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Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority sponsoring East Meets West conference for startups across Pacific
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is sponsoring the annual East Meets West conference, which will take place at Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu on May 18 and 19.
Hirono introduces bill to help adjust military life insurance for inflation
The bipartisan, bicameral bill would help ensure life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for increases in cost of living and inflation.
Update: Flood advisory canceled, high surf advisory remains in effect
The National Weather Service canceled the flood advisory for Kauaʻi, but the high surf advisory remains in effect until early Wednesday morning.
Police officers on island of Molokaʻi shoot and kill 40-year-old with machete
A 40-year-old man wielding a machete on Molokaʻi was shot and killed Sunday by Maui police officers during a confrontation regarding temporary restraining order violation.
Yet another mystery balloon sighted above Hawai‘i
The object, which is not believed to by a Chinese spy apparatus, is now floating toward Mexico and remains tracked by the U.S. military.
Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Kapa‘a on Sunday
Firefighters arrived on scene and discovered smoke coming from the second floor of the vacant Otsuka’s building.
Salmonella outbreak leads to nationwide voluntary recall of flour
On Friday, General Mills voluntarily issued a nationwide recall after a salmonella outbreak was linked to certain 2-pound, 5-pound, and 10-pound bags of Gold Medal Bleached and Unbleached All-Purpose Flour.
Kaua‘i: apply to become an air traffic controller
Hear from current controllers and get your questions answered about the application process, training and job.
Kaua‘i kupuna can compete in Kiwanis spelling bee
The Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee preliminary event on Kaua‘i will be held on June 20 at 9 a.m. at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
Akemama Road to close May 2, 3 for tree trimming, roadside maintenance
The road will be fully closed during work hours from 8 to 10:30 a.m., and from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on both days.
Inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Conference set for May 10 in Honolulu
Central Pacific Bank is partnering with Hawaiʻi Business Magazine to host the inaugural Women Entrepreneurs Conference on May 10 in Honolulu.
Kauaʻi utility cooperative’s new $8.5 million Anahola Service Center receives blessing
Kahu Wayne Vidinha performed a blessing Sunday morning for Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s recently completed $8.5 million Anahola Service Center.
Water conservation notice lifted for Hanalei
The Kaua‘i County Department of Water reports water tank levels in Hanalei are stabilized and customers can resume normal water use.
Student housing project on UH Mānoa campus cleared for construction
The facility will consist of two buildings and include 316 units with 558 beds, a childcare facility, retail and café space, bike storage, study rooms, laundry facility, mail and package room, outdoor amenity decks and on-site management.
County hosting virtual, in-person workshops for Kaua‘i Climate Adaptation and Action Plan
The purpose of the Kaua‘i Climate Adaptation and Action Plan is to analyze the county’s vulnerability to climate change and provide recommendations to build resiliency into county policies, programs, and planning.
Flood advisory for Kaua‘i canceled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu says radar shows that the heavy rain the area had been experiencing has diminished and flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
‘Volcano Watch’: Today’s family of five USGS volcano observatories began with HVO more than 111 years ago
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the Big Island has grown and changed significantly during the past 111 years.
Hawai‘i collaborating to keep rare native plant wild
The project’s goal is to grow and transplant 2,500 individual Lobelia oahuensis in five locations on Oʻahu, and they’re well on their way.
University of Hawai‘i law school earns top marks for environmental law, more
The University of Hawai‘i law school also earned a B+ rating as one of the nation’s top law schools for practical training.
UH part of $17M grant to improve AI through Indigenous knowledge
The project, “Abundant Intelligences: Expanding Artificial Intelligence through Indigenous Knowledge Systems,” is Indigenous-led and involves 37 co-investigators and collaborators.
