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$2M donation supports University of Hawai‘i Hamilton Library collections
The gift – the largest single donation ever made to the library – supports 12 sections that include special, area and archival collections, including maps.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool estimated to reopen August
Officials initially anticipated construction to be complete by late May 2023. However, further renovations were deemed necessary before the pool reopened.
Special Olympics held at University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Athletes and coaches paraded into the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Les Murakami Stadium on June 9 for the organization’s Opening Ceremonies.
Mazie Hirono, Ron Kouchi hosting live-streamed Hawai‘i on the Hill Policy Summit
Congressional leaders and members of the Biden-Harris Administration will participate in the Policy Summit to be streamed on YouTube.
Following Sunday closure, Diamond Head reopens for King Kamehameha Day
Diamond Head State Monument is the busiest State Park in Hawai‘i.
3 people displaced after structure fire in Kalāheo
Firefighters arrived on scene and found a single-story residence fully engulfed in flames. No occupants of the residence were inside or around the scene.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: June 10-16
There will be no lane closures on Monday, June 12 in observance of King Kamehameha Day.
Salvation Army ARC monthly donation event scheduled for June 16
Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes.
Free training program helps parents and residents change their communities
Through the Parent Leadership Training Institute, participants identify issues that impact children and practice their new skills by completing hands-on projects in their own communities.
California visitor dies while swimming in waters off Tunnels Beach on Kauaʻi
On Friday night, a male visitor died while swimming in waters off Tunnels Beach in Hāʻena, according to the Kauaʻi Police Department.
Volcano Watch: Reflections of recent volcano eruptions on Big Island
Scientists at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory explain in this week’s Volcano Watch how they have been able to successfully forecast eruptions on the Big Island, although only an hour or so before it happens.
Recruitment open for adult corrections officers in Hawaiʻi
Qualified individuals across all islands are sought to apply for adult corrections officer positions at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Public Safety.
3 men join Kaua‘i police force
Three officers graduated from the Kaua’i Police Department 98th Police Academy in a ceremony on Thursday morning.
Kauaʻi community-led tourism management system at popular Hā‘ena State Park now model for state
Prior to the unveiling of “The Transformation of Hā‘ena State Park,” Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green stopped by to sign a related bill into law.
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.
