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Volcano Watch: Imaging to begin at Kīlauea’s summit on the Hawaiʻi Island
To reveal the subsurface structures beneath Kīlauea’s summit region, researches this month will begin a collaborative Kīlauea Seismic Imaging Project.
Survey shows interest for planting native trees along Rice Street
As a next step, the team is now working with the County Parks Department to develop a street tree planting and maintenance plan.
Public invited to join Hawai‘i Elections Commission meeting
The public may join the Monday, April 17, meeting through several in-person and distance options.
Timbers Kauaʻi names Chris Gampon as general manager
Gampon has previous worked as general managaer at The Point at Poʻipū, Kiahuna Plantation Resort and more.
Hawai‘i’s US lawmakers address air tour industry with two new bills
The Air Tour and Skydiving Safety Improvement Act closes loopholes in existing regulations and is supported by several industry groups.
Emotional Hōʻike Night kicks off 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
A Hōʻike Night for the ages, with a tribute to the late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho, kicked off the 60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island.
Horses get regal treatment for Merrie Monarch Royal Parade
More than 100 horses will be gussied up to carry women dressed in long, colorful skirts (pāʻu) riding sidesaddle or as part of a private mount group in Saturday’s Merrie Monarch Royal Parade in Downtown Hilo on the Big Island.
Applications available for Pacific Century Fellows
The program, modeled after a White House group, is seeking community leaders in Hawai‘i.
Bill to make airports resilient to severe weather introduced by Hawaiʻi Sen. Schatz
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Ted Budd introduced legislation to improve airport infrastructure across the country, making them more resilient to severe weather and natural disasters.
Watch: 3 Hawaiian monk seals return to ocean following care on Big Island
Three endangered Hawaiian monk seals have a second chance at life in the ocean after being rehabilitated at a marine hospital, Ke Kai Ola, in Kona on the Big Island.
Elemental Excelerator accepting startup applications through May 31
Elemental Excelerator, a climate tech investor, has invested in more than 150 portfolio companies to date.
Almost 9,000 in Hawai‘i haven’t claimed $9.2 million in refunds
Those who haven’t filed their 2019 taxes have until July 17 to receive their unclaimed refunds.
Late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho honored during Merrie Monarch’s Hōʻike Night
The 60th Merrie Monarch Festival kicks off with Hōʻike Night during which generations of dancers of the late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho will honor him.
Grove Farm hosting free ‘Ohana Train Day this Saturday
Grove Farm Museum is celebrating the birthday of Kaua‘i planter and train namesake Paul Isenberg.
Job fair today at War Memorial Convention Hall in Līhu‘e
Over 50 businesses representing a variety of industries on Kaua‘i are offering an assortment of employment opportunities at the job fair.
Hawai‘i State House amends, approves 77 senate bills
Measures passed by the house today include bills relating to electronic smoking devices, child welfare services, and more.
Integrated Hawai‘i Pacific Hydrogen Hub applies for federal funding
Hawai‘i State Energy Office leads broad consortium to obtain federal support for regional clean hydrogen hub
Hanalei Beach parking lots to close Wednesday, Thursday mornings
The closures will run from 5 to 10 a.m. on the mornings of April 12 and 13.
Creator of double-gourd drums for ancient hula at Merrie Monarch’s craft fair
Using ipu grown at his farm, Kalim Smith builds ipu heke, a double-gourd drum, and ipu heke ‘ole, a single gourd drum, which are used in ancient hula.
Lane closure scheduled for Maluhia Road; Kalapaki parking lot to be closed
Through trucks are prohibited on Ōma‘o Road for the duration of this project.
