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Hawai’i developing its first state plan to bridge digital inequity
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is developing the State of Hawaiʻi’s first digital equity plan.
Could this be the last season Hawaiian honeycreepers survive in the wild on Kauaʻi?
The Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project are in the midst of another field season to try to save the diminutive native Hawaiian honeycreeper, but it may be their last. Rats and mosquitoes are leading to the native species existence in the wild.
Youth sports equipment burns up in shed fire belonging to Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League
The Kaua‘i Fire Department responded to the blaze, located at the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex in Kapa‘a, at 3:30 a.m after receiving a report there was a fire at the park.
Public comment for designating Pacific Remote Islands a National Marine Sanctuary ends June 2
The last day to provide public testimony online about the National Marine Sanctuary designation for Pacific Remote Islands is Friday.
Traffic advisory: Hanalei Canoe Club hosting 41st Hāʻena to Hanalei Race
The Kauai Police Department will be closing the westbound or Hāʻena-bound lane of Kuhio Highway from Anae Road in Hanalei to Ke’e Beach.
Kauaʻi Economic Outlook published for first time since 2019
A Kauaʻi County Economic Outlook has been published for the first time since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
Former governor Abercrombie, 2 others appointed to University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents
Former Hawaiʻi Gov. Neil Abercrombie, Global Resiliency Hub CEO Alapaki Nahale-a and attorney Lauren Akitake were appointed by Gov. Josh Green to the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.
Hawaiʻi documentary about COVID-19 testing becomes Emmy Awards finalist
“Caught Inside,” a documentary showcasing the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaiʻi’s groundbreaking COVID-19 testing program, has been selected as a finalist at the Emmy Awards Northern California.
Hawaiʻi hunting licenses, stamps begin to be issued June 15 for 2023-24 season
The new Hawaiʻi hunting season runs July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 and beginning June 15, hunters can obtain licenses and stamps.
Kauaʻi Police Activities League gears up for first flag football season in four years
The Kauaʻi Police Activities League is looking for more volunteer coaches and referees for the flag football season that begins June 3.
Hawai‘i ranks high among visitors for safety, giving back
The Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Survey found that at least 95% of visitors from each major market area – U.S. West, U.S. East, Canada, Japan, Oceania, Korea, and China – rated Hawai‘i as “excellent” or “above average” when it comes to being safe and secure.
Hirono reintroduces act to strengthen access to sexual health resources, education for young people
Mazie Hirono and Cory Booker’s act has companion legislation introduced by Representatives Barbara Lee and Pramila Jayapal.
Thirteen new deputies join State Sheriff Division ranks
Thirteen new deputies were added to the Sheriff Division and will be assigned to positions across the state.
Another tourist following GPS drives down same ramp into water at Big Island harbor
A tourist following GPS in Kailua-Kona did the same thing as another tourist one month earlier: driving down the same ramp directly into the water at Honōkohau Small Boat Harbor.
Firefighters extinguish fire in ‘Ele‘ele restaurant
Hanapēpē, Kalāheo, Waimea, and Līhu‘e firefighters, along with the on-duty battalion chief responded to the scene.
Honolulu beach to open fully following monk seal relocation
The Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement’s presence has ended at Kaimana Beach.
Lane closure scheduled for portion of Kalihiwai
One lane of Kamookoa Road on Kaua‘i will remain open to accommodate alternating traffic.
Native Hawaiian and Hawai‘i-made products coming to Las Vegas
The Pop-Up Mākeke will be located at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, the site of the convention. It is free to the public.
Safety and travel tips for pets all summer long
Best Friends Animal Society, an animal welfare organization, wants to ensure that pets and their families enjoy all that summer has to offer with these summer safety and travel tips.
Create an emergency plan as hurricane season starts
AARP Hawai‘i is hosting a free hurricane-preparedness webinar hosted by author Dennis Hwang.