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June 27, controlled agriculture burn notice
A fire protection setup with water tenders and spotters provided by the farm is in place to monitor this permitted activity.
Kauaʻi vacation rental occupancy for May down 14% from a year ago
The occupancy for Kauaʻi vacation rentals in May was 51.7%, which is down 1.1% from a year ago and 28.2% lower than May 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
U.S. Interior Department investing $16 million to prevent extinction of Hawaiian forest birds
The U.S. Department of the Interior has committed nearly $16 million as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to prevent the imminent extinction of Hawaiian Forest Birds, including the ʻakikiki (Kauaʻi honeycreeper).
First wave of 2023 Transpac race from California to Hawaiʻi begins Tuesday with 16 sailboats
The first wave of 16 sailboats are crossing the starting line in the vicinity of Point Fermin in San Pedro on Tuesday to start the 2023 Transpac competition from California to Oʻahu.
Schatz: Hawai‘i to receive nearly $150 million to expand high-speed internet access
The new funding from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program will be used to help build and improve broadband infrastructure across Hawai‘i.
Temporary locations for Building and Engineering divisions, Parks Permitting Office open to the public
Due to damage from a water leak on June 18, certain offices, along with the Department of Human Resources are undergoing repairs.
Albatross return to Kaʻena Point on Oʻahu during 40 years as natural area reserve
During the 40 years it has been a natural area reserve, Ka‘ena Point has been restored to one of the last wild places on an otherwise mostly urbanized O‘ahu.
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital named in Top 20 critical access hospitals nationally
Critical access hospitals are rural hospitals with 25 or fewer acute care beds who receive financial assistance through the Medicare program.
Firefighters extinguish 30-acre brush fire in Kōke‘e Sunday
According to a preliminary report, Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel received a report at approximately 5:30 p.m. of a brush fire by mile-marker 3 on Waimea Canyon Drive in Kōke‘e.
Tenants facing eviction hope state will convert Kauaʻi’s Waipouli apartments to affordable housing
Rents at the Courtyards at Waipouli have increased 55% over the past four years, and almost all of the original local residents have moved out or become houseless, according to advocacy group Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice.
Hirono secures priorities for Hawai‘i in committee markup of annual defense bill
Committee approval is the first step in the process to establish defense funding levels and set policies for the Department of Defense.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs CEO leaving effective June 30
Sylvia Hussey has served as chief executive officer since December 2019, and was the organization’s chief operating officer since joining the agency in November 2018.
PMRF to host America’s Most West Freedom Fest featuring fireworks, family fun and music headliner Common Kings
The event is free and open to the public, and features Common Kings as the music headliner.
Update: High surf advisory for south-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau canceled
Update: The National Weather Service has canceled a high surf advisory for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
Nightly full closures of Kūhiō Highway for Hanalei Bridge repairs start June 27
The closure will take place from 11 p.m. Sunday night through 5:30 a.m. Friday.
USDA, Hawai’i Community Lending partner to help low income rural residents become homeowners
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has entered into an agreement with Hawaiʻi Community Lending to expand access to homes in rural Hawaʻi for low and very-low income residents.
Lane closures for sections of Kapa‘a scheduled from June 26 to June 30
The closure is necessary for roadway construction. During this time, lanes will be shifted to help accommodate the construction.
Nighttime emergency work on Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste Memorial Bridge begins June 26
Emergency deck repairs will affect Kūhiō Highway between the southern point of the Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste Memorial Bridge and Kuamoʻo Road nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. from June 26 through June 30.
Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity gives keys to new homes for five families
Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity welcomed five families into new homes last week, after breaking ground on a new project in Waipouli.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green issues intent to veto 11 bills passed by Hawai‘i State Legislature
While Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green is not required to issue a veto for every bill on the intent to veto list, all bills not included in the list will become law by July 11.
