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This is the first year that the county offered funding for AFEG with the intent to advance Kaua‘i’s agricultural industry through targeted investments in the expansion of farming across the island.

“We’re now able to check out stacks of books, CDs, DVDs and other materials at one time rather than individually,” said Stacey A. Aldrich, State Librarian in a Wednesday statement. “This will make getting in and out of the library much faster.”

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

Alan Downer, the administrator with the state Historic Preservation Division, the agency responsible for investigating possible burial disturbances, said there was no need to continue with a formal investigation after speaking with onsite archaeological monitor Nancy McMahon.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently considers the effect on human health as low risk even in areas on the mainland where HPAI infections in animals have occurred.

The non-natives are not yet considered invasive because they’re isolated to a relatively small area and are small, and the DAR team plans to keep it that way.

Kaʻōnohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes is the fourth Miss Aloha winner in the past 4 consecutive years for hula hālau Ka Lā ʻŌnohi Mai O Haʻehaʻe and the second daughter of the group’s nā kumu hula.

“By integrating Kanu Hawai‘i’s system and their network of nonprofit organizations throughout the state, we are seamlessly connecting visitors with even more opportunities to improve our home for future generations,” said Daniel Nāho‘opi‘i, HTA’s interim president and CEO.

Also known as Route 50, the highway will be closed 24/7 for repairs.

Under the direction of Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes from Halau ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, from Pū‘ahu‘ula, Ko‘olaupoko, O‘ahu, the winner received an overall score of 1,164. She also captured the Hawaiian Language award.

The Ethics Commission addresses ethical issues involving legislators, registered lobbyists and state employees.

The roads will be closed during the week from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

As a safety precaution, warning signs were posted and the area is being monitored.

Los Angeles high schooler Sasha Lee has strong family ties to the Garden Isle. Her children’s book is influenced by her late grandfather’s plantation-era childhood.

In 2022, Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala – led by kumu hula Leināʻala Pavao Jardin – took first place in every category in which it competed.

Jason Mearns, 47, appeared via Zoom from the  O‘ahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) for his arraignment and plea for the March 17 incident, which involved him reportedly strangling a dog to death and then assaulting the pet’s owner outside the owner’s Kōloa residence. 

On March 27, Gov. Josh Green approved amendments to Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules, Chapter 11-850 (Interim Rules) which adds pre-rolls as a manufactured cannabis product allowed to be produced and dispensed through licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in the state.

Ocean Safety Bureau officials have posted “Box Jellyfish” signs at Salt Pond and Po‘ipū beach parks.

The production of the department’s current police cruiser, the Ford Police Interceptor Unit, was halted due to supply chain constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Seeking other options to improve the efficiency of daily patrol operations instead of waiting for production to resume, KPD decided to acquire the Chevrolet Silverado.

Surf will build to 8 to 12 feet. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.