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Hawaiian monk seal pup welcomed with open arms at Big Island’s Honokōhau Harbor, but maybe too much?
State and The Marine Mammal Center partner for public outreach and education campaign for fishers and boaters at West Hawai’i harbor to remind them that some actions can make the endangered 5-month-old monk seal rely on people for food or get too close to fishing hooks, etc.
Little more than stiff breeze blows through during 2024 hurricane season besides Hone and Gilma
This year featured just 2 tropical cyclones, pretty much right on the money as far as the Central Pacific Hurricane Center’s outlook issued in May, which called for 1 to 4 tropical cyclones and 50% chance of fewer than the 4 to 5 storms the basin sees in an average year.
Businesses want to return to Lahaina. Can they afford to wait for the rebuild?
With the rebuilding of homes underway and the commercial cleanup nearly finished, businesses say the timing is crucial to rebuild and provide jobs for returning residents.
Protecting Hawaiian spinner dolphins from harassment in Big Island waters is not easy
Ocean recreators in Hawai‘i Island’s waters are the worst offenders in the state of Hawai‘i when it comes to maintaining 50 yards from the dolphins.
AAA Hawaiʻi: Record number of Pacific states residents set to travel this Thanksgiving
AAA Hawaiʻi is projecting 14.2 million residents of Hawaiʻi, Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, a 2.8% increase over last year’s record number of travelers.
Volcano Watch: Quantifying corrosion downwind of Kīlauea
A team of scientists from Aotearoa New Zealand teamed up with scientists from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in December 2022 to carry out a small pilot study of atmospheric corrosion rates on the Island of Hawai‘i.
Kaua‘i kōnane expert revitalizing ancient Hawaiian board game watched by Capt. Cook
Anahola resident John Ka‘ohelauli‘i is an author, researcher and educator dedicated to the ancient Hawaiian game of kōnane.
Service status of Kauaʻi refuse transfer stations
The County of Kauaʻi Public Information Office released the following update on the current status of Kauaʻi’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill as of 5:25 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22: Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station (NEW UPDATE)5-3751 Kuhio Hwy, PrincevilleOpen 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Green waste is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Current […]
Turning to ʻike Hawaiʻi — ancestral knowledge — to inspire solutions for today’s complex problems
Hundreds attend 2024 Piʻo Summit “Hulihia: Fire and Rain” at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, which featured panel discussions highlighting Native Hawaiian values and practicies that can guide healing and renewal for ʻāina and communities.
State agency warns public about scam calls targeting licenses of medical professionals
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is warning the public about phone scammers impersonating state officials and government agencies to target primarily dental professionals.
Store staff discovers 2-foot holiday hitchhiker slithering among Christmas tree shipment on Big Island
The gopher snake was discovered the morning of Nov. 16 by staff at a store that had unloaded about half of the trees from the container before the special delivery holiday hitchhiker was revealed.
Island residents alerted about recalled carrots linked to E. coli outbreak on mainland
There had been one death, 39 reported illnesses and 15 hospitalizations as of Nov. 19 in 18 states connected with the outbreak. State health officials are investigating if the carrots have caused illness or adverse effects in Hawaiʻi.
Kama‘āina welcomed aboard new Hawaiian Airlines program Huaka‘i by Hawaiian
Free benefits program, taking off in January 2025, offers Hawai‘i residents greater value when flying with the airline on neighbor island trips, including free checked bag and 10% or 20% of one booking per quarter.
Hundreds of coral colonies recovered for restoration in ‘massive effort’ on Big Island
Collaboration of conservation divers successfully removed and relocated nearly 11 years of coral growth from a decommissioned fish farm pipe ring during complex 3-day operation in West Hawai‘i waters.
USDA grants big bucks to DA BUX program
The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, awarded $8.4 million to extend program through end of 2026, benefiting SNAP participants and local farmers statewide, including on Kaua‘i.
Want to quit? Great American Smokeout on Thursday with help for adults, teens
Each year, the third Thursday of November is recognized as the Great American Smokeout, a day that encourages those who smoke to commit to healthier, smoke-free lives.
New ‘shaka’ curriculum headed to Hawaiʻi classrooms
The new shaka curriculum comes on the heels of “Shaka, A Story of Aloha,” winning the Best Documentary Award in the Hawai’i International Film Festival.
Final supermoon of the year is November’s full Beaver Moon
Earth and its constant cosmic companion have their last closest encounter of the year tonight. Moonrise is Moonrise in Līhuʻe and Hanalei is at 5:53 p.m. today, but the moon will still look full through Sunday morning in case you miss it.
Embattled Kaua‘i police chief expected to retire
In September, the Kauaʻi Police Commission voted to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Chief Todd Raybuck “pertaining to an allegation that the Chief mishandled his firearm.”
Sheraton Kauaʻi hotel workers ratify contract after historic Labor Day strike
Hospitality workers at the Sheraton Kauaʻi Resort ratified their contract with the hotel after being part of a historic strike over Labor Day weekend.