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‘Sky aglow with fire & death’ – Uncle of Kaua‘i man flew on D-Day 80 years ago, long-lost letter shows

Wailuā Homesteads resident Robin Gibson and his family read RAF pilot Gordon Gibson’s handwritten account of D-Day every June.

Volcano Watch: Petrologists gather to discuss challenges and goals in understanding Kīlauea chemistry

In May of this year, a group of volcano geochemists and petrologists (scientists who study the chemistry, textures and origins of volcanic rocks) met in Hilo on the Big Island to discuss how to improve our understanding of magma storage and evolution at Kīlauea with these considerations in mind.

Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: June 22-28

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

Gov. Josh Green issues intent to veto 17 bills

This veto list reflects our need to prioritize Hawaiʻi’s crippling high cost of living, the state’s affordable housing crisis and Hawaiʻi’s families impacted by the Maui wildfires,” said Gov. JoshGreen.

Company voluntarily recalls IQF oysters due to potential norovirus contamination

The Hawaiʻi DOH advised the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with the consumption of the affected oysters on June 13. A week later, the ROK advised the FDA that Central Fisheries Co., LTD voluntarily recalled the affected oysters.

DLNR documents first recorded monk seal birth at Sand Island

Hawaiian monk seal Rocky (RH58) gave birth to a pup overnight. Today, Rocky and her pup rested on a beach at Sand Island State Recreation Area (SRA) on O‘ahu.

The Grassroot Institute reflects on 2024 legislative session on Kauaʻi

“I always love getting a chance to go out to Kauaʻi and talk with people,” said Ted Kefalas, the organization’s director of strategic campaigns, in an interview following the event.

Hawaiʻi Transportation Department’s bold commitment key to reaching settlement in youth-led constitutional climate case

Thirteen youth from throughout the Hawaiian Islands brought the Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation constitutional climate case in June 2022, asserting their rights to a safe and healthy climate and asking the Hawaiʻi state government to act to meet the climate emergency and enable the state’s paradigm shift to a climate-safe, zero-emissions transportation system.

DLNR division employee one of 2 Oʻahu residents charged in death of newborn monk seal pup

PO7’s death in May on Oʻahu’s North Shore is the third known death of a monk seal resulting from a dog attack in the main Hawaiian Islands. In 2014, pup RFX4 was killed on Kauaʻi. Pup RS48Hoʻomau, also known as Lehua, was killed in 2023 on Oʻahu.

Māla lā‘au coming to Wailuā Homesteads Park on Kaua‘i; nonprofit wants neighborhood input

The Understory Alliance is behind the proposed māla lā‘au, or forest garden, at an East Side park. It’s a unique project, one county official said.

State archive digitizing 2,000 PBS Hawai‘i films for nationwide project

‘Ulu‘ulu is coordinating the digitization and description of the videotapes and films in the PBS Hawai‘i collection.

Expect lane closures on Maluhia Road through Thursday afternoon

Maluhia is well-known as the “tree tunnel” due to the impressive foliage shading it from the sun.

Kaua‘i shines at 2024 Hawai‘i on the Hill in Washington

The event, now in its tenth year, is a collaboration between U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and the Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i.

Closed through end of year: Loop Road in Wailuā on East Side of Kaua‘i

State officials say the extended closure is due to hazardous and impassable conditions caused by storm damage.

Kauaʻi health office releases island-wide emergency preparedness report

KDHO conducted door-to-door surveys June 3-7, 2024, at randomly selected households islandwide. Over the course of five days, survey teams completed a total of 177 interviews, collecting valuable data about Kauaʻi residents’ health and well-being, their preparedness for emergencies, and their concerns about climate change impacts.

West Side boat companies host second annual free tour event for local residents

“Just watching all of these local people’s faces get off the boat, and they’re just so stoked and they’re so happy and they brought their kids and their relatives and it’s just … This is what it’s about,” said Candice LeCroix, a founder of the Kikiaʻola Boaters Alliance.

Blood Bank of Hawai‘i schedules 3-day drive on Kaua‘i

Blood Bank of Hawai‘i is partnering with and giving back to Special Olympics Hawai‘i this summer from June 1 through Aug. 31 for its “Give Blood. Empower Athletes.” campaign.

State agency offering grants throughout Hawai‘i to promote more tree plantings

The deadline to apply is July 15.

$5 million committed to scholarship fund at University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges

Hawai‘i Promise Scholarship covers direct education costs not met by other forms of financial aid, including tuition, fees and an allowance for books and supplies.

Nearly 32 tons of marine debris removed from Kuaihelani, also known as Midway Atoll

The atoll in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is home to more than 70 endangered Hawaiian monk seals and also serves as the nesting grounds for the world’s largest colony of mōlī, or Laysan Albatross, and nearly 2 million birds of 19 different species, including the world’s most endangered duck, the Laysan duck.
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