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Hawaiian Airlines suspending underperforming routes to South Korea, Japan, Boston
The airline announced it will suspend service between Honolulu and Incheon, South Korea; Fukuoka, Japan; and Boston. It will subsequently redeploy aircraft to boost flights between Honolulu and Sydney, Australia; Papeete, Tahiti; Los Angeles; and Seattle.
New free airport wayfinding app enhances passenger experience at Līhuʻe Airport
The LIH Airport app for Lῑhuʻe Airport offers travelers a new mobility tool to navigate the airport terminal and includes a link to the airport’s flight information and airport website, which also features information about other airport services and guidance.
USDA seeks info about local conservation practices for 2025 project survey
Local National Agricultural Statistics Service representatives will visit operations and properties this month and in September to determine if they meet eligibility criteria for the survey.
Emergency road closure scheduled this week for part of Akemāmā Road in Lāwaʻi
The closure is set for 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 13, weather permitting, for the removal of hazardous trees hanging above the roadway and ensure public safety.
Construction of temporary bridge on Anahola Road expected through December
Bridge will be closed for duaration of project, but no additional closures are anticipated; pedestrian access over the bridge will be retained throughout the project.
Recovery fair to emphasize community, connection and resources next month
The “Recovery Through Connections and Community” fair will be in Līhuʻe outside the county building on September 12 for a family-friendly day of promoting healing and support.
State expands accessible early childhood education opportunities statewide
Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s Ready Keiki Initiative has led to more funding to grow the number of public school prekindergarten classrooms from 54 to 88 statewide since 2022.
Kauaʻi records the highest number of cases of whooping cough as of July
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reports a significant surge of 203 pertussis cases statewide.
East Kauaʻi community to discuss the future of transportation tonight
The fourth workshop for the East Kauaʻi Community and Circulation Plan will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Kapaʻa today.
Repaving project on Wawae Road will limit access to homes next week
Prepare for significant travel disruptions on Wawae Road as a repaving project completely closes a portion of the road between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Aug. 18 to 22.
American Job Centers offer Hawai‘i residents free training for in-demand jobs
American Job Centers in Hawai‘i are offering free resources to help residents gain the training and connections they need to land in-demand jobs.
Tribute on two year wildfire anniversary brings Maui community together in healing
During the third and final 2025 Kuhinia Maui gathering marking the second anniversary of the Maui wildfires, hundreds of community members came together at Lahaina Civic Center to pay tribute to lives lost through songs, speeches and multicultural and multigenerational presentations.
Hawai‘i Children’s Action Network to honor Champions for Children, Sept. 13
Hawai’i Children’s Action Network (HCAN), the only nonprofit organization in Hawai‘i solely dedicated to advocating for children, will honor the 2025 Champions for Children at The Pacific Club in downtown Honolulu on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau south-facing shores remain under high surf advisory; minor flooding of coastal areas also still likely
Waves of 10 to 14 feet are forecast this morning, decreasing to 8 to 12 feet this afternoon and 7 to 10 feet Monday. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation also will be an issue with continued coastal flooding.
Federal court ruling halts commercial fishing granted by Trump executive order in Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument
The ruling nullifies a National Marine Fisheries Service letter sent April 25 that gave commercial fishers a green light to fish in the national monument south and southwest of Hawai’i following an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Kaua‘i County Mayor Kawakami completes successful Sister City, cultural exchange visit to Japan
The Kaua‘i delegation from July 20-28 visited the cities of Mimasaka, Moriyama and Suō-Ōshima — as well as Kyoto and several surrounding municipalities — where they engaged in ceremonial events, historical tours, cultural demonstrations and personal exchanges that highlighted the deep bonds between Kaua‘i and Japan.
New partnership between Big Island police, UH-Hilo supports continuing education of law enforcement officers throughout state
Program launching this fall gives law enforcement throughout the state opportunity to earn bachelor of arts degree in administration of justice through the College of Arts and Sciences at the Hilo campus, entirely online, so officers can continue to serve their communities while advancing their education.
NASA telescope atop Mauna Kea on Big Island helps unlock clues to life on Earth
New research using Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array observations together with data from NASA Infrared Telescope Facility show water in Halley-type comet 12P/Pons-Brooks matches that in Earth’s oceans, strengthening tje theory that comets helped make our planet habitable.
Wilcox Health Foundation to benefit from Kukuiʻula’s 2025 Summer Parade of Homes
Community invited to tour curated collection of custom-designed homes at 1,010-acre residential and resort community in Poʻipū to support island health care — and earn entries to win exclusive prizes.
Construction scheduled today for portion of Kaua‘i County Department of Water parking lot
Work will take place today along the east end of the parking lot to install wheel stops; customers who need to access the parking lot in Līhuʻe should exercise caution.
