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Tour helicopter crashes on remote Kaua‘i beach, injuring one passenger

According to a preliminary report, a Jack Harter helicopter carrying one pilot and four passengers crashed at Honopū Beach.

Over 1.6 million people visited Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in 2023

Overall, the National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visitors in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022.

UH researchers, state officials seek community input for Hawaiʻi well-being survey

The anonymous survey takes roughly 15 minutes to complete and will inform critical areas, such as disaster preparedness, safety in our communities, workplace wellness and access to healthcare.

VIDEO: Saxophonists celebrate UH Bands 100th anniversary with world record attempt

The UH Bands partnered with the nonprofit Hawaiʻi Saxophone Foundation for the performance. The foundation is dedicated to raising the level of awareness and education of the saxophone in Hawaiʻi.

Public hearing scheduled on vicious dog bill in Senate Judiciary Committee

This measure, along with its companion bill, House Bill 2058 Draft 1, is striking a chord with the Hawai‘i Island residents as communities have been plagued with packs of dangerous dogs attacking and even killing people, with the dog owners suffering little to no consequence.

State and local nonprofits gather on Big Island to plant coral in Kealakua Bay

The event was the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources second collaborative coral community-led restoration project Kanu Ko‘a where Hawaiian cultural practices and protocols were practiced as part of the planting.

Update: High surf advisory for Kaua‘i’s east-facing shores extended

Surf is expected to be 8 to 12 feet.

Kaua‘i firefighters extinguish structure fire in ‘Ele‘ele Sunday

The Kaua‘i Police Department and the Kaua‘i Fire Department are conducting a joint investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

Volunteers observe thousands of humpbacks in latest statewide whale count of 2024

A grand total of 2,141 whales were counted throughout the main Hawaiian Islands. This number may represent duplicate sightings of the same whale by different observers or at different time periods or different locations throughout the day.

Volcano Watch — Appreciating the contributions of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi to volcanology

February is Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian Language Month, and an opportunity to appreciate the value that the Native Hawaiian language has provided to volcanology, especially here in Hawaiʻi nei.

The Nature Conservancy unveils expanded insurance policy for Hawai‘i coral reefs

The Nature Conservancy first purchased statewide coral reef insurance in 2022. The new policy doubles the area covered – as well as the minimum payout following a damaging hurricane or tropical storm.

55-year-old pedestrian dies following Po‘ipū traffic incident

A multi-purpose vehicle was traveling westbound on Po‘ipū Road in the vicinity of Kiahuna Shopping Center. The vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a 55-year-old male resident of Kalāheo as he was walking along the westbound shoulder.

Pandemic recovery ending, construction up for 2024, according to UHERO report

The UHERO report lists several key takeaways for the upcoming year.

Applications for Lānaʻi mouflon sheep hunting season available in March

The Lānaʻi mouflon sheep season consists of four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt.

Update: High surf advisory canceled on Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau

Along north facing shores, surf is 10 to 15 feet. Along west facing shores, surf is eight to 12 feet.

The best in Hawai‘i roller derby have formed Aloha Skate – a team ready to take their sport ‘to the next level’

Aloha Skate’s players are ready to improve their game, as roller derby in Hawai‘i continues to rebuild in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Feb. 24 to March 1

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

Kaua‘i man arrested after allegedly biting a nurse last year

Ramirez is scheduled to appear in 5th Circuit Court for an arraignment and plea on March 5.

Gov. Green extends emergency affordable housing proclamation

Developers must now produce 60% of their units at 140% of the area median income or less – instead of the previous 50%-plus requirement.

Hiker transported to hospital after falling nearly 30 feet on Kaua‘i trail

The woman, visiting from Michigan, suffered injuries to her head and other parts of her body.
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