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Māla lā‘au coming to Wailua Homesteads Park on Kaua‘i; nonprofit wants neighborhood input
The Understory Alliance is behind the proposed māla lā‘au, or forest garden, at an East Side park. It’s a unique project, one county official said.
State archive digitizing 2,000 PBS Hawai‘i films for nationwide project
‘Ulu‘ulu is coordinating the digitization and description of the videotapes and films in the PBS Hawai‘i collection.
Expect lane closures on Maluhia Road through Thursday afternoon
Maluhia is well-known as the “tree tunnel” due to the impressive foliage shading it from the sun.
Kaua‘i shines at 2024 Hawai‘i on the Hill in Washington
The event, now in its tenth year, is a collaboration between U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and the Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i.
Closed through end of year: Loop Road in Wailuā on East Side of Kaua‘i
State officials say the extended closure is due to hazardous and impassable conditions caused by storm damage.
Kauaʻi health office releases island-wide emergency preparedness report
KDHO conducted door-to-door surveys June 3-7, 2024, at randomly selected households islandwide. Over the course of five days, survey teams completed a total of 177 interviews, collecting valuable data about Kauaʻi residents’ health and well-being, their preparedness for emergencies, and their concerns about climate change impacts.
West Side boat companies host second annual free tour event for local residents
“Just watching all of these local people’s faces get off the boat, and they’re just so stoked and they’re so happy and they brought their kids and their relatives and it’s just … This is what it’s about,” said Candice LeCroix, a founder of the Kikiaʻola Boaters Alliance.
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i schedules 3-day drive on Kaua‘i
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i is partnering with and giving back to Special Olympics Hawai‘i this summer from June 1 through Aug. 31 for its “Give Blood. Empower Athletes.” campaign.
State agency offering grants throughout Hawai‘i to promote more tree plantings
The deadline to apply is July 15.
$5 million committed to scholarship fund at University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges
Hawai‘i Promise Scholarship covers direct education costs not met by other forms of financial aid, including tuition, fees and an allowance for books and supplies.
Nearly 32 tons of marine debris removed from Kuaihelani, also known as Midway Atoll
The atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is home to more than 70 endangered Hawaiian monk seals and also serves as the nesting grounds for the world’s largest colony of mōlī, or Laysan Albatross, and nearly 2 million birds of 19 different species, including the world’s most endangered duck, the Laysan duck.
State launches Pono campaign encouraging responsible behavior in Hawai‘i outdoors
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife released a series of five 30-second videos that address a variety of topics.
Hirono secures key priorities for Hawaiʻi and Pacific Region in Committee markup of annual defense bill
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) secured several key priorities for Hawaiʻi and the US military during the Committee’s markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act.
Volcano Watch – A decade later, remembering the Pāhoa lava flow crisis
Ten years ago, inflation at Puʻuʻōʻō in May and June led to a new eruptive episode on the northeast flank of the cone.
New video teaches about floriculture, role of nurseries and farms in Hawaiʻi economy
Discover the vibrant world of Hawaiʻi’s floriculture and the importance of supporting local nurseries and farms in a new one-hour video “Spirit of Hawaiʻi Neotropica,” presented by the Hawaiʻi Floriculture and Nursery Association (HFNA).
2024 Primary Election: Only 2 local races, with one decided, the other an open field
The 2024 Primary Election Day is now less than 2 months away.
Plane operated by Southwest Airlines comes within 400 feet of crashing into ocean near Līhuʻe Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration, after inquiries from Bloomberg News, is investigating the April mishap that previously was unreported.
Big Island botanical artist’s endangered Hawaiian hibiscus featured in UK exhibition
Paula de la Cruz of Kapa‘au seeks ‘to communicate the beauty of the quiet world of botany.’
Weekly lane closures on Kaua‘i for June 15-21
Will you need to make adjustments to your favorite route to work or elsewhere this week because of scheduled road work? Check this week’s planned lane closure list. Just remember, the schedules can change without any notice.
Decomposing whale head washed up on Kapaʻa beach to remain indefinitely
The head of a decaying sperm whale washed up on the shoreline of the Sheraton Kauaʻi Coconut Beach Resort in Kapaʻa on Friday, June 14, and the state Department of Land and Natural Resources says that after discussion with a cultural practitioner, it will not be moved.
