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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.
Measles infection identified in O‘ahu international traveler
The Department of Health has been able to identify those with known exposure to the case.
Kanu Hawai‘i expands annual volunteerism celebration with Volunteer Month 2023
Most of the more than 800 events held during Volunteer Month have an environmental and cultural stewardship focus.
Travelers to Merrie Monarch reminded again of ʻōhiʻa quarantine
Anyone who violates the quarantine rule may be charged with a misdemeanor and fined not less than $100 with a maximum fine of $10,000.
Grant program to boost food hubs launched by Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture
The Hawai’i Department of Agriculture now is accepting Proposals for the Food Hub Pilot Program that offers grants between $50,000 and $250,000.
Hawaiʻi Gas issues RFPs for renewable hydrogen, renewable natural gas
Hawaiʻi Gas is seeking proposals from local and national suppliers who can provide up to 2,300 kg per day of renewable hydrogen or up to 65,000 therms of renewable natural gas.
Kaua‘i community invited to celebrate ‘Āina Day at National Tropical Botanical Garden
The National Tropical Botanical Garden will be giving away small ‘ōhi‘a trees as part of its ‘Āina Day festivities that will take place on April 22 at its South Shore Visitors Center in Po‘ipū.
Therapists to analyze ‘climate psychology’ at next Kaua‘i Climate Action Forum
Two psychotherapists will discuss the toll of climate change through anxiety, denial and more.
New leadership at national landmark known for large Hawaiian archives
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives new executive director promises to grow the museum’s digital archives capacities.
The history of the world renowned Merrie Monarch Festival
The Merrie Monarch Festival began in 1964 as a way to boost the economy of Hawaiʻi island through tourism, but the event has come to serve a far greater purpose: perpetuating Hawaiian culture.
Kauaʻi, state visitor numbers rising
Visitor arrivals to the Garden Isle were up nearly 20% by February.
Gardening on the Garden Isle: Getting under the skin of bulb onions
It is important when purchasing onion seeds to grow on Kauaʻi to select a short-day variety. Onions have their own sun clock.
60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival returns to Big Island; all you need to know
Hawai‘i News Now – KFVE, the Merrie Monarch Festival’s official broadcaster, will carry the events live on-air and online each night, as well as include special coverage during newscasts and on streaming platforms and social media.
Kaua‘i High alum to host ‘keiki Oscars’ featuring multiple Garden Isle finalists
Kaua‘i High School alum and news anchor Dillon Ancheta will preside over the “keiki Oscars.”
Hawai‘i conservation, game bird stamp winners announced
Alvin Galvez and Lauren Trangmar won the conservation and game bird categories, respectively, for the 2023-2024 Hawai‘i Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest.
Kaua‘i Made presents Easter Kaua‘i Products Fair this Saturday
Attendees of the fair will be able to shop from 21 Kaua‘i Made vendors, enjoy entertainment from the Kapa‘a Middle School Band and Choir, and participate in activities.
Kaua‘i police warn public of online scam
If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is, local police are advising prospective renters or homebuyers.
Black holes on collision course discovered through Mauna Kea Observatories
“What this discovery gives is an insight into the dynamic, often violent early histories of galaxies,” a Keck Observatory scientist said.
Kaua‘i Community College invites community feedback
The college has formed a working group to create a draft for community input. The draft plan is organized around University of Hawai‘i’s five areas of priority.
Registration for Hawai‘i Tourism Authority’s spring update now open
The full-day update is an opportunity to learn about the latest news, insights and activities related to tourism in Hawaiʻi.