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Two searches offshore of Kauaʻi for two missing men suspended on Saturday
The searches were for Kyle Barrett, 37, and Bryson Higashi, 44, who both went missing on Tuesday from two locations.
Six Kauaʻi police officers honored as Employees of the Month for September
The officers in the Kaua‘i Police Department’s Community Engagement Section were recognized leadership of the K-PAL Flag Football Program, the relaunch of the Junior Police Academy, and the fourth annual Touch-A-Truck event.
Flags to fly at half-staff for victims of a shooting at a Michigan church this morning
A shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan resulted in at least 2 two deaths and eight injuries, prompting Gov. Josh Green to order U.S. and Hawaiʻi flags to half-staff from Monday morning to Wednesday night.
New online portal securely opens access to immunization records
New online public portal, provides an immediate, free and secure way for families and individuals to manage immunization records for situations in school, work and travel.
Free service helps Hawaiʻi residents recover nearly $6 million in life insurance this year
The Life Insurance Policy Locator is an easier process for loved ones and beneficiaries to find life insurance policies during an often stressful or emotional time.
Decades after their deaths in WWII, U.S. Army posthumously commissions 2 Nisei soldiers from Kauaʻi
The seven men, who were killed in action in Europe during World War II while serving in the famed 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, were denied commissions at the time because of wartime prejudice.
UHERO Forecast: Federal cuts to social safety net will affect tens of thousands of people in Hawaiʻi
The Kaiser Family Foundation projects that 41,000 Hawaiʻi residents will lose Medicaid benefits due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Kauiʻi Island Utility Cooperative to bolster customer support services after hours
Beginning Oct. 1, Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s members will benefit from additional customer support when reporting outages after-hours.
Kauaʻi Humane Society waives adoption fees for dogs, cats this weekend, next month
The Kauaʻi Humane Society is battling an overflow of 363 animals and is waiving adoption fees today and tomorrow, with additional fee-free adoption days from October 5-12.
Two food products in Hawaiʻi stores affected by nationwide recall
A nationwide recall of Southwind Foods’ frozen shrimp and Sprout Organics’ Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches due to possible contamination affects products in Hawaiʻi stores.
Kauaʻi Gold Volunteers honored with proclamation and awards
Kūʻkūi Grove Center buzzed with community spirit as the Kauaʻi Retired and Senior Volunteer Program celebrated five exceptional Gold Volunteers for contributing more than 500 hours of service.
Volcano Watch: Lava, logs and loose cows; the wild job of HVO technicians
Braving Hawai’i’s dramatic landscapes and unpredictable weather, the dedicated technicians at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory overcome formidable challenges to maintain critical monitoring systems essential for safeguarding island communities.
Kaua’i set to kick-off Fire Prevention Week with interactive, educational opportunities
The family-friendly kickoff of the 2025 Fire Prevention Week will feature insights on preventing home and wildland fires as well as fun, hands-on education opportunities.
U.S. Coast Guard, local agencies continue to search for two missing men in waters off Kauaʻi
Bryson Higashi was last seen Tuesday in Hanalie, while Kyle Barrett was last seen Tuesday in Princeville.
Update: Flood advisory cancelled for Kauaʻi
At 5:25 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over west and north Kauai.
Hawaiʻi legacy land conservation program seeking applicants for grants
Since 2006, the Legacy Land Conservation Program has facilitated contributions of more than $65 million to help conserve 32,000 acres on more than 50 properties.
UHERO Forecast: Hawaiʻi headed toward mild recession with U.S. economic outlook deteriorating
In Hawaiʻi, visitor numbers are down, job growth has stalled, and housing activity remains weak, with inflation also expected to rise over the next year.
Three mass kills of ʻUaʻu kani birds discovered on Kauaʻi amid fledgling season
The Archipelago Research and Conservation has reported devastating mass kills of more than 180 native wedge-tailed shearwaters, ʻuaʻu kani, on Kauaʻi, primarily attributed to feral cats and dogs off of leashes.
Gov. Green discusses Hawaiʻi’s community resilience on global stage
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green shared Hawaiʻi’s strategic insights on boosting community resilience through infrastructure that has allowed the state to be recognized for delivering equitable digital services.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court will have new acting chief justice with retirement of Recktenwald
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is stepping down at the end of September due to the state’s mandatory retirement age of 70 for justices and judges.
