Hawaii News
County officials continuing damage assessments following storm, advises residents to stay informed
Due to a significant decrease in daily reports being submitted, officials believe that the scope of impact has been captured. Therefore, KEMA will be closing the portal on Monday, April 29.
BLNR to decide on Coco Palms land parcels issue
The Friday meeting surrounds two state parcels, measuring 0.12 and 0.855 acres, which are connected to the Coco Palms Resort.
Volcano Watch — Introducing HVO’s new online eruption map
The web map went online back in March to be ready for the next eruption, but most of the sub-layers are currently empty, with the intention that map features will be populated when a new eruption starts at any of Hawaii’s volcanoes.
KKCR, Kaua‘i Resilience Center debut ‘Stay Safe Kaua‘i’ – a show about emergency preparedness
‘Stay Safe Kaua‘i’ debuted a week after heavy rains flooded the Garden Isle, prompting rescues and road closures.
UH-Mānoa gets in the mobile esports game, hosting ‘Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’ tourney
Eight college teams from UH-Mānoa, University of Guam, Northern Marianas College and Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi recently battled it out for the Aloha Collegiate Cup in the ‘Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’ event
AARP expert warns Hawaiʻi homeowners to beware of contractor fraud
“Disasters unfortunately attract crooked contractors,” said Greenwood, who spoke at AARP Hawai`i Fight Fraud Together seminars in Kona and Hilo this week.
Cat feces suspected in death of a nēnē gosling found in Big Island park
“This tragic incident highlights the problem of having feral cat colonies in areas that are known habitat for endangered or threatened species,” said DLNR Chair Dawn Chang.
Lydgate Beach Park, Kamalani Playground to reopen Thursday
However, the Kaua’i County Department of Parks and Recreation reports Morgan’s Ponds will remain closed until further notice.
Final version of FY 2024-25 state budget bill approved by Senate, House committees
The supplemental spending plan for fiscal year 2024-25 incudes an operating budget of $10,395,945,997 in general funds and $19,209,528,184 through all funding methods.
State Land Board to consider more than $3M in fines in death of Laysan albatross, destruction of native bee habitat on O‘ahu
The board on Friday will consider whether to approve the fines levied against several North Shore property owners.
State ranks among best for quality Pre-K programs; however, near bottom for access
The National Institute for Early Education Research 2023 State of Preschool report revealed the state ranks 44th for enrollment of 4-year-olds and 31st for 3-year-olds.
Kaua‘i community groups, old and new, throw Earth Day party at Anahola Beach Park
The newly-formed Mens Empowerment Gathering Alliance helmed the ocean conservation event featuring music, a cleanup and more.
Real Property Assessments, Collections Office will close early on April 25
Normal hours of operation at the Real Property Assessment and Collections divisions are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Two Hawai‘i Island businesses partner to create the low-methane burger
The Ola Brew taprooms in Hilo and Kona will offer the Smash Burger — Earth Day edition — while supplies last.
Boys & Girls clubs from throughout Hawai‘i visit O‘ahu for annual Ocean Sports Day
Kids learned the importance of enjoying the ocean safely while exploring new activities like canoe paddling, surfing and more.
New tsunami video distributed on Kaua‘i gives insight, answers on how to prepare
2024 marks 78 years since the deadly 1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake that generated deadly tsunami waves over 50 feet high in Hilo.
Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Kapa‘a Saturday; three people displaced
One off-duty firefighter was nearby when the fire was reported, and responded to the scene where he assisted crews with initial fire operations.
Rare sighting of Risso’s dolphins off Big Island leave tour guides in awe
On Wednesday, Hawaiian Adventures Kona was about 10 miles offshore with 26 guests when Capt. Andrew Aggergaard and crew member Olivia Miller saw a pod of six Risso’s dolphins for the first time.
YWCA Kaua‘i’s Wiwo‘ole Project to house domestic violence, sexual assault survivors
The six units on ‘Elua Street in Līhu‘e will serve as ‘bridge housing’ for YWCA Kaua‘i clients searching for long-term homes.
Kaukau 4 Keiki summer food program accepting applications, volunteers on Kaua‘i
Through Kaukau 4 Keiki, Mālama Kaua‘i will prepare and deliver 500 meal boxes once per week for nine weeks, from June 3 to July 29.
