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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.
Mahi‘ai Match-Up to award $40,000 in cash prizes to food entrepreneurs
Kamehameha Schools’ 2023 Mahi‘ai Match-Up program focuses on Native Hawaiian crops and invites applicants dedicated to cultivating indigenous and ancestral crops to apply.
Gift from University of Hawai‘i Regents Chair seeds Hawai‘i Sustainability Fund
Randolph G. Moore is also a retired businessman, middle school teacher and education administrator and current member of the boards of Hawai‘i Green Growth, the Hawai‘i Housing Development Corp. and Grove Farm Co.
2 invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles found on Kauaʻi in traps near green waste station
The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture is leading a large response to eradicate the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle on Kauaʻi after two were recently found for the first time on the island.
Green waste closed at Līhu‘e refuse transfer station until further notice
A survey crew from the Kaua‘i Invasive Species Committee found a live coconut rhinoceros beetle in a trap near the green waste site.
Hawai‘i Department of Health prevails in federal challenge to hemp regulations
The plaintiff, which operated as “Pinky’s Hempire,” alleged that the Department of Health’s interim administrative rules regarding hemp processing were illegal.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide to host hiring event to fill jobs at Kaua‘i Resorts
The company is hosting a hiring event at Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club on June 8.
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s RISE center inspired by Utah’s Lassonde Studios
The $70 million Residences for Innovative Student Entrepreneurs, or RISE, is modeled after the Lassonde Studios, a University of Utah student innovation and housing facility.
Solid Waste Division leaders to provide Kekaha Landfill update
Environmental Services Manager Allison Fraley and Recycling Programs Coordinator Andrew Boyd are the Kaua‘i Climate Action Forum’s latest guest speakers.
Hawai‘i reaches settlement with Suboxone maker for alleged illegal monopoly tactics
In 2016, the states filed a complaint against Indivior alleging that it used illegal means to switch the Suboxone market from tablets to film, while attempting to destroy the market for tablets, in order to preserve its drug monopoly.
Are you prepared for hurricane season? What you need to know on Kauaʻi
The Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency said now is the time for residents to prepare their disaster kits for the current 2023 hurricane season.
Medicare Fraud Prevention Week runs June 5-11
Senior Medicare Patrol Hawaiʻi is organizing Medicare Fraud Prevention Week from June 5 to 11.
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i names David Kauila Kopper as executive director
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i has chosen David Kauila Kopper as its new executive director, starting June 13.
Kawaihau Road lane closures set for June 5-10
Portions of Kawaihau Road in Kapaʻa will be closed for roadway excavation and construction on June 5 to 10 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Volcano Watch: Remote sensing technique detected deformation in Alaska volcano considered inactive
The remote sensing technique, InSAR, detected deformation of a volcano previously considered inactive in Southeast Alaska.
Lāwa‘i International Center offers rare glimpse into traditional Japanese tea ceremony
The Lāwa‘i International Center on the south side of Kaua‘i has hosted the Urasenke Kaua’i Kyoukai Tea Association for about 10 years, but its ceremonies over Memorial Day Weekend may have been its last.
Gardening on the Garden Isle: Is my tomato a hypochondriac? Or is it really sick?
In another column by Master Gardener Tom Timmons, he writes that tomatoes are subject to so many diseases he thinks they may have suicidal tendencies, but with a little TLC, they will survive.
Gov. Green signs laws limiting places to carry guns; mandating active shooting training at schools
Gov. Josh Green signed laws that mandates active shooting training at all public and charter schools in the state and prohibit firearms at a variety of places — including hospitals, beaches, stadiums, movie theaters and bars that serve alcohol.
Commercial driver license training for women launched by Native Hawaiian Advancement Council
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, in collaboration with the American Association of University Women, will introduce the first Hawaiian Trades Academy commercial driver license training course exclusively for wāhine.
Hōkūleʻa voyaging canoe about to embark on 4-year circumnavigation of Pacific
The legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is preparing to embark on a four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.
