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Peter Koorenhof was unresponsive when he was pulled out of the water at Kalihiwai Beach the morning of April 7. An autopsy is pending to detemine his exact cause of death. Foul play is not suspected.

The ACLU of Hawaiʻi, together with the ACLU State Supreme Court Initiative, filed an amicus brief on April 4, 2025, asking the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court to require that law enforcement record custodial interrogations. 

Each year, the Hawai‘i Department of Health conducts surveys to learn about health behaviors and attitudes of Hawai‘i residents. Beginning later this month, the department will launch the Hawai‘i Health and Media Survey to learn more about how people access and respond to health-related information.

Registration for summer courses at a lowered tuition rate for Hawaiʻi residents is open at all seven University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges, providing students with an accelerated and cost-effective way to earn credits. Hawaiʻi residents pay just $131 per credit (normally $248), and can use this opportunity to save money, get ahead academically and explore new classes—all in a shorter time frame.

The crash occurred on Sunday at approximately 5:30 p.m.

The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), designating April 2025 as “National Native Plant Month.”

Registration will be available online starting at 7:45 a.m. on May 1.

The NEH grants support Kindergarten through 12th grade education, lifelong learning and programs like Hawaiʻi History Day, Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate and Try Think.

Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority employees do not sell solar systems, nor do they educate the public about its financing programs through cold-calling, door-to-door sales, door knocking, or anything similar.

The nursing program at Kauaʻi Community College is one of the programs highlighted by the series, which signs a light on nontraditional CTE programs.

High surf conditions and powerful current activity at Hanalei Bay and along the entire North Shore are making ocean activities hazardous. A high surf warning is in effect through 6 p.m. today (April 6).

Staffing capacity issues mean travelers to the mainland, Alaska or Guam with flights out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will have fewer stations where their baggage can be checked for plants, insects and hazardous plant diseases.

The Huakaʻi Initiative also was created with rural schools and students in mind, especially with the greatest physician shortages in the rural neighbor island areas of Hawaiʻi.

The work of the economic development specialist, who has been with Kauaʻi County since the fall of 2021, is focused on making sure the Garden Isle has a sustainable future.

“Air rescues are complex, and when inclement weather is in the mix, that adds another layer of danger. … We continue to urge outdoor enthusiasts to avoid hiking during severe weather, as it can put them and our first responders at risk.” — Kaua‘i Fire Chief Michael Gibson.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check this week’s schedule to see if any of your plans will be impacted by upcoming road work.

Customers in those areas are advised to limit their water use to essential needs only until further notice to avoid a water service outage.

The high surf advisory is expected to continue till 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Heavy rains the morning of April 3 caused stream levels to become unsafe to cross for the about 50 people, who were able to hike out the morning of April 4.

Parks and Recreation closed the pool April 1 following a mechanical failure. The Waimea pool remains open for its regular schedule.