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Two men taken into custody on Kaua‘i for sex assault charges
The incident was reported on June 3 and involved two juveniles.
Navy, NASA seek public comment on draft environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility
The two agencies prepared the statement as joint applicants to retain the land before the leases expire in 2027 and 2030. The community is now invited to provide input on the statement’s environmental analysis.
Flags in Hawai‘i to be lowered through Thursday in honor of John Henry Felix
Born and raised in Honolulu, John Henry Felix dedicated his life to advancing the common good.
Health system in Hawai‘i ranked among best in nation, annual report shows
The annual report evaluates all 50 states and the District of Columbia on 50 key indicators of health system performance, including access to care, health outcomes, equity, and prevention.
U.S. bombings in Iran during weekend condemned by Hawai‘i congressional delegation
Comments from Aloha State U.S. senators, representatives come day before Islamic Republic’s missile counterattack on U.S. base in Qatar following President Donald Trump ordered bombings of three Iranian nuclear sites June 21. Lawmakers question the legality of U.S. operation and express concern about becoming tangled in another Middle East quagmire.
Hōkūleʻa crew sights land in the Tuamotus, continues toward Taputapuātea
The crew of the Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hōkūleʻa sighted distant lights on the horizon, Saturday—marking their first visual confirmation of land since departing Hilo on June 3.
Minor coastal flooding expected during high tides this week
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, high tides combined with water levels running higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along the shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas.
Hawai‘i in new era of awareness as 10th Wildfire & Drought LOOKOUT! campaign kicks off
State, county and nonprofit organizations involved in wildfire prevention and mitigation say following the devastating and deadly wildfires in in August 2023 that destroyed Lahaina, killing more than 100 people, and other blazes on the Big Island the same day, people in the islands are beginning to understand the risks they, their families and their livlihoods face when wildfires loom.
SUV hits tree; Occupants injured, including several keiki, 3 of whom in critical condition
First responders upon their arrival at the scene discovered the vehicle had hit a tree and all 6 of the people inside were injured, including the 29-year-old driver, who was also in critical condition, and 5 children.
Water service shutdown scheduled this week in Hanalei
The shutdown is scheduled for most of the day June 25, weather permitting, and is part of the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project.
Ben Osorno named interim chief executive officer at Kaua‘i Humane Society
The leadership change comes following the voluntary resignation of former Kaua‘i Humane Society Chief Executive Officer Padraic Gallagher. Osorno brings almost 14 years of service to the organization.
REMINDER: Deadline to file for new, renewal agricultural dedication petition is July 1
The new petition form includes and is subject to current program standards. The program provides a Real Property Tax incentive in exchange for a 5-year commitment to commercial farming.
UPDATE: Police report missing woman has been located
Kaua‘i Police Department said the afternoon of June 21 that 49-year-old Mary Kona was found in good health.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for June 21-27
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
New technology platforms approved for student support at all University of Hawaiʻi campuses
The University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents has approved a $7.4 million, five-year subscription to EAB Navigate360 and EAB Edify, two integrated technology platforms designed to improve student outcomes at the 10 UH campuses.
Leila Maeda-Kobayashi appointed complex area superintendent on Kauaʻi
Leila Maeda-Kobayashi will be superintendent of the Kapaʻa-Kauaʻi-Waimea Complex Area, while Kasie Kaleohano will serve as superintendent of the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area.
AMR opens first station in Hanalei to increase response times for North Shore communities
Before the new station was built in Hanalei, the closest ambulance was about 9 miles and 20 minutes away in Kīlauea.
UPDATE: Episode 26 lava fountains of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption reach dizzying heights
While the eruptive event lasted just about 8 hours, lava was ejected to peak heights of well more than 1,000 feet Friday (June 20) from the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the Big Island volcano.
‘Truly grateful for her years of service’: Kaua‘i County mayor’s office Chief of Staff leaving post in July
Sarah Blane joined the county in 2010 as a public information officer and was initially appointed in 2017 as chief of staff by then-Kaua‘i County Mayor Bernard Carvalho. She continued to serve in the post during the Kawakami administration after he took office in 2018.
9th annual Hawai‘i on the Hill brings spirit of aloha to Washington, D.C.
The event — a partnership between Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and and Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i — provides members of the Hawai‘i business community the opportunity to meet directly with congressional leaders while also showcasing their products.