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Firefighters extinguish car fire Tuesday
Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a car fire on Aleka Loop in Wailuā shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Male visitor dies after being pulled from waters off Po‘ipū Beach Thursday
According to a preliminary report, Ocean Safety Bureau personnel from the Nukumoi Tower spotted bystanders calling for help after bringing to shore an unresponsive bodyboarder from the water near Marriott Waiohai Beach Club at noon.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Lopez partners with FCC on illegal robocall investigations
“Robocalls are not only annoying and intrusive—they are a tool for scammers to commit serious financial harm,” said Hawaiʻi First Deputy Attorney General Matt Dvonch.
Volcano Watch: U.S. Geological Survey scientists return to American Samoa a year after seismic unrest
Scientists from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory return to American Samoa a year after Taʻū volcano started shaking residents of the Manuʻa Islands of Ofu-Olosega and Ta‘ū Islands.
Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall auditorium closed through first week of September
Although the auditorium is closed through the first week of September, Exhibit Halls A and B, the lobby, and kitchen areas remain open.
Hurricane Dora intensifies as it continues on trek expected to take it south of the Hawaiʻi
Hurricane Dora had weakened but is again a Category 4 storm as of 5 p.m. Thursday, The hurricane was 2,130 miles east-southeast of Hilo on the Big Island, traveling west at about 18 mph.
Boa constrictor caught hitchhiking aboard cargo ship in Honolulu Harbor
A juvenile boa constrictor was captured on the deck of a cargo ship bound at Pier 31 at Honolulu Harbor.
Hanalei refuse transfer station green waste closed until further notice
Although green waste service is unavailable, all other services at the Hanalei refuse transfer station is available.
Hawaiʻi Department of Labor awarded $485,000 to expand apprenticeship program
Registered Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way for employers to train their employees while fostering worker productivity, loyalty and reliability.
Kaua’i County holding Play Streets free event at Laukona Park on Aug. 12
In an effort to promote physical activity in a fun and engaging way, the County of Kaua‘i will hold a free Play Streets event on Aug. 12 at Laukona Park in Hanamā‘ulu.
Kaua‘i Office of Economic Development accepting proposals for Innovation Grants
The intent of this grant program is to deploy innovation on island in the areas of small business, technology, transportation, agriculture, local manufacturing, creative industries, workforce development, circular economies, tourism destination management and product development. Proposals must identify a known deficiency, problem, or need within the Kaua‘i community and deploy an innovative community project that will be or has been successful in other contexts.
Gov. Green, Department of Human services appoint new DHS 2nd Deputy Director
Most recently, appointee Trista Speer served as a Deputy Attorney General in the Public Safety Division of Hawai‘i’s Department of the Attorney General, where her practice involved serving as an attorney advisor for the Department of Public Safety and Department of Law Enforcement, as well as representing Department of Public Safety and the state of Hawai‘i in various litigation matters.
Tunnels Beach on Kaua‘i ranks on ‘Best Beaches in the World’ list
Big 7 Travel put Tunnels, also known as Makua, at No. 21 on its list, describing Tunnels as the “ultimate snorkeling spot, with the picturesque backdrop of Mount Makana and lush jungles.”
Subaru Hawaiʻi’s Tools for Schools program offers $25,000 to support local educators
The initiative is in support of local educators and students as part of Subaru Hawaiʻi’s Love Promise focused on education and learning.
Hawaiian Mission Houses featuring Dr. Cheryl Soon as guest speaker of virtual series
Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives will host its next installment of the Virtual Speaker Series, Archives and Inquiry, with guest Dr. Cheryl Soon.
Attorney General Lopez joins bipartisan call on Congress to pass GI Bill Restoration Act
The federal legislation, named in honor of two Black World War II veterans, extends eligibility for housing loans and educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Black World War II veterans, their surviving spouses, and certain direct descendants if the veteran was previously denied benefits on the basis of race.
Kaua‘i Community College to host express enrollment night for trade programs
Some of the most popular trade programs at the community college on Kaua‘i include automotive technology, carpentry, welding and electronics technology. The school also offers internship opportunities.
Two systems in Eastern Pacific have forecasters’ attention; no tropical cyclone threats to Hawai‘i at this time
The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on two systems in the Eastern Pacific, including Tropical Storm Dora, but there is no indication at this time that either will impact or even come near Hawai‘i.
Student entrepreneur events, funding incentives coming to RISE
RISE’s entrepreneurship program will be managed by the Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship in the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Shidler College of Business. Ahead of RISE’s opening, the PACE Leaders program will provide students with an opportunity to gain entrepreneurial and leadership skills, while enriching the educational experiences of their peers.
2024 juror questionnaires to be mailed Aug. 4
Beginning August 4, approximately 255,000 juror questionnaires will be mailed to 90,000 residents on Oʻahu, 60,000 in Maui County, 75,000 on Hawaiʻi Island, and 30,000 on Kauaʻi.
