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Health department issues safety alert warning for over-the-counter eye drops
The eye drops may have been purchased from CVS/Longs Drugs, Target, or Walmart under the following brand names: CVS Health, Target Up & Up and Walmart Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop.
Gov. Green releases $500K for Da Bux Double-Up Program
Da Bux program launched in 2017 and is administered by the Hawai‘i Food Basket, Inc. in partnership with the Hawai‘i Good Food Alliance. The Food Basket estimates that every dollar spent in the program contributes $2.10 to the local economy.
University of Hawaiʻi ranks high in the world in several subject areas
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is highly ranked in the world in a variety of subject areas, including oceanography, and atmospheric sciences, according to two premier comprehensive subject rankings.
Lane closures scheduled for portions of Hulemalu Road Nov. 2 to Nov. 24
Temporary full road closure will be necessary for portions of this repair. When possible, one lane will remain open to accommodate alternating traffic in both directions. Access will be provided for residents in the area.
Green sea turtles hatch at Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kaua‘i
Green sea turtles nest on beaches in the general area of where they had hatched years earlier. The shoreline at PMRF is ideal for nests, since it is a protected and quiet location with limited human activity and light pollution.
Health department issues recall warning for fruit pouches due to elevated lead levels
All lot codes and expiration dates of the Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches are included in this recall as the products may contain elevated levels of lead.
Minor coastal flooding possible for shorelines around Kaua‘i
Elevated water levels could linger on Kaua‘i during the morning high tide cycles through the end of the work week.
Monthly siren, emergency alert system test scheduled for Wednesday
During this monthly test, all Statewide Outdoor Warning Sirens will sound a one-minute Attention Alert Signal (steady tone). A test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System is conducted at roughly the same time as the monthly siren sounding, in cooperation with the Hawai‘i broadcast industry.
Hawaiʻi’s waterfall-climbing fish threatened by climate change, human activity
Research out of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa focused on ʻoʻopu nākea — a type of goby fish found only in Hawaiʻi — to link the importance of the mountain to ocean approach in the stewardship of the state’s natural and cultural resources.
Lane closures scheduled for portions of Niumalu Road Nov. 2-3
A portion of Niumalu Road, near the Hulemalu Road intersection, will be closed to all through traffic. The road will be open to local traffic only for residents accessing their properties within the closure.
University of Hawai‘i project investigating causes of autism-related repetitive behaviors
A new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa public-impact research project will investigate the genetic and metabolic components that may be related to repetitive behaviors, which could lead to new treatments for those behaviors.
NOAA’s endangered species Ocean Art Contest seeking submissions from students
For 50 years, NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have been protecting species and the places they live under the Endangered Species Act. This fall, NOAA Fisheries invites K–12 students to enter its ESA@50 Ocean Art Contest to celebrate a half century of conservation efforts.
MADD Hawai‘i warns that Halloween is one of the scariest days on the road
“Someone is killed or injured by impaired driving every 79 seconds, every day of the year. Unfortunately, that number rises on Halloween, making it one of the scariest days on the road,” said Alice Liu, Program Director at MADD Hawai‘i. “We want everyone in Hawai‘i to realize that we’re all at greater risk of impaired drivers this Halloween. We urge you to plan ahead, exercise additional caution on the roads, and wear their seatbelts, which is one of the best ways for people to protect themselves from an impaired driver.”
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda to hold virtual town hall for Kaua‘i
“While my official duties are keeping me from being home to do these town halls, continuing to connect with my constituents is important to me,” said Tokuda. “I look forward to being back on Kaua‘i soon, but until then I hope a virtual platform will allow even more individuals to participate.”
Resistance to liver cancer treatment discovered by UH researchers
Currently, immunotherapy is the standard of care for patients with liver cancer. However, while newer immunotherapy medications, which use a person’s immune system to fight cancer, can slow the spread in many types of cancers, liver tumors often do not respond. University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center researcher Benjamin Green, MD, led a team to conduct public impact research and published a study aimed to better understand why this happens.
Hawai‘i awarded $7.4 million to help low-income households with home energy costs
This funding will help individuals and families with low incomes in Hawai‘i lower their home energy costs, such as their cooling bills in the summer.
Pioneering microbiome science aims for breakthroughs at University of Hawai‘i center
Utilizing two grants from the National Institutes of Health Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence totaling more than $21 million, the Integrative Center for Environmental Microbiomes and Human Health has also developed three state-of-the-art “cores”—an insectary, a microbial genomics laboratory and a microscopy imaging center—for cross-disciplinary public impact research beyond how microbiomes impact human health.
‘Writing the Land: Windblown II’ features work of renowned Hawai‘i poets
A total of 23 poets were paired with a conserved property, which they visited and then created poems inspired by the lands.
Governing body of Hawai‘i Democratic Party making leadership changes ahead of 2024
Party Chairperson Dennis Jung was removed by the party’s governing body Saturday as challenges in fundraising and filling important party officer vacancies caused a lack of confidence in the party’s direction
University of Hawai‘i receives $5.3M for program on cancer disparities in state
University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center researchers Loïc Le Marchand and Jeffrey Berenberg will lead the development of the first Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Hawaiʻi that will focus on conducting public impact research that bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and their real-world applications, primarily focusing on local ethnic groups.