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Garden Island Boogie Board Classic makes 5 years with help of Hawai’i Tourism Authority
There are still open spots available in the following divisions: Menehune, Juniors, Girls, Open Women, Masters, Open Pro and Drop Knee Pro.
Gov. Green signs bills to increase affordable housing, reduce homelessness
“Since taking office, tackling the hard issues of housing and homelessness has been at the forefront of my Administration’s efforts,” said Governor Green.
Research reveals high rates of outrigger canoe paddling especially among Native Hawaiians
These findings are important because they suggest that promoting paddling and other activities that are physically demanding as well as culturally relevant, could be a meaningful way to improve physical activity rates in Hawaiʻi.
Replica medals stolen from Merrie Monarch Festival office in Hilo found, 2 men arrested
The men were found squatting at a closed business on Hualani Street.
Update: Missing visitor from California found safe
Thirty-eight-year-old Kaili Marie Hutchins was found in Hanalei.
Firefighters extinguish fire in Wainiha Tuesday; 4 individuals displaced
Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Powerhouse Road in Wainiha shortly before 6:50 a.m. Tuesday.
Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra announces winners of Nā Hōkū ‘Ōpio Young Stars Competition
Kaua‘i winner Kenneth Hironaka, of Kaua‘i High School, has been playing the flute since he was 7 years old.
First wave of Transpac 2023 starts next week
With the most Hawai‘i racers/boats competing in over 10 years, Hawai‘i racers come from Hawai‘i Yacht Club, Waikiki Yacht Club and Kewalo Basin.
Hawai‘i Coffee Association names statewide cupping, latte art throwdown winners
The top-scoring coffee with 87 points was a Kona-grown parchment-dried Red Bourbon variety produced by Kopiko Farm.
Don Aweau named Executive Officer of Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency
Aweau most recently served with the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a senior advisor for the Interagency Recovery Coordination and Community Planning and Capacity Building cadre that responded to disasters nationwide.
Affordable housing advocates holding update on Waipouli apartments
Lawmakers and interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend the event in the parking lot of Kintaro’s restaurant.
Hawai‘i attorney general’s report shows 21,047 firearm permits issued statewide in 202
The 21,047 permits issued last year cover a total of 51,883 firearms registered throughout the year, resulting in a 9.1 percent decrease from 57,091 firearms registered during 2021.
Kaua‘i District Health Office releases final report on island-wide emergency preparedness survey
Over the course of four days, survey teams completed a total of 180 interviews, collecting data about the health and well-being of the island’s residents.
Zonta Club of Kaua‘i awards $15,500 in scholarships
The Zonta Club of Kaua‘i’s mission is to “Build a Better World for Women and Girls.” One way members do this is by fundraising throughout the year, working community events and writing grants to provide these scholarships.
Sen. Schatz heads bipartisan act to expand telehealth coverage
Sen. Brian Schatz led a bipartisan effort to reintroduce the CONNECT for Health Act, a comprehensive bill aimed at expanding Medicare coverage for telehealth services, maintaining permanent telehealth options post-COVID-19, and enhancing healthcare access for patients across the country.
UPDATE: Missing ‘Ele‘ele teen found, returned to family
Kaua‘i authorities say 15-year-old Daisy K. Ogawa, was reported missing June 13. She was last seen in the ‘Ele‘ele area.
Department of Health warns of Tostitos salsa recalled due to undeclared milk allergen
Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
UH Mānoa begins work on state-of-the-art Student Success Center
Three floors of the air conditioned building will be open space for student gathering, studying and socializing with comfortable seating, tables and ample electrical outlets.
Fall prevention campaign in Hawaiʻi begins June 22 to reduce kūpuna injuries
Every year in Hawai‘i an average of 144 seniors die, 2,184 are hospitalized, and 9,677 are treated in emergency departments because of unintentional falls.
Emergency single-lane closure scheduled for portion of Kūhiō Highway
The closure will be in the northbound direction between the southern point of Wailua Plantation Bridge and Kuamoʻo Road, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for emergency deck inspections, according to Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.
