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64-year-old man dies following hit-and-run in Kapaʻa on Kauaʻi
A dark-colored Toyota Tacoma turned left from Kūhiō Highway onto Kukui Street and struck and killed a pedestrian who was crossing Kukui Street in a hit-and-run.
Missing hiker found Monday night in Waimea Canyon on Kauaʻi
Around 8:40 p.m. on Monday, Kauaʻi firefighters found a 26-year-old male hiker from California who had been reported missing in Waimea Canyon the night before by his mother.
Stratospheric balloon flying over Big Island part of Project Aether
The aerial anomaly was no soaring cephalopod. It also wasn’t a Chinese spy balloon or Batman looking for his parking spot, as suggested in other social media posts and replies. The reality behind the object’s appearance that spurred all the chatter is far less imaginative than scientific.
Surfer in distress rescued at Kauapea Beach on Kauaʻi
Secret Beach is accessible only by sea or on foot down a steep, half-mile trail.
Hawaiian cultural icon depicted on commemorative U.S. quarter hits circulation
The image of the late kumu hula Edith Kanakaʻole is printed on the backside of the 25-cent piece as part of a 2023 commemorative series for the American Women Quarters Program by the U.S. Mint.
Check out schedule for 2023 high school graduations
Graduation season is nearly here with ceremonies scheduled in May.
PACT Act registration and community call event for veterans on Kauaʻi
The PACT (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) Act is a historic new law that will help the VA presumptively provide care and benefits to veterans suffering from more than 20 toxic exposure-related conditions.
5 planets align with moon in the western sky this week
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus and the moon can be seen aligned in the night sky tonight, but the best date to view the celestial alignment is March 28, when the planets stretch from the western horizon to about halfway up the sky.
273 whales spotted off Garden Isle on final day of Great Whale Count
A total of 1,121 whales were observed across the state by volunteers for the Great Whale Count on March 25.
Kalapaki Beach Drive parking lot to be closed March 28-31 for resurfacing
Pedestrians should use alternative routes around the parking lot. No parking will be allowed in the work zones.
Hawai‘i County finally nearing finish line to make all beach parks ADA compliant
Hawai‘i County started identifying and upgrading its parks facilities in 2000. After surveying 240 parks and recreation facilities, 35 were recognized as needing upgrades to provide equitable access.
CPR robots help Kauaʻi firefighters save lives
The Lucas CPR robot is controlled electronically and designed to do high quality chest compressions for as long as needed, which in some cases at remote locations on Kauaʻi can be for 30 minutes or more.
VIDEO: Kidnapped baby nēnē reunited with parents with help from Big Island family
A nēnē gosling abducted from a Big Island state park in an onion bag is reunited with its parents due to the actions of a family that was enjoying the park.
Hirono takes Pentagon to task about Hawai‘i’s need for a missile defense plan
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono on Thursday during a meeting of the Senate Armed Services Committee questioned Gen. Glen VanHerck, commander of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, about the need for a robust, unified plan for missile defense of Hawai‘i.
County to host additional household hazardous waste collection events Sunday
The Kaua‘i County Public Works Solid Waste Division is hosting household hazardous waste collection events from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Anaina Hou Community Park behind the mini-golf course at 5-2723 Kūhiō Highway and the Kaua‘i Resource Center at 3460 Ahukini Road in front of the Līhu‘e refuse transfer station.
Gardening on the Garden Isle: Choosing a fertilizer for your lawn and plants
Master gardener Tom Timmons never realized that plants were fussy eaters until he was lollygagging in the garden shop rather than cleaning the garage like he promised his wife and discovered shelves piled with every imaginable kind of fertilizer. Check out Tom’s latest gardening column.
Dozens of brewers from across the nation to be featured at the Kaua‘i Brewers Festival
The Kaua‘i Brewers Festival will provide entertainment as well fundraising tournaments for local nonprofits.
State House Majority freshmen highlight several bills that have crossed over to Senate
The freshmen class of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives Majority came together Thursday to share their experiences since being elected. The group also shared highlights of several bills that crossed over to the state Senate and their personal experiences serving in office settling in at the Capitol in Honolulu.
Come review the design concepts for Kekaha and ‘Akialoa Roads
The public is invited to see the design concepts developed as an outcome of the Walk Audit and Visioning and Design Workshop held in Kekaha in February.
Volcano Watch: Pele’s hairs are a beautiful hazard on the Big Island
Don’t be fooled. While Pele’s hairs are shiny and elusive, featherlight and golden brown, they are strands of volcanic glass, and they can pose a serious hazard.