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A judge on Tuesday denied Starwood Capital Group’s request to resume development at Makai Woods Golf Course in Princeville, citing potential public health risks linked to historic cattle burial sites infected with anthrax.

State agencies work together to expand locally sourced school meals, the first cohort of state employees are certified in trauma-informed care and research discusses the effects of vaping on mental health.

One lane of traffic will be routed through Weke Road during the installation of three raised crosswalks on Kūhīo Highway from 8 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday.

State seeks public input for future wildfire recovery policy, state Director of Communications earned a national award and advocates celebrate the effects from the Green Fee.

Trash collection in the Kalāheo, Līhuʻe, and Kawaihau areas of Kauaʻi is delayed on Tuesday due to staffing shortages.

Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity officials say the projects to be funded with the federal grant dollars are intended to help move Hawaiʻi toward a more proactive, technology-driven biosecurity framework capable of addressing increasingly complex global agricultural threats.

Polynesian Voyaging Society traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe will visit the island nation for the first time in 20 years; dates will tentatively be from April to September next year as part of the Moananuiākea Voyage

Starwood Capital Group was prohibited from development, ground-disturbing activity at the Makai Woods Golf Course after a court case cited anthrax-infected cattle buried beneath parts of the golf course.

Mark Ombrello, assistant professor of history, and Brian Yamamoto, professor of natural sciences, were among the 25 members of the University of Hawaiʻi faculty to receive top awards.

Motorists will be rerouted to alternate routes from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Motorists are asked to prepare for temporary signals and detours while Peʻe Road at Poʻipu Road is closed during construction of a roundabout beginning May 19.

At 12:15 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over those areas of the Garden Isle, with rain falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, with the heaviest rain near Wainiha.

This week’s remaining clinic schedule includes a stop by the Vulcans coaches Thursday, May 21, at Kapa‘a High School on Kaua‘i.

Local leaders, developers, investors and community stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming summit and can register now.

A quick look at business-related news stories from throughout the state.

The workshops are made possible through a partnership between Kaua‘i County Real Property Division, Kīpuka Kuleana and Office of Hawaiian Affairs; will focus on programs available to Garden Isle residents.

Coastal flood statement was originally issued through Monday afternoon, May 18, by National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu; isolated minor coastal flooding continues to be possible during and near daily high tides.

A brief look at several stories from throughout the state.

Special restaging of 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival Hōʻike performance also honors Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui.

Deadline to apply is May 29 for Cohort 22: Culinary Foundations through partnership between Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America; but don’t wait, seats are limited.