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Family of missing kayaker sets up GoFundMe for help to continue search off Maui’s shore
The family of 63-year-old Jerry Morgan, who went missing early Thursday morning while kayaking off Tavares Beach on Maui, has set up a GoFundMe to raise funds to continue searching for him.
U.S. Sen. Schatz says Indigenous Peoples’ Day should become federal holiday
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, said in a statement issued today that Indigenous Peoples’ Day should be designated as a federal public holiday.
Three Kaua‘i police officers recognized during Hawai‘i State Law Enforcement Officials Association
The conference, last held in Maui, has been on hold since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Olohena Road lane closures start Oct. 16, expected to last until mid-November
Construction work will be minimized during student pick-up and drop-off times to help accommodate both Kapa‘a High School and the elementary schools.
Shark sighted at Makua Beach in Hā‘ena; no swimming advised
Lifeguards will reassess the area Monday. The beach will reopen at noon if there are no other sightings.
Study unveils humpback whales found in deep tropics during breeding season
A study recently published in Frontiers has unveiled an interesting facet about humpback
whales: they venture far beyond their traditional breeding grounds, traveling to the deep
tropical oceans during the winter months.
Paving for portion of Kūhiō Highway moves to day work
A single lane closure for the northbound direction, between Keālia Road and the Donkey Beach parking lot, will begin Monday and continue till Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Firefighters extinguish brush fires in Anahola on Friday
Kaua’i County firefighters extinguished all flames by 8:30 p.m.
Eight people displaced after single-family home fire in Hanamā‘ulu on Friday
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are assisting the displaced individuals.
Access gate to Queen’s Bath in Princeville closed through the winter
Access is being curtailed in the interest of public safety in anticipation of hazardous ocean conditions.
Wailuā Wastewater Treatment Plant and Effluent Disposal Improvements meeting set for Oct. 12
The DEA is also available for review and can be downloaded from the State of Hawai‘i, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Environmental Review Program website.
AG Lopez sues major pharmacy benefit managers to protect Hawai‘i consumers
The complaint alleges that the pharmacy benefit managers’ business practices have driven skyrocketing prices for brand-name prescription medications over the past decade. These practices include charging drug manufacturers “rebates,” which are payable directly to the pharmacy benefit managers, in exchange for the favorable placement of drugs on the pharmacy benefit managers’ formularies – a ranked list of prescription medications covered by insurance.
Koloa Rum Company partners with Foodland to launch exclusive 75th anniversary cocktail
The Koloa Hawaiian Mango-Pineapple Rum Cocktail features Kōloa Kauai White Rum, blended with tropical mango and pineapple, and visually portrays a sunset-like appearance.
Kaua‘i High School graduate nominated to US District Court considered by Senate committee
Micah Smith, an assistant U.S. attorney, and Judge Shanlyn Park, State of Hawaiʻi court judge, were introduced on Thursday to the US Senate Judiciary Committee during a hearing to consider their nominations to the US District Court for the District of Hawai‘i.
Kaua‘i Senior Center Craft Fair scheduled for Oct. 14
Blankets, rugs, quilts, pillows, leis, kitchen towels, Christmas items, cards, and other crafts will be available. The Līhu‘e Bonsai Club will display plants for sale, while the Country Store will include baked goods, pickled cucumbers, fresh fruits and vegetables, household goods, and more.
Bodyboarders Aarya Tabalno, Dave Hubbard make history with World Title wins in Kaua‘i
Tabalno has been crowned as the 2023 International Bodyboarding Corporation Pro Junior Women’s World Champion. She is the first female from Hawai’i to claim this title. Hubbard brought home his tenth world title, specifically in the Drop Knee Division. He now holds the most World Titles in bodyboarding.
Hirono, colleagues introduce legislation to strengthen program connecting SNAP recipients to fresh, local produce
The GusNIP Improvement Act of 2023 updates the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) to help existing grantees expand participation and spending, while also giving new grantees the opportunity to establish and grow their programs.
Interim rule restricts movement of material that may contain coconut rhinoceros beetles
On Monday afternoon, the Advisory Committee on Plants and Animals recommended approval of an interim rule that restricts the movement of palm plants; decomposing plant material, such as compost, wood or tree chips; mulch; potting soil; and other landscaping products that may harbor CRB, from infested areas to non-infested areas.
State of Hawai‘i applies for $9.9 million in HUD grants for affordable housing
The HUD PRO Housing grant program aims to reduce barriers to affordable housing production by helping local communities address infrastructure challenges and land use and regulatory barriers.
Kaua‘i paramedic to be honored at awards ceremony in Washington D.C.
The Stars of Life program honors EMS first responders who have completed extraordinary acts of service for their patients, colleagues, communities or the EMS profession. Honorees from across the country will be recognized at the American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Awards Ceremony in Washington D.C. from November 5 through 8.
