Hawai‘i News
U.S. Representatives Ed Case, Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi begin new terms in 118th Congress
On Tuesday when the 118th Congress convened, U.S. Rep. Ed Case (HI-01) began his fifth term and U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) began her rookie term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Lānaʻi and its changing landscape showcased in virtual exhibit
The Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center celebrates the new year with the opening of a virtual audio and visual exhibit that takes visitors on a journey to explore Lānaʻi’s past as a way to better understand the island of today.
Hawaiʻi House Finance Committee to hold first briefings on budget proposals
The Hawai’i State House Committee on Finance will hold its first informational briefings of 2023, during which various state department representatives will provide updates and requests on their budget proposals.
Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai’i sworn into Congress for new term
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) won reelection to a second full term last November, garnering more than 71% of the vote – the largest margin of victory by any Senate candidate in 2022.
UH students offers free online coding classes for youth in Hawaiʻi
This year, a computer science club at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will offer a free online or in-person 3-month introductory coding class for 6th to 12th grade students on how to create websites.
4.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Hawaiʻi Island
The earthquake was at a depth of 12 miles below sea level; and it occurred in a region of stress interaction between Mauna Loa and Kīlauea volcanoes.
8.7% Social Security increase could affect SNAP benefits for some in Hawai’i
SNAP eligibility and benefit amounts are based on income limits set by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Nutrition Services.
Kauaʻi weekly lane closures: Dec. 31, 2022-Jan. 6, 2023
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation weekly lane closures for Dec. 31, 2022, through Jan. 6, 2023.
Hawaiian Church of Hawaiʻi Nei to hold workshops about iwi kūpuna repatriation
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Iwi Kūpuna Repatriation and Reinterment Program is providing $50,000 over two years to The Hawaiian Church of Hawaiʻi Nei for a series of workshops.
Balloon releases now banned in Hawaiʻi to protect marine life
In Hawaiʻi, a new statewide law banning the intentional release of balloons — and the strongest such measure in the country — went into effect Jan. 1, 2023.
UPDATE: High surf advisory for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau now through 6 p.m. Wednesday
Surf along north-facing shores is expected to rapidly rise to 20 to 30 feet and 15 to 20 feet for shorelines facing west.
Volcano Watch: ‘Your job sounds so cool! How does someone become a volcanologist?’
There are as many different specialties within volcanology and as many paths you can take to get there as there are tools of the trade.
New warden named for Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center
Jerry Jona, who has been employed at the correctional center since 1999, will become the facility’s next chief administrator effective Jan. 3, 2023.
National Weather Service cancels high surf advisory for portions of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that surf has fallen below advisory levels.
$1.7 trillion spending bill has provisions to help Hawaiʻi small businesses, tourism
The recently passed $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill includes several initiatives to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s dominant tourism and small business economies and assist Hawai’i workers with their retirements.
Fireworks permits available for purchase at two physical locations
Fireworks permits can be purchased through New Year’s Eve, while supplies last, in person thanks to a pilot program launched by the Kaua‘i Fire Department.
High bacteria count notification for Wai‘ohai Beach canceled
Water sample retesting results show that enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.
Zoom forum to provide information about proposed Green Amendment
Maya van Rossum, founder and leader of The Green Amendment for the Generations Movement, will lead the discussion.
Nearly $3M in micro-grants to help tackle food insecurity throughout Hawaiʻi
More than 30 of the grants awarded through the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture’s Micro-Grants for Food Security Program are coming to Kauaʻi County.
Gov. Green appoints seven, including first director of Wellness and Resilience
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green appointed former Kauaʻi County Councilmember Jimmy Tokioka as Deputy of the Department of Transportation – Airports Division.
