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Snow keeps falling at Big Island summits; even at Maunakea Visitor Information Station

The Big Island summits are under a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. on Thursday. The forecast calls for up to 4 more inches of snow with freezing rain.

Update: High wind advisory for Kauaʻi canceled

The wind advisory for Kauaʻi has been canceled, although gusty winds remain possible through Thursday evening.

Free Aqua Zumba classes at Waimea swimming pool

Ho‘ola Lahui Hawai‘i – Kaua‘i Community Health Center will offer free Aqua Zumba classes at the Waimea swimming pool on March 14, 21 and 28.

Newly created Hawaiʻi State Office of Wellness and Resilience outlines its mission

Director Tia Hartsock outlined the many goals of the newly created state Office of Wellness and Resilience under Gov. Josh Green.

Body believed to be 22-year-old Kody Gardner recovered from Kōkeʻe

The Kauaʻi Search and Rescue rappel-ropes team helped police retrieve the body of who is believed to be Kody Gardner that was about 500 feet below the Waimea Canyon Lookout.

Grammy winner John Cruz to release 5 songs from musical ‘Hawaiian Heart’ based on Kaua’i

Grammy award-winning Hawaiian icon John Cruz and filmmaker Josh Goldman are releasing an EP of five songs from the upcoming feature musical “Hawaiian Heart,” with Taiana Tully and Bronson Varde.

Bad weather delays salvage of yacht Nakoa still stuck on Maui near-shore reef

Rough seas and strong winds are making it unsafe for salvage crews to return to Honolua Bay on Maui to make another attempt at freeing a the yacht Nakoa.

Venus and Jupiter meet together on Wednesday night for a cosmic smooch

The planetary public display of affection between Venus and Jupiter is due to a unique conjunction of the twosome that will happen early Wednesday evening, just after sunset and close to the horizon.

Camouflaged Humvee stolen from Maui’s National Guard Armory

The stolen military vehicle on Maui is described as a M1165A1 type Humvee and has E-09 painted on the front bumper.

Video: U.S. Sen. Hirono supports ratifying equal rights amendment

During the hearing, which included testimony from U.S. senators, public officials and legal experts, U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono highlighted the importance of ERA ratification in prohibiting sex discrimination and fighting for equal rights for all.

Kauaʻi police arrest two people for second-degree murder of 52-year-old Kapaʻa man

The victim was treated north of Kealia Beach before being transported by ambulance with life-threatening injuries to Wilcox Memorial Center, where he later died.

UPDATE: High surf warning extended for Kaua‘i’s eastern shores

People are advised to stay away from the shoreline along the affected coasts. Be prepared for road closures. Postpone entering or leaving channels affected by the high surf until the surf subsides.

Visitor arrivals to Kauaʻi in January rebound to pre-pandemic level

Visitors spent $234 million on Kauaʻi in January 2023, according to a state report.

Hale Halawai ‘Ohana O Hanalei offering spring break program for keiki

Children can participate in arts and crafts, outdoor activities/games, yoga, environmental education, excursions and beach days during the Hale Halawai ‘Ohana O Hanalei spring break program.

Kawaihau Road work rescheduled due to weather

This one-lane closure of Kawaihau Road, from Kahuna Road to Hauaala Road, on Kauaʻi is necessary for road resurfacing work. 

Clintons stop at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park during visit to Big Island

The former President Bill Clinton and the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park with their daughter Chelsea and her family, along with a security team.

Kaua’i County Housing Agency hosting landlord summit

The purpose of the Kaua’i Landlord Summit is to support, educate and provide resources to current and potential landlords, realtors and property managers on housing programs that help with rental assistance and other community resources.

Wind advisory extended for part Kauaʻi; high surf advisory also in effect

A very strong high pressure system far north of the Hawaiian Islands will continue to produce strong and gusty trade winds through much of the work week. Wind speeds will exceed advisory threshold throughout many parts of the state at least through Wednesday.

Voluntary recall for enoki mushrooms sold in Hawaiʻi, produced by Taiwan cooperative

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health is alerting residents to a voluntary recall of enoki mushrooms sold in Hawai‘i because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What’s your favorite extraterrestrial event in 2023? Take Kauaʻi Now’s 30-second poll

In 2023 there have been some extraterrestrail events spied from Earth that have had the public, internet and social media buzzing. What was your favorite?
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