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WATCH: Green marks 100-day milestone in as Hawai‘i governor

Since taking office Dec. 5, 2022, not only has Gov. Josh Green diagnosed problems, he’s already prescribed and suggested solutions to treat many of Hawai‘i’s issues, including homelessness, affordability and climate change, as well as addressing government transparency and housing, among others. 

Registrations open for flag football season K-12 on Kauaʻi

The K-PAL divisions include: Cubs (Kindergarten and 1st grade), Troopers (2nd 3rd grades), Bobcats (4th and 5th grades), Wildcats (6th through 8th grades) and Enforcers (9th through 12th grades).

Kīlauea’s Anaina Hou Community Park to host legendary musician John Cruz

Hawai‘i legend John Cruz will present a wonderful night of music and community connection April 29 at Porter Pavilion at the park in Kīlauea, with special guest Bronson Aiwohi.

Lane closures scheduled March 18-24 for Kawaihau and Pelehu roads in Kapa‘a

The closures and detours are necessary so crews can proceed with clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation, sidewalk construction and roadway construction as part of an ongoing roundabout construction project.

Rain doesn’t dampen Mayor Kawakami’s positive outlook in State of the County address

“While we know we cannot solve all our island’s issues, our operating budget aims to meet the community’s expectations with a focus on infrastructure, infrastructure and infrastructure,” Kaua’i Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami said in his State of the County address.

Kauaʻi Fire Department rescues hiker by air from Kalalau Trail; third in 4 days

The Kauaʻi Fire Department’s Chopper 1 helicopter was en route around 3:15 p.m. on Monday to rescue a female hiker who suffered a leg injury during a fall on Kalalau Trail just above Hanakapi’ai beach.

Portions of Kaumualiʻi Highway closed throughout March for intersection improvements

Hawaiian Telcom crews work to relocate utility poles for improvements of the Kuli and Lauoho Roads intersections.

Road closure scheduled in Lāwa‘i

The closure is necessary for an engineering study for future improvements of Wawae Road.

University of Hawaiʻi uses acting students to simulate patients for nursing school

The University of Hawaiʻi’s innovative academic program HealthCAST is celebrating 10 years of strategically bringing acting and nursing students together so both can improve their skills outside the classroom.

What profession did Kauaʻi Now readers choose as the toughest?

Last week’s Kaua‘i Now poll asked, “What is the toughest job?” Find out which profession came out on top.

Ilima Shim of Hawaiʻi describes behind the scenes on CBS show ‘Tough as Nails’

Ilima Shim, a mother of two who lives in Kapolei, O‘ahu, and grew up in Hōnaunau on the Big Island’s west side, finished in the top six of season four of the CBS reality TV competition show “Tough As Nails.”

Visitor from Kansas dies after tripping in front of truck in Kaua‘i parking lot

At about 6 p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to a report of a man who fell and collided with a vehicle in the Hokulei Village parking lot in Līhu‘e. According to a preliminary report, the visitor was crossing the parking lot when he tripped and fell into a grey Toyota Tacoma operated by a 27-year-old man from Hanapēpē.

Pele stirred, but resumption of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano no longer likely

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a shallow earthquake swarm has been detected beneath the summit of Kīlauea volcano, accompanied by significant surface tilt excursion. Resumption of eruptive activity at Kīlauea summit is likely imminent.

2 hikers on Kauaʻi rescued in 2 days on trails near Kapaʻa

Today, a 64-year-old female hiker who sustained a leg injury on Kauai’s Sleeping Giant (Nounou) hiking trail was lifted out of the area by a helicopter.

All surf advisories canceled for north and west shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau

Advisory level surf is no longer expected as a northwest swell moving through the area eases.

Nominations being accepted for 2023 Outstanding Older Americans on Kauaʻi

“Every May, during Older Americans Month, we pay tribute to older adults 65 years and older who play vital, positive roles in our communities,” said Kealoha Takahashi, executive for the Agency on Elderly Affairs.

Gardening on the Garden Isle: The KISS method of composting

On Kaua’i, there is no shortage of the four components necessary for composting: carbon, nitrogen, water and air.

Seriously injured female hiker being treated at Hoʻopi’s second falls on Kaua’i; rescue underway

An injured female hiker, located about 1,000 yards below Kauai’s popular Ho’opi hiking trail’s second falls, is being treated for serious injuries by first responders, but weather and location is hampering the rescue.

UH research report: Hawaiʻi’s economy slowing but no recession

The cooling of inflation in Hawaiʻi and nationally is welcome news. But whether it continues to recede will determine if the Federal Reserve pushes interest rates higher and for longer.

Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island stops erupting after 61 days

The eruption of Kīlauea has paused after 61 days of lava activity. There also is no active lava within Moku‘āweoweo caldera at the summit of Mauna Loa on the Big island.
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