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Sen. Schatz announces 1.3 billion federal funding for Native housing
The new funding is a 30 percent increase from last year. In addition to housing, Schatz secured $175.5 million in new federal funding for Tribal transportation activities.
Salvation Army ARC monthly donation event scheduled for Friday
Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes. Clothing and textiles do not need to be in good condition. Torn or stained clothing is okay.
Report: Class of 2023 high school graduates persist amid pandemic obstacles
The Class of 2023 College and Career Readiness Indicator report details the achievements of 11,538 students across 65 public schools including public charters.
Attorney general: Phase One report on Maui wildfires to be released next month
The Phase One report analyzes how the fire incident unfolded, based on science, during the first 24 to 72 hours of the fire and its aftermath, and includes a comprehensive timeline of events.
Gov. Green, partners working to enhance travel between Japan, Hawai‘i
Key among Gov. Green’s initiatives is the expansion of Global Entry for Japanese citizens. Global Entry, a trusted traveler program administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, expedites the customs and immigration process for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.
Enrollment registration for PACT Act scheduled on Kaua‘i for veterans
The two-day event will bring out Veteran Affairs health care professionals to share information and resources with veterans on Kaua‘i regarding the new act, which expands VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.
Community petition to revoke permits is denied as Coco Palms rebuild continues
The planning commission’s decision comes amid developer Reef Capital Partner’s announcement that they have reached key milestones in the demolition process, and that construction crews are actively working to complete the once-renowned Coco Palms Resort in 2026.
State legislature discusses funding air ambulance program
The new program would create a cost-sharing partnership with the Department of Health bringing helicopters and funding to operate the program to Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i and Maui Counties.
Governor Green unveils 2024 policy report for ‘The Hawai‘i We Deserve’
The report details the Green Administration’s strategies for statewide challenges while describing initiatives to bolster Maui’s long-term recovery and Hawai‘i’s long-term resilience.
Clearing and maintenance work scheduled for Kaiākea fire station
The necessary work will allow various County of Kaua‘i crews to cut and maintain vegetation and remove debris on the property.
Looking for employment? Check out the Kaua‘i Job Fair
More than 50 businesses, representing a variety of industries on the Garden Isle, will offer an assortment of employment opportunities.
Get rid of your household hazardous waste during upcoming collection events
Among the items that will be accepted are automotive products, lead-acid batteries, lawn and garden products, oil-based paints, thinners and stains, fluorescent lights, batteries and more.
Construction of new Olympic tower in waters off Tahiti could damage reef
A new study by researchers from the University of Hawai‘i and Arizona State University along with community partners in Tahiti found that just dredging the site would cause at least $1.3 million in damage to the live reef habitat.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: March 16-22
Schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
High surf warning downgraded to advisory for parts of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a large northwest (320 degrees) swell peaked this morning and is now slowly lowering. However, this swell will continue to produce advisory-level surf into the weekend.
First Hawaiian monk seal pup of the year born on O‘ahu
This young male’s ID is PO1 because he’s the first Oʻahu pup of the year. But PO1 also recently received a special name, Makana, named by students with the fifth-grade class at Kahuku Elementary School.
Parents struggle to prevent St. Catherine School closure amid low enrollment
St. Catherine School in Kapa‘a announced that it would close in February, but some parents are fighting to try to keep the school open.
Pick up your free leak-detection toilet tablets for Fix a Leak Week
Fix a Leak Week is celebrated this year from March 18-24 but the Department of Water is honoring the campaign throughout the month.
Lāwa‘i man indicted on charges of manslaughter following fatal crash in January
The suspect’s bail is set at $250,000 and he is currently being held at the Kaua‘i Police Department Cell Block.
Kaua‘i Resilience Center meeting tonight – weeks after ‘Ele‘ele fire reminded island ‘paradise is a myth’
The Kaua‘i Resilience Center is a planned set of three disaster-proof ‘monolithic domes’ at Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea.