Featured
Tamba Surf Co. hosting free movie night Saturday
“Ground Swell” follows the 2021-22 big wave season along with surfers Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister and female surfer Bianca Valenti.
Hawai‘i awarded $376,000 to strengthen Medical Reserve Corps
Funding for the first-ever Medical Reserve Corps State, Territory and Tribal Nations, Representative Organizations for Next Generation (MRC-STTRONG) grant program is from the American Rescue Plan.
New construction material being used at Kukui‘ula in Kōloa
SIPs are a new building material that provides strength, energy efficiency, and eco-friendliness that are installed in days rather than weeks or months, according to O‘ahu based wholesaler and service provider SIP Systems Hawai‘i.
Roadwork rescheduled for Hulemalu, Halehaka roads in Līhu‘e
Section of Hulemalu Road will be closed June 16. Work on Halehaka Road now begins Friday.
Donations for student scholarships sought by Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is soliciting donations from the community for its scholarship fund at the Pauahi Foundation.
Alert levels lowered for Kīlauea volcano with eruption expected to stay at summit
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered alert levels on day 2 of the Kīlauea eruption because the initial high effusion rates of lava and gas have declined, and no infrastructure is threatened.
Kaua‘i police: road closures for King Kamehameha Day parade Saturday
The parade will begin at Vidinha Stadium, head down Ho‘olako and Rice streets, and end on Ēiwa Street at the Historic County Building.
Hawai‘i’s Hōkūle‘a license plate wins national award
The award was presented to Hawai‘i Governor Josh Green in his ceremonial office. Award plaques were also presented to the City and County of Honolulu, which creates and distributes the plates statewide, to the Polynesian Voyaging Society and to the plate’s designer, artist Todd Yamashita of Moloka’i.
This year’s Made in Hawai‘i Festival to be biggest ever; tickets on sale Aug. 4
New this year is the Made in Hawai‘i Festival Beer Garden, available to guests ages 21 and older.
Schatz, Pocan reintroduce legislation to end student loan debt crisis
The Debt-Free College Act provides states incentives through matching grants to increase investments in public higher education.
Governor Green signs anti-vaping legislation
Act 62 establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. This includes electronic smoking devices and e-liquids under the definition of “tobacco products” for purposes of the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law.
Kīlauea on Big Island is erupting; started early Wednesday and contained to crater
Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano is erupting, starting at 4:44 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Mahi‘ai Match-Up to award $40,000 in cash prizes to food entrepreneurs
Kamehameha Schools’ 2023 Mahi‘ai Match-Up program focuses on Native Hawaiian crops and invites applicants dedicated to cultivating indigenous and ancestral crops to apply.
Gift from University of Hawai‘i Regents Chair seeds Hawai‘i Sustainability Fund
Randolph G. Moore is also a retired businessman, middle school teacher and education administrator and current member of the boards of Hawai‘i Green Growth, the Hawai‘i Housing Development Corp. and Grove Farm Co.
2 invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles found on Kauaʻi in traps near green waste station
The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture is leading a large response to eradicate the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle on Kauaʻi after two were recently found for the first time on the island.
Green waste closed at Līhu‘e refuse transfer station until further notice
A survey crew from the Kaua‘i Invasive Species Committee found a live coconut rhinoceros beetle in a trap near the green waste site.
Hawai‘i Department of Health prevails in federal challenge to hemp regulations
The plaintiff, which operated as “Pinky’s Hempire,” alleged that the Department of Health’s interim administrative rules regarding hemp processing were illegal.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide to host hiring event to fill jobs at Kaua‘i Resorts
The company is hosting a hiring event at Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club on June 8.
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s RISE center inspired by Utah’s Lassonde Studios
The $70 million Residences for Innovative Student Entrepreneurs, or RISE, is modeled after the Lassonde Studios, a University of Utah student innovation and housing facility.
Solid Waste Division leaders to provide Kekaha Landfill update
Environmental Services Manager Allison Fraley and Recycling Programs Coordinator Andrew Boyd are the Kaua‘i Climate Action Forum’s latest guest speakers.
