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More than $6.6 million in federal funding headed to Hawai‘i to build more housing

The funding comes from a new grant program based on U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s “Yes In My Backyard” legislation.

UH Mānoa summer program gives Native Hawaiian students tasted of college life

Living near campus, the keiki participated in programs that immersed students in activities rooted in cultural identity ranging from science, engineering to arts and math. UH Mānoa graduate students guided participants on the design and printing of 3D waʻa or canoes.

Several Totally Cool Inc. ice cream, frozen dairy products recalled for possible Listeria contamination

The products include Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery ice cream cakes, Jeni’s frozen dessert sandwiches and Marco ice cream sandwiches and ice cream pints, which might have been available at Safeway and Whole Foods in Hawaiʻi.

Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group holds inaugural meeting

The working group was established following the adoption of HCR108 by the House of Representatives in 2023. This resolution urged the creation of a nine-member working group to study policies and legislation concerning native Hawaiian intellectual property.

Kaua‘i public urged to practice fireworks safety on July 4

Due to the absence of firecracker vendors for Independence Day, no permits will be issued.

State economists: Hawai‘i unemployment rate at 3.0% in May

Year-over-year, non-farm jobs have gone up by 3,900. But non-farm jobs are down 18,700 when compared to the last month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Surfrider dubs July 5 ‘dirtiest beach day’ – Kaua‘i chapter invites island to join cleanup

Surfrider, PAL Hawai‘i and Camp Kumu are partnering to organize the annual July 5 Cleanup at Anahola on the East Side of the Garden Isle.

Kaua‘i police seek public’s assistance locating runaway ‘Ele‘ele teenager

Daisy K. Ogawa, last seen in the ‘Ele‘ele area on June 20, is known to frequent the Līhu‘e and Kapa‘a areas.

Hawai‘i Department of Health: Travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu

Five confirmed travel-related dengue cases have been identified in Hawai‘i so far in 2024.

Spate of endangered Hawaiian monk seal births on O‘ahu prompts action from officials

Signage, fencing, suspended permits and more are in effect at places like the Mokulua islets and the Sand Island State Recreation Area.

New coffee labeling rules go into effect July 1

The Hawaiian Coffee Labeling Act 211, which was enacted in July 2023, requires all coffee products carrying a Hawai‘i geographical reference to include the disclosure of the location where the coffee was grown in the state, and also indicate the percentage by weight of locally grown coffee and coffee grown elsewhere.

Garden Isle nonprofit serving Native Hawaiians awarded grant

The Kaua‘i nonprofit was one of 16 awarded grant money from across the state.

Space science community experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression more than general US population

The authors found that symptoms appear greater among marginalized groups, such as women, people of color and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community.

UH students to compete in game of drones in search of unmanned aerial systems crown

This is the fifth year the UH Drone Technologies team is participating in the competition. Its best finish was sixth in 2017 and third among U.S. teams the same year. The team aims to place higher this year.

University of Hawai‘i student-built satellite selected for NASA launch

The student-led mission aims to study solar energetic particle events and increase knowledge of the Sun.

Primary elections 2024: State House races already decided, but ballot will have federal challenges

Voters should start seeing 2024 primary ballots arriving in their mailboxes beginning July 23.

‘Sky aglow with fire & death’ – Uncle of Kaua‘i man flew on D-Day 80 years ago, long-lost letter shows

Wailuā Homesteads resident Robin Gibson and his family read RAF pilot Gordon Gibson’s handwritten account of D-Day every June.

Volcano Watch: Petrologists gather to discuss challenges and goals in understanding Kīlauea chemistry

In May of this year, a group of volcano geochemists and petrologists (scientists who study the chemistry, textures and origins of volcanic rocks) met in Hilo on the Big Island to discuss how to improve our understanding of magma storage and evolution at Kīlauea with these considerations in mind.

Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: June 22-28

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

Gov. Josh Green issues intent to veto 17 bills

This veto list reflects our need to prioritize Hawaiʻi’s crippling high cost of living, the state’s affordable housing crisis and Hawaiʻi’s families impacted by the Maui wildfires,” said Gov. JoshGreen.
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