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Kaua‘i groups awarded $385,000 for community projects
Grant recipients included HAPA, Malama Kaua‘i, the Kaua‘i Community Science Center and the Aina Alliance, among others.
Plane lost power before Līhu‘e Airport crash
The unidentified pilot sustained serious injuries, according to the National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary findings.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 testing centers close next month
Almost 90,000 COVID-19 rapid PCR tests have been run through the county’s testing sites to date, according to Kaua‘i officials.
Big wave surfers flocked to Maui to delight the crowd at Jaws
Pro surfer Matahi Drollet wiped out at Jaws on Maui and broke his board, but a local found the tail piece and is returning it to him because keeping the fins of somebody else is “bad luck.”
State official addressing Kaua‘i women’s issues next week
The public is encouraged to attend the meeting discussing topics including abortion legislation, period poverty and solutions to violence against women.
Vidinha Stadium track and field to close Jan. 17 to Jan. 27
Vidinha Stadium track and field in Līhuʻe will be closed from Tuesday, Jan. 17 to Friday, Jan. 27. The closure is necessary to conduct temporary repairs to the track, according to the County of Kaua‘i Department of Parks and Recreation, which announced the pending closure this week. “We thank the public for your patience as […]
Kaua‘i Solid Waste offering $80k through competitive grant program
Grant funds are only available to non-profit organizations, which submit applications by Feb. 10.
UH to use $2.4M grant to develop and advance energy, marine, other blue economy technologies
The funding from the U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval Research will be used to develop and advance energy, marine and other blue economy technologies and opportunities aimed at strengthening the state’s economy and workforce.
New state AG division dedicated to help combat human trafficking, raise awareness
Wednesday is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. It is commemorated during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which has been observed each year in January since 2010.
Authorities recover wreckage, flight crew of Hawai‘i Life Flight air ambulance that crashed in waters off Maui
The twin-engine, turbine-powered airplane crashed into the Maui Channel late on the night of Dec. 15 off the coast of Kaupo, Maui.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General ends prosecution of elders who protested telescope on Mauna Kea
New Hawai’i State Attorney General Anne Lopez said she decided that the continued pursuit of the cases of protesters of the Thirty Meter Telescope was not in the best interest of the people of the state.
Disentanglement teams train to rescue humpback whales in Hawaiʻi
Specialized, highly-trained federal and state workers head out on a search and rescue mission when a report of a humpback whale entanglement is received.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green pledges $100 million to fight climate change with surplus budget
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green has established a Climate Advisory Panel and is re-committing the state to the U.S. Climate Alliance.
Male visitor in critical condition after being pulled from waters off Anini Beach
A visitor from Shanghai, China, is in critical condition after pulled from waters off Anini Beach on Monday.
ePlan and online Buildings Permit Status will be going offline
The ePlan and online Building Permit Status will be going offline.
UPDATE: High Surf Warning extended for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau until 6 a.m. Friday
The warning, which forecasts north-facing surf rising 40 to 50 feet, goes into effect Tuesday at midnight.
Jan. 15 is deadline to sign up for health insurance through Affordable Care Act
Coverage will begin Feb. 1 for individuals who have signed up by the Jan. 15 deadline for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
Kaua‘i County announces holiday closures
Because the Waimea swimming pool is closed on Mondays, staff will observe the holiday on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano desecrated by man urinating into the summit
A man recently urinated into the home of Pele, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
Whale sanctuary welcomes volunteers to 2023 Ocean Count
Thousands of humpback whales breed, give birth and nurse offspring near the Hawaiian Islands each winter and spring.
