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Hawai‘i politician behind national education report
Hawai‘i State House Rep. Justin Woodson claims “more needs to be done to support our teachers and to meet the needs of all our students.”
Tiger shark attack reported off Hawai‘i Island
Shark warning signs have gone up at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay on Tuesday morning following an apparent encounter between a man in his mid-60’s and what has been reported as a 12-foot tiger shark.
KPD shares road closures for Waimea Light Parade
Police will close off all streets along the parade route, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Mauna Loa and Kīlauea volcanoes stop erupting on Big island
Seismicity and deformation patterns remain unsettled, which means there remains a potential the KIlauea eruption will resume or a new eruption can occur at or near the summit of Kīlauea. But it is unexpected Mauna Loa’s eruption will resume.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green appoints 17 more people to his cabinet
For the first time, two Native Hawaiian women will lead the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Public invited to Kauaʻi East Side beach cleanup on Saturday
Ho‘omalu Ke Kai, one of the cleanup’s hosts, collected nearly 20,000 pounds of marine debris from Kaua‘i shorelines in 2022.
Kaua’i sees mostly below average rainfall in November
The Anahola rain gage posted its lowest November total in its 31-year data record. Līhuʻe Variety Station and Wainiha had their lowest November totals since 2012.
Is the Mauna Loa eruption over?
On Dec. 12, at 9:35 a.m., the volcano’s status report said the Northeast Rift Zone eruption of Mauna Loa may still be active at the main fissure 3 vent, but “all 2022 lava flows appear to be inactive.”
‘Last Hawaiian Princess,’ Abigail Kawānanakoa, dies Sunday at 96
The Native Hawaiian royal descendant, known by many as the last Hawaiian princess, was 96 years old.
Trustees sworn in for Office of Hawaiian Affairs; they elect leadership today
Addressing issues surrounding the Office of Hawaiian Affair’s share of the Public Land Trust revenue and the development of OHA’s lands at Kakaʻako Makai – recently renamed Hakuone – will be key areas of focus for the agency in the coming year.
Kaua‘i Climate Action Coalition hosting COP27 review Dec. 19
Speakers will include Maui Councilmember Kelly King, who attended the 26th United Nations climate change conference in Glasgow.
Hāʻena shuttle on Kaua’i hits bump in road to success
Despite recent reports of disgruntled tourists, North Shore community groups are chalking up the system as a success.
U.S. Coast Guard searches for possible missing person off Na Pali Coast
The Coast Guard is searching for a possible person in the water after locating an adrift and abandoned kayak in the near shore waters off Nualolo Kai Beach.
State orders updated COVID-19 vaccines for keiki as young as 6 months old
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has placed orders to supply participating health care providers with updated bivalent vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Kapa‘a lane closures coming Monday
State DOT officials also reminded drivers of ongoing East Side lane closures.
Case presented certificate from Hawai‘i Senate in honor of her service as DLNR chairwoman
Case completes her second term as head of the Department of Land and Natural Resources and also chairwoman of the state Board of Land and Natural Resources at the end of this year.
Update: High surf advisory extended for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i
An easterly trade wind swell will remain at advisory levels tonight before dropping just below the threshold this weekend.
Native species return to Rice Street via new murals
Koki‘o ‘ula, lehua makanoe and naupaka kahakai are the latest additions to Rice Street’s public art collection.
Kaua‘i Bus pass program accepting applications
The program provides free or discounted bus passes to those with transportation needs.
Update: Missing Utah woman located and safe
The Kaua’i Police Department thanks the public for its assistance.
