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Recruitment to open for state conservation enforcement officers
This job recruitment, for full-time, permanent positions, will be advertised on the State of Hawai‘i jobs website.
Marriott hiring for several positions on Kaua‘i
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas, Marriott’s Kauai Beach Club, Marriott’s Kauai Lagoons – Kalanipu’u and Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club properties all have open positions.
Hirono introduces Extinction Prevention Act to protect imperiled wildlife, plants
Senator Mazie K. Hirono is a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. She introduced the Act ahead of Endangered Species Day.
Senate passes Hirono resolution recognizing May as AANHPI Heritage Month
Companion legislation was introduced by Rep. Judy Chu, who – like Sen. Hirono – sits on the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
Hirono leads My Body, My Data Act to protect reproductive, sexual health data
The My Body, My Data Act is legislation to create a new national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data.
Kaua‘i: volunteer in the Makauwahi Cave Reserve
The flyer for the event said: “Be prepared to get dirty, have fun and do good!”
Motorcycle Safety month shows uptick in rider-involved fatalities
Of the 33 fatalities, 22 of the riders were not properly licensed. Preliminary toxicology results reveal that 18 of the riders tested positive for alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.
Following sexual abuse, misconduct reports, Hirono, others call for review of JROTC
“The more than 500,000 students participating in JROTC programs across the country should be safe and protected in their programs,” said Senator Mazie K. Hirono.
Hawai‘i micro-grant program for small-scale agriculture opens
A total of $2 million is available for this year’s program which was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the 2018 Farm Bill.
County blesses newly-renovated playcourt at Kōloa Park
This project included significant renovations and rebuilding of the tennis court, pickleball courts and basketball court at the park.
CANCELED: Flood Watch issued for portions of Kaua‘i later this week
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms will lift toward the area from the south early Thursday morning.
‘Aloha Always Wins’ children’s program, book addresses bullying in 300 Hawai‘i schools
The “Choose Aloha” Program teaches keiki to choose love, not hate, bullying, self-harm or suicidal ideation.
UPDATE: outages canceled for Wainiha and Ha‘ena
The outage is needed to complete emergency work at the Wainiha substation.
Access gate to Queen’s Bath remains closed due to hazardous ocean conditions
The access gate to Queen’s Bath has been closed for the winter season since October 2022, and will usually reopen during the summer.
4 Kaua‘i students win $14,000 in scholarships
Kimberly-Ann Vidinha of Waimea High School received the $5,000 District Finalist Award.
University of Hawai‘i receives $1M to create Climate-Resilient Food Innovation Network
UH received a $1 million, 24-month award as part of the first-ever U.S. National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines Development Awards.
Lāwa‘i man sentenced to 10 years for fatal 2020 Christmas Eve crash
The sentence comes after Sandon Igne, 33, entered a no-contest plea in November 2022 on two counts of first-degree negligent homicide, two counts of second-degree negligent injury and inattention to driving.
Anonymous tipster takes photos of couple with dog too close to Hawaiian monk seal
An anonymous tipster provided the Hawai’i State Department of Land and Natural Resources with photographs taken last week that show a couple posing and their dog too close to a Hawaiian monk seal on a beach within the Ka‘ena Point State Park in Honolulu County.
Portion of Black Pot Beach Park on Kauaʻi to close May 17-19 for park maintenance
Portions of Black Pot Beach Park in Hanalei will be closed May 17 to 19, weather permitting, for park maintenance.
Ha’ena to Hanalei Run coming June 3
The eight-mile course begins at the end of the road in Ha’ena at Ke’e Beach and ends at the historic Hanalei Pier.