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State reports 2 new monkeypox cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports one of the new cases was associated with out-of-state exposure. The other is not associated with out-of-state exposure or linked to other prior identified cases which suggests it was locally transmitted.
County asks public to report illegal dumping in effort to curb continuing trash trouble
Garden Isle residents acknowledged the waste woes when commenting on a county Facebook post about the issue last week, with many expressing their frustration about problems they see at the heart of the issue.
Planning Commission approves Coco Palms annual status report amid foreclosure lawsuit
The Utah developer rebuilding the destroyed Coco Palms Resort showed the Planning Commission enough progress on the 29 conditions of its zoning and variance permits to enable it to continue the controversial project.
Land, sea and air search suspended for Anahola woman missing since Monday
Benetta Kaiwi was last seen Oct. 7. First responders located her unattended vehicle about 100 feet down a cliff near Lumaha‘i Beach that evening.
Road resurfacing work scheduled in Kalāheo
The closure begins Oct. 14 through Oct. 17, weather permitting.
Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women donates period products to outreach programs
According to a Kaua‘i County press release, each organization receiving the products provides support services for women and youth through their programs
Garden Isle to celebrate Japanese heritage at Saturday’s free Kaua‘i Matsuri Festival
Bon dance, bonsai and tea ceremony traditions will share space with Nintendo and Hello Kitty at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
Registration now open for 2024-25 Hawaiʻi LifeSmarts Competition
The LifeSmarts Competition is a free educational program that teaches students critical skills in personal finance, consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety and technology.
Public invited to ‘An Evening of Agroecology and Agroforestry’
The free online workshop is planned for the afternoon of Indigenous People’s Day, Oct. 14, and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Marine & Envrionmental Institute of Pohnpei and University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Pacific Aquaculture & Coastal Resources Center.
October is Infant Safe Sleep Month in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages parents and caregivers to create a safe sleeping environment for babies.
Hawai‘i to receive restitution from toxicology lab following allegations of unnecessary drug testing
Hawaiʻi’s share of the restitution is directly related to identified instances wherein the lab had double-billed the Hawaiʻi Medicaid Program.
After Lāhainā fire ruled ‘accidental,’ survivors still want accountability, compensation
Some families are struggling to rebuild and plan for the future with the timing of the proposed $4 billion settlement for survivors up in the air.
Road closure scheduled in Lāwa‘i for resurfacing work
Area residents will be allowed partial access through the closure and advised that machinery and commercial vehicles will be in the work area.
No swimming advisory issued for Hāʻena Beach Park, Tunnels due to shark sighting
On Monday afternoon, Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau officials advised people not to swim or doing other activities in the water at Hā‘ena Beach Park and the Makua Beach area also known as Tunnels until further notice due to a shark sighting. A tiger shark, about 10 feet long, was seen on Monday afternoon in waters […]
Kaua‘i fire chief joins Gov. Green during Fire Prevention Week throughout Hawai‘i
Gov. Green signed the proclamation to heighten public awareness and promote proactive steps for preventing fires of all sorts.
Aquafarm on Big Island raising tasty abalone with sustainable power of deep ocean water
Big Island Abalone annually produces 100 tons of the delicacy, making it one of the largest commercial operations in the United States.
Reef Guardians nonprofit receives statewide award for Reef Camps on Kaua‘i beaches
Reef Guardians hosts ocean-based Reef Camps for keiki ages 8 to 13, during school breaks and summer months.
ʻUlutopia project at Kauaʻi Community College increasing production and use of breadfruit
Hundreds of KCC students have gained hands-on experience in cultivating ʻulu, scientific data collection and research.
Ke Kai Ola on Big Island saving Hawaiian monk seals for 10 years
Throughout the past decade, more than 50 Hawaiian monk seals have been treated at the Kona facility and released back into the wild.
5 proposed Kaua‘i County charter amendments on ballots this Election Day
One proposed charter amendment increases the length of time in which the police commission may investigate police conduct cases.