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Applications available for Pacific Century Fellows
The program, modeled after a White House group, is seeking community leaders in Hawai‘i.
Bill to make airports resilient to severe weather introduced by Hawaiʻi Sen. Schatz
U.S. Senators Brian Schatz and Ted Budd introduced legislation to improve airport infrastructure across the country, making them more resilient to severe weather and natural disasters.
Watch: 3 Hawaiian monk seals return to ocean following care on Big Island
Three endangered Hawaiian monk seals have a second chance at life in the ocean after being rehabilitated at a marine hospital, Ke Kai Ola, in Kona on the Big Island.
Elemental Excelerator accepting startup applications through May 31
Elemental Excelerator, a climate tech investor, has invested in more than 150 portfolio companies to date.
Almost 9,000 in Hawai‘i haven’t claimed $9.2 million in refunds
Those who haven’t filed their 2019 taxes have until July 17 to receive their unclaimed refunds.
Late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho honored during Merrie Monarch’s Hōʻike Night
The 60th Merrie Monarch Festival kicks off with Hōʻike Night during which generations of dancers of the late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho will honor him.
Grove Farm hosting free ‘Ohana Train Day this Saturday
Grove Farm Museum is celebrating the birthday of Kaua‘i planter and train namesake Paul Isenberg.
Job fair today at War Memorial Convention Hall in Līhu‘e
Over 50 businesses representing a variety of industries on Kaua‘i are offering an assortment of employment opportunities at the job fair.
Hawai‘i State House amends, approves 77 senate bills
Measures passed by the house today include bills relating to electronic smoking devices, child welfare services, and more.
Integrated Hawai‘i Pacific Hydrogen Hub applies for federal funding
Hawai‘i State Energy Office leads broad consortium to obtain federal support for regional clean hydrogen hub
Hanalei Beach parking lots to close Wednesday, Thursday mornings
The closures will run from 5 to 10 a.m. on the mornings of April 12 and 13.
Creator of double-gourd drums for ancient hula at Merrie Monarch’s craft fair
Using ipu grown at his farm, Kalim Smith builds ipu heke, a double-gourd drum, and ipu heke ‘ole, a single gourd drum, which are used in ancient hula.
Lane closure scheduled for Maluhia Road; Kalapaki parking lot to be closed
Through trucks are prohibited on Ōma‘o Road for the duration of this project.
Measles infection identified in O‘ahu international traveler
The Department of Health has been able to identify those with known exposure to the case.
Kanu Hawai‘i expands annual volunteerism celebration with Volunteer Month 2023
Most of the more than 800 events held during Volunteer Month have an environmental and cultural stewardship focus.
Travelers to Merrie Monarch reminded again of ʻōhiʻa quarantine
Anyone who violates the quarantine rule may be charged with a misdemeanor and fined not less than $100 with a maximum fine of $10,000.
Grant program to boost food hubs launched by Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture
The Hawai’i Department of Agriculture now is accepting Proposals for the Food Hub Pilot Program that offers grants between $50,000 and $250,000.
Kaua‘i community invited to celebrate ‘Āina Day at National Tropical Botanical Garden
The National Tropical Botanical Garden will be giving away small ‘ōhi‘a trees as part of its ‘Āina Day festivities that will take place on April 22 at its South Shore Visitors Center in Po‘ipū.
Hawaiʻi Gas issues RFPs for renewable hydrogen, renewable natural gas
Hawaiʻi Gas is seeking proposals from local and national suppliers who can provide up to 2,300 kg per day of renewable hydrogen or up to 65,000 therms of renewable natural gas.
Therapists to analyze ‘climate psychology’ at next Kaua‘i Climate Action Forum
Two psychotherapists will discuss the toll of climate change through anxiety, denial and more.
