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Governor signs exective order declaring Hawai‘i a trauma-informed state
The declaration is meant to help mitigate the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma and build resilience in families, communities and state workforce.
170 Hawaiian monk seal pups born in Northern Hawaiian Islands last year, NOAA reports
Along with counting the new pups, NOAA also intervened on 27 monk seals to improve their survival.
Man forced to abandon his boat when it caught fire in waters off Kaua‘i
According to the U.S. Coast Guard Station Kaua‘i, the man was traveling to O‘ahu on his 35-foot fishing boat to sell the vessel.
State relaunches campaign to combat epidemic of youth vaping in Hawai‘i
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health and the Hawaiʻi Public Health Institute relaunched a campaign to combat the epidemic of youth vaping.
Community meeting scheduled to discuss boat ramp design at Kikiaola
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is hosting the event and encourages community involvement in the process.
New study shows 70% of future Hawai‘i jobs will require postsecondary education
According to the report, the number of jobs in Hawaiʻi will increase from 591,000 in 2021 to 624,000 in 2031, with an average of 72,000 job openings annually, from new jobs and jobs that open for other reasons, most frequently retirement.
More than 2,000 pounds of derelict fishing gear removed from Kaua‘i coastline
The nets first washed up on the cliffs Po‘ipū Palms on Jan. 29 where they floated in the ocean for two weeks attached to the rocks.
Firefighters statewide gather on Kaua‘i to practice wildfire suppression using flames
Firefighters practiced controlled burning in invasive grasses, the most common fuel for wildfire in Hawai‘i.
University of Hawai‘i researchers make scientific break into reproduction of Antarctic sea spiders
“What’s weird is that despite descriptions and research going back over 140 years, no one had ever seen the giant Antarctic sea spiders brooding their young or knew anything about their development.”
Salvation Army ARC monthly donation event scheduled for March 1 on Kaua‘i
Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books and shoes.
Don’t let your fur fly: Relax with a bevy of 4-legged friends at the only cat café on Kaua‘i
All cats at TropiCats – located at Harbor Mall in Nāwiliwili – are up for adoption. Some have found their “forever homes” on the mainland United States.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Feb. 17-23
In observance of President’s Day Monday, there will be no contraflow on Kūhiō Highway and no lane closures except where permitted.
Report: 58% of UH community college transfer students in 2015 earned bachelor’s degree within 6 years
The University of Hawaiʻi also had a 57% completion rate for transfer students from low-income families, 5% above the national average.
Volcano Watch: Dear Valentine, will you be my lab partner?
The U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the Big Island “lavas” working with our partners at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, and for Valentine’s Day we wanted to highlight some of the things we appreciate about this relationship.
Redesigned police badge honors legacy of law enforcement on Kauaʻi
The unique special edition shield was minted in recognition of the dedication of the department’s staff and sworn officers throughout the past 80 years. The redesign pays homage to the original 1943 Kaua‘i County Sheriff badge.
Stockholders vote to adopt merger between Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines
Alaska reached the deal in December to purchase Hawaiian Airlines for approximately $1.9 billion.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for portions of Kaua‘i
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, an extra-large northwest swell will continue to slowly diminish tonight through Saturday, with the possibility of coastal impacts and ocean water run-up tonight.
Kaua‘i police warn community of fundraising phone scam
The Kaua‘i Police Department does not call private citizens requesting money. Never respond to unsolicited requests for personal information from unknown callers.
Proposals for specialty crop grants being accepted by state Ag Department
Eligible applicants include nonprofit and for-profit organizations, universities, individuals and , local, state and federal government entities. Applicants must reside in or their business or educational affiliation must be registered in Hawai‘i.
Kaua‘i County announces Presidents’ Day closures
Regular business hours for county offices and services will resume Feb. 20 following the Feb. 19 closures.
