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College students learn Korean natural farming techniques on Hawai‘i Island

Some graduates are now actively revitalizing Hawai‘i farmlands with environmentally friendly methods.

Hawaiʻi Small Business Capital Program awarded $20 million in federal funding

The infusion of money from the US Treasury brings total federal support to $40.3 million.

UH Mānoa names first-ever director of Health Sciences Institute

The Health Sciences Institute was created to expand the healthcare workforce, reduce health disparities and address emerging health threats.

Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Feb. 23-28

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

UH Mānoa team awarded for creating an AI system that detects, prevents car crashes

The Intersection Safety Challenge encourages teams to develop intersection safety systems that utilize emerging technologies to mitigate unsafe conditions at roadway intersections.

Volunteers count humpback whale sightings across Hawaiian Islands

On Kaua‘i, the total number of whales observed during the day’s count on Saturday was 321.

High surf advisory goes into effect at midnight for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau shorelines

Surf along north-facing shores building to 14 to 20 feet. Surf along west-facing shores building to 10 to 16 feet.

Lawai man sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatal 2024 crash

Keola Decosta was traveling at approximately 90 miles per hour and intoxicated when his pickup struck slammed into a sedan, killing the driver and severely injuring his granddaughter.

Volcano Watch: What happens beneath the surface doesn’t always stay beneath the surface

Captivating lava fountains burst from either one or both of the vents during each eruptive episode. However, as fascinating as those episodes are, scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are equally as interested in what’s happening beneath the surface between episodes.

Biologist, maintenance head at Kaua‘i National Wildlife Refuge Complex among thousands fired by Trump administration

Thousands of federal workers on probationary status — because they were new hires or had been recently promoted into new jobs — have been fired in the past couple of weeks across a wide variety of agencies.

UH Mānoa team awarded for creating an AI system that detects, prevents car crashes

The Intersection Safety Challenge encourages teams to develop intersection safety systems that utilize emerging technologies to mitigate unsafe conditions at roadway intersections.

Kaiser Permanente Hawai‘i hits a milestone after curing 1,000 hepatitis C patients

Health care organizations and community-based agencies across the state work together to enhance access to hepatitis services, including testing, immunizations, care coordination, and treatment.

A new mortgage program will help Native Hawaiian families stay rooted in Hawaiʻi

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs helps to make home ownership possible with a mortgage program offering a low down payment option, a below market interest rate, and a no mortgage insurance requirement.

Update: High surf advisory for north, west shores extended

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, surf heights of 10 to 15 feet along north-facing shores are expected along with 8 to 12 feet of surf along west-facing shores.

VA representatives will aid Kauaʻi veterans in applying for expanded benefits next month

The new PACT Act lists more than 20 illnesses veterans could have contracted following toxic exposure and automatically presumes their service caused those illnesses.

Volunteer coaches sought for First Tee – Hawai‘i on Kaua‘i

First Tee – Hawai‘i is looking for individuals to serve as mentors and role models to kids and teens in the program, the Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association announced in a press release Wednesday.

Kaua’i County Council Chair: ‘We’re in crisis mode’ with lone landfill approaching capacity

On Wednesday, the Kaua‘i County Council was briefed on several in-progress initiatives to extend the life of the Kekaha Landfill.

Green puts out word that Hawaiʻi is now hiring as federal job cuts continue

Governor signs executive order implementing Operation Hire Hawaiʻi, a targeted outreach initiative that expedites the state hiring process, fast-tracking qualified candidates into job opportunities throughout the islands.

Green attending National Governors Association 2025 Winter Meeting in nation’s capital

Hawaiʻi’s doctor governor also while he’s in Washington will have a conversation with Pew Chartiable Trusts that will cover a range of policies that can support health and well-being.

‘This is what makes Kaua‘i so special’: Good Samaritan, first responders honored for lifesaving efforts

Megan Gayagas, Kaua‘i Police Department Dispatcher Ashley Rapozo, members of the Līhu‘e Fire Station and several personnel from American Medical Response saved the life of Melissa Gregory on Dec. 20, 2024, after she collapsed in the checkout line at Longs Drugs in Līhu‘e.
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