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Water advocates alarmed as Green threatens to veto 2 bills that would protect freshwater supplies
Water advocates – including over three dozen community organizations – are raising the alarm, questioning who is advising the Green Administration, and emphasizing the unintended consequences his vetoes could have – including on housing for local residents.
Hawai‘i chief justice, governor seek public comment on judicial nominees
Governor Josh Green will nominate a successor to Circuit Judge Christine E. Kuriyama, who recently retired in June 2023.
Hawaiian Telcom files FCC complaint against Nexstar Media
Nexstar is the largest broadcaster in the United States and parent company of KHON2 (FOX), KHII (MyNetwork), CW, GRIT, Rewind TV and NewsNation.
Kekoa receives 2023 Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance Outstanding Leadership Award
Edward “Luna” Kekoa, the recreational fisheries program manager with Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources, was honored with the 2023 Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance Outstanding Leadership Award.
Maluhia Road to close for community clean-up on July 8
During the road closure, traffic will be diverted to Kōloa Road.
New laws signed by Gov. Green to promote clean energy in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday signed seven bills into law to help combat climate change and work toward the state’s zero-emission goal of 100% clean energy by 2045.
Gov. Green signs into Hawaiʻi law 10 measures supporting local agriculture
Gov. Josh Green signed 10 bills into Hawaiʻi law that support local agriculture, including a bill that expands the coffee labeling and advertising requirements.
Hawaiʻi Island 20-year-old dies from fireworks incident on Fourth of July
A 20-year-old man from Kailua-Kona died on the Fourth of July from a head injury following a fireworks incident on the Big Island.
Educators from Hawai‘i join thousands in Florida “Freedom to Learn” rally
The National Education Association, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s parent organization, held a Freedom to Learn rally to demand that politicians stop banning books and politicizing public education.
Honolulu Harbor’s Pier 7 being redeveloped; but historic Falls of Clyde is a problem
A redevelopment challenge of Honolulu Harbor’s Pier 7 has been what to do with the Falls of Clyde, the historic vessel that was gifted to the museum but is now deteriorating in the harbor.
Project aimed at boosting number of affordable housing units statewide gets new master developer
The announcement of the new Ka Lei Momi Redevelopment Project master developer follows Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signings bills that offer relief to the housing shortage, support for people facing homelessness and a supportive housing pilot program.
Hawai’i researcher leads creation of new approach for choosing coral species for reef restoration
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher leads an international team of scientists to create a new approach to selecting key coral species for reef restoration.
Metal detectors being installed at Hawaiʻi State Capitol
The Hawai’i State Capitol will add metal detectors to its security measures on July 10, joining 37 state capitols that already have them.
Waikomo Park restrooms in Kōloa closed due to vandalism
Vandals damaged the restrooms and sports equipment at Waikomo Park in Kōloa.
Kaua‘i public reminded of fireworks laws for Independence Day
The public is also advised that all aerial luminaries, also known as flying lanterns or flying luminaries, are prohibited in the State of Hawai‘i, per fire.
UH at Mānoa researchers use drone photography to study age-structure of dolphin groups
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology are now using drone photography to study the age-structure of free-ranging dolphin groups.
AARP to host free webinars on retirement on Saturdays in July
AARP Hawaiʻi will host a series of free webinars on Saturdays in July that center on retirement plans.
Three Hawai‘i telescopes add color to new space mission aimed at mapping the universe in 3-D
After twelve years of planning, the European Space Agency on July 1 launched its Euclid satellite from Cape Canaveral, Fla., with the goal of answering those and many other questions, and it will get a big — and colorful — helping hand from three observatories in Hawai‘i.
Free public pre-kindergarten program available for keiki on Kauaʻi
Parents can now apply for the State of Hawaiʻi’s free, high-quality pre-kindergarten programs that are available to all 3- and 4-year-old children on Kauaʻi.
Kauaʻi Police Department hosting Touch-a-Truck at Vidinha Stadium in Līʻhue
The Kaua’i Police Department is hosting Touch-a-Truck on July 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Vidinha Stadium in Līhu‘e.
