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Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green on Friday signed 18 “Good Government” bills into law that govern ethics, lobbying, campaign spending and other activities to provide greater transparency and accountability.

The draft environmental assessment was made public for the use of Wolbachia-based incompatible male mosquitoes on Kauaʻi to stop the spread of avian malaria that is decimating native forest bird populations.

A new three-year agreement keeps Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation, with two public hospitals on Kauaʻi, as part of the UHA Health Insurance network of participating providers.

Scott Okamoto was recognized for his contributions in developing and testing cancer prevention strategies in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific, making him the first researcher from Hawaiʻi to receive this award for significant work.

The highest level of lava in the past two centuries on KIlauea was reached in the first few months of 1894, according to the most recent Volcano Watch.

Outrigger Resorts & Hotels announced Thursday it plans to acquire Kaua‘i Beach Resort & Spa in Līhu‘e.

A 77-year-old female tourist of California was pronounced dead on Monday at a hospital after being pulled from waters at Po‘ipū Beach Park.

The GoFundMe fundraiser has a goal of $30,000. Damages to the structure and contents are estimated at $160,000.

There are still open spots available in the following divisions: Menehune, Juniors, Girls, Open Women, Masters, Open Pro and Drop Knee Pro.

“Since taking office, tackling the hard issues of housing and homelessness has been at the forefront of my Administration’s efforts,” said Governor Green.

These findings are important because they suggest that promoting paddling and other activities that are physically demanding as well as culturally relevant, could be a meaningful way to improve physical activity rates in Hawaiʻi.

The men were found squatting at a closed business on Hualani Street.

Thirty-eight-year-old Kaili Marie Hutchins was found in Hanalei.

Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Powerhouse Road in Wainiha shortly before 6:50 a.m. Tuesday.

Kaua‘i winner Kenneth Hironaka, of Kaua‘i High School, has been playing the flute since he was 7 years old.

With the most Hawai‘i racers/boats competing in over 10 years, Hawai‘i racers come from Hawai‘i Yacht Club, Waikiki Yacht Club and Kewalo Basin.

The top-scoring coffee with 87 points was a Kona-grown parchment-dried Red Bourbon variety produced by Kopiko Farm.

Aweau most recently served with the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a senior advisor for the Interagency Recovery Coordination and Community Planning and Capacity Building cadre that responded to disasters nationwide.

Lawmakers and interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend the event in the parking lot of Kintaro’s restaurant.

The 21,047 permits issued last year cover a total of 51,883 firearms registered throughout the year, resulting in a 9.1 percent decrease from 57,091 firearms registered during 2021.