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VIDEO: Final episode of ‘Conversations with Kai’ discusses representation of indigenous peoples

U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele of Hawaiʻi sat down with Congresswoman Sharice Davids of Kansas and Congresswoman Mary Peltola of Alaska to discuss the representation of indigenous peoples.

High surf warning for north and west facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau

Dangerous surf of 20 to 30 feet is forecast along north-facing shores and 14 to 22 feet along west facing shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu and Molokaʻi.

2 injured following single-engine plane crash at Līhu‘e Airport

Authorities are investigating a single-engine plane crash at Līhu‘e Airport this afternoon that left two people injured.

Wailuā Homesteads bridge repairs complete

County officials closed the bridge in June due to safety concerns surrounding the bridge’s foundation.

Sen. Hirono to discuss prescription drug prices during AARP telephone town hall

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono from Hawaiʻi will answer kūpuna questions on how the Inflation Reduction Act will lower prescription drug prices for Medicare recipients at a live telephone forum sponsored by AARP Hawaiʻi on Dec. 17.

First public data released from world’s most powerful solar telescope on Maui

During the first year of operations, a milestone was hit with data from the world’s largest solar telescope on Maui made available directly to the public and scientific community.

Hawai‘i politician behind national education report

Hawai‘i State House Rep. Justin Woodson claims “more needs to be done to support our teachers and to meet the needs of all our students.”

Tiger shark attack reported off Hawai‘i Island

Shark warning signs have gone up at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay on Tuesday morning following an apparent encounter between a man in his mid-60’s and what has been reported as a 12-foot tiger shark.

KPD shares road closures for Waimea Light Parade

Police will close off all streets along the parade route, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Mauna Loa and Kīlauea volcanoes stop erupting on Big island

Seismicity and deformation patterns remain unsettled, which means there remains a potential the KIlauea eruption will resume or a new eruption can occur at or near the summit of Kīlauea. But it is unexpected Mauna Loa’s eruption will resume.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Green appoints 17 more people to his cabinet

For the first time, two Native Hawaiian women will lead the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Public invited to Kauaʻi East Side beach cleanup on Saturday

Ho‘omalu Ke Kai, one of the cleanup’s hosts, collected nearly 20,000 pounds of marine debris from Kaua‘i shorelines in 2022.

Kaua’i sees mostly below average rainfall in November

The Anahola rain gage posted its lowest November total in its 31-year data record. Līhuʻe Variety Station and Wainiha had their lowest November totals since 2012.

Is the Mauna Loa eruption over?

On Dec. 12, at 9:35 a.m., the volcano’s status report said the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa may still be active at the main fissure 3 vent, but “all 2022 lava flows appear to be inactive.”

‘Last Hawaiian Princess,’ Abigail Kawānanakoa, dies Sunday at 96

The Native Hawaiian royal descendant, known by many as the last Hawaiian princess, was 96 years old.

Trustees sworn in for Office of Hawaiian Affairs; they elect leadership today

Addressing issues surrounding the Office of Hawaiian Affair’s share of the Public Land Trust revenue and the development of OHA’s lands at Kakaʻako Makai – recently renamed Hakuone – will be key areas of focus for the agency in the coming year. 

Kaua‘i Climate Action Coalition hosting COP27 review Dec. 19

Speakers will include Maui Councilmember Kelly King, who attended the 26th United Nations climate change conference in Glasgow.

Hāʻena shuttle on Kaua’i hits bump in road to success

Despite recent reports of disgruntled tourists, North Shore community groups are chalking up the system as a success.

U.S. Coast Guard searches for possible missing person off Na Pali Coast

The Coast Guard is searching for a possible person in the water after locating an adrift and abandoned kayak in the near shore waters off Nualolo Kai Beach.

State orders updated COVID-19 vaccines for keiki as young as 6 months old

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has placed orders to supply participating health care providers with updated bivalent vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years old.
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