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Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: June 10-16
There will be no lane closures on Monday, June 12 in observance of King Kamehameha Day.
Free training program helps parents and residents change their communities
Through the Parent Leadership Training Institute, participants identify issues that impact children and practice their new skills by completing hands-on projects in their own communities.
Salvation Army ARC monthly donation event scheduled for June 16
Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes.
California visitor dies while swimming in waters off Tunnels Beach on Kauaʻi
On Friday night, a male visitor died while swimming in waters off Tunnels Beach in Hāʻena, according to the Kauaʻi Police Department.
Volcano Watch: Reflections of recent volcano eruptions on Big Island
Scientists at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory explain in this week’s Volcano Watch how they have been able to successfully forecast eruptions on the Big Island, although only an hour or so before it happens.
Recruitment open for adult corrections officers in Hawaiʻi
Qualified individuals across all islands are sought to apply for adult corrections officer positions at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Public Safety.
3 men join Kaua‘i police force
Three officers graduated from the Kaua’i Police Department 98th Police Academy in a ceremony on Thursday morning.
Kauaʻi community-led tourism management system at popular Hā‘ena State Park now model for state
Prior to the unveiling of “The Transformation of Hā‘ena State Park,” Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green stopped by to sign a related bill into law.
Tamba Surf Co. hosting free movie night Saturday
“Ground Swell” follows the 2021-22 big wave season along with surfers Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister and female surfer Bianca Valenti.
Hawai‘i awarded $376,000 to strengthen Medical Reserve Corps
Funding for the first-ever Medical Reserve Corps State, Territory and Tribal Nations, Representative Organizations for Next Generation (MRC-STTRONG) grant program is from the American Rescue Plan.
New construction material being used at Kukui‘ula in Kōloa
SIPs are a new building material that provides strength, energy efficiency, and eco-friendliness that are installed in days rather than weeks or months, according to O‘ahu based wholesaler and service provider SIP Systems Hawai‘i.
Roadwork rescheduled for Hulemalu, Halehaka roads in Līhu‘e
Section of Hulemalu Road will be closed June 16. Work on Halehaka Road now begins Friday.
Donations for student scholarships sought by Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is soliciting donations from the community for its scholarship fund at the Pauahi Foundation.
Alert levels lowered for Kīlauea volcano with eruption expected to stay at summit
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered alert levels on day 2 of the Kīlauea eruption because the initial high effusion rates of lava and gas have declined, and no infrastructure is threatened.
Kaua‘i police: road closures for King Kamehameha Day parade Saturday
The parade will begin at Vidinha Stadium, head down Ho‘olako and Rice streets, and end on Ēiwa Street at the Historic County Building.
Hawai‘i’s Hōkūle‘a license plate wins national award
The award was presented to Hawai‘i Governor Josh Green in his ceremonial office. Award plaques were also presented to the City and County of Honolulu, which creates and distributes the plates statewide, to the Polynesian Voyaging Society and to the plate’s designer, artist Todd Yamashita of Moloka’i.
This year’s Made in Hawai‘i Festival to be biggest ever; tickets on sale Aug. 4
New this year is the Made in Hawai‘i Festival Beer Garden, available to guests ages 21 and older.
Schatz, Pocan reintroduce legislation to end student loan debt crisis
The Debt-Free College Act provides states incentives through matching grants to increase investments in public higher education.
Governor Green signs anti-vaping legislation
Act 62 establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. This includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of “tobacco products” for purposes of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law.
Kīlauea on Big Island is erupting; started early Wednesday and contained to crater
Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano is erupting, starting at 4:44 a.m. Wednesday morning.