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Several events, volunteer opportunities scheduled during Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month

This year’s theme is “Who Protects Hawaiʻi? We All Do,” underscoring the collaborative approach necessary to address and effectively manage the risks invasive species pose.

County to open registration for youth Summer Fun Program on May 15

The 2024 Summer Fun Program will run from June 17 to July 26, on weekdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays. It’s open to children 5 to 11 years old.

State House leadership reflects on bills passed in 2024 that improve lives of Hawaiʻi residents

House speaker says this year was incredibly productive for the chamber, which made significant progress on its priorities including tax relief for asset limited, income constrained, employed families.

First responders rescue injured visitor in Princeville Friday

First responders rescued an injured 65-year-old male Washington visitor in Princeville on Friday, May 3.

Volcano Watch: What’s shaking at the summit of Kīlauea?

Since midnight of April 27, over 1,600 earthquake events have been recorded on Kīlauea on the Big Island.

St. Catherine School shutting down next month; it’s served Kaua‘i families since 1946

Administrators confirmed St. Catherine’s closure on Friday, after parents staged a failed attempt to save the school in mid-March.

Hawai‘i lawmakers pass Silver Alert program to protect kūpuna, other vulnerable community members

The program will help locate and safeguard missing persons who are elderly or are cognitively impaired or developmentally disabled.

Firefighters battle multiple brush fires in Anahola, arson suspected

No injuries or damaged structures were reported. as a result of three small blazes near ‘Ehukai Road and a 4.3-acre fire in an area called Crack 14.

Massachusetts visitor rescued while hiking near Kalalau Beach

The 36-year-old woman, who apparently became dehydrated, declined medical treatment after being transported to Princeville Airport and was released.

UH Cancer Center receives $100,000 gift for community outreach

The gift comes as the center moves to its next phase as an advanced research and patient care facility.

Gov. Green establishes Climate Advisory Team to develop climate resilience policy

The newly formed committee will tackle climate disasters and provide a roadmap to mitigate the financial impact of climate change.

Schatz on largest repatriation of cultural items in Hawaiian history: ‘Long overdue’

The University of California, Berkeley recently returned 335 Native Hawaiian items, including 34 sacred items, to the islands.

Issued: Brown water advisory at Kōloa Landing, Wailuā Bay and Lydgate Park

Rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff.

Haʻena residents challenge AT&T cell tower plans

Kaua’i County Council members held a briefing on AT&T’s plan to place a 5G cell tower on a house lot in Ha’ena during a committee meeting on Wednesday, as community residents filled the chambers to speak out against the proposed construction.

Kapa‘a transfer station only accepting bagged trash Friday

The change is because of scheduled equipment repairs, which could be finished as early as Saturday. All other services at the facility are still available.

Kaua‘i police alert public about new phone scam involving threat of arrest for missing jury duty

To make the scam appear credible, callers could use real information about the victim, real court addresses and names of court or law enforcement officials.

Buildings to light up green for Mental Health Month

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health and its partners are joining together to encourage Hawaiʻi residents to foster acceptance of mental health care and end the prejudice and discrimination that create barriers to seeking treatment.

Coffee labeling standards bill gets final approval from Hawaiʻi Legislature

House Bill 2298, introduced by Big Island state Rep. Nicole Lowen, mandates that as of July 1, 2027, any coffee labeled or advertised with a Hawaiʻi geographic origin must consist of at least 51% coffee, by weight, from that region.

Over 400 pounds of unneeded medication collected during National Drug Take Back Day

For more than a decade, the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day has removed almost 18 million pounds of unneeded medications from communities across the country.

Department of the attorney general releases annual firearm registration statistics

Firearm registration activity increased dramatically over the course of the 24 years for which these data have been systematically compiled and reported.
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