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HDOT reminds travelers of limited parking at airports Thanksgiving weekend
The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu (HNL); Kahului Airport (OGG); the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA); Hilo International Airport (ITO), and Līhu‘e Airport (LIH) are expected to be busy.
Rescued Hawaiian short-eared owl adapting well at Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo in Hilo
Lilinoe the pueo was rescued in December 2022 after being found on the side of the road with a broken wing in West Hawai‘i and became a full-time resident of the Big Island zoo at the end of July.
Update: High surf advisory for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau in effect through today
The high surf warning that was in effect for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau and the high surf advisory previously issued for west-facing shores of both islands have been canceled.
HMC Farms voluntarily recalls whole peaches, plums, nectarines
These fruits were sold nationwide, including Hawaiʻi, under multiple brand names such as HMC Farms and Signature Farms.
UH Foundation stands with Maui this Giving Tuesday, devoting funds raised to wildfire recovery efforts
The University of Hawaiʻi will open a special online platform where donors can give to the effort during the 24-hour Giving Tuesday period. Donors can also call 808-376-7800 on Oʻahu or 833-846-4262 to make a gift by phone.
Update: Brown Water Advisory canceled at Wailuā Bay, Lydgate Beach Park
Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Free training leading to immediate employment available for all Hawai‘i residents
These trainings will provide options for people to earn industry credentials in the healthcare, clean energy, skilled trades and technology industries.
County of Kaua‘i announces Thanksgiving holiday closures
The Kaua‘i Bus will be operating on its regular schedule on the holidays.
Online registration for Winter Fun Program to begin Nov. 22
The program runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is open to children 5 to 11 years old.
Saturday brush fire in Hanapēpē put out by firefighters, landowner
A brush fire that broke out Saturday night near on property owned by Gay & Robinson near Salt Pond Beach Park in Hanapēpē was put out by firefighters and company personnel.
Flood advisory issued throughout Kaua‘i
At 10:05 a.m., radar and automated rain gauges indicated that a band of heavy rain is moving over the island.
Update: Cold front brings rain, thunderstorms across Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
At 7:53 a.m., the Doppler radar was tracking this storm along a line extending from 34 miles northwest of Polihale to 65 miles west of Mana. Movement was east at 30 mph.
Climate actions centered on Indigenous knowledge can improve resilience
Climate change in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands worsens inequities and threatens unique island ecosystems and more.
OHA approves $6M for Hawaiian-focused public charter schools; 4 are on Kaua‘i
Since 2005, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has provided more than $21.5 million in per pupil grant funding to 17 Hawaiian-focused public charter schools.
Once-homeless family of farmers now nurtures plants, animals, people
Christy Wong and her three daughters operate the Kaua‘i Animal Education Farm to preserve Hawaiian culture and connection to the land.
New study shows need for inclusive approach to Indigenous microbiome research
Indigenous communities have the potential to further the fields of medicine, ecology, oceanography and more.
$2 million award supports UH’s work on Indigenous health disparities, health equity
The award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health supports UH’s Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity.
Join volunteers in the Makauwahi Cave Reserve
The “Reforest Hawaiʻi, Capture the Carbon” event on Nov. 18 begins at 7 a.m.
Former Kauaʻi Police Department employee sentenced following guilty plea to theft
From 2017 through 2019, while employed as a clerk in the Kauaʻi Police Department Records Division, the woman stole funds collected on behalf of the State of Hawaiʻi.
Hanapēpē refuse transfer station closed on Saturday
Residents are advised to use the Kekaha Landfill during the closure.
