Hawaii News
St. Catherine School shutting down next month; it’s served Kaua‘i families since 1946
Administrators confirmed St. Catherine’s closure on Friday, after parents staged a failed attempt to save the school in mid-March.
Hawai‘i lawmakers pass Silver Alert program to protect kūpuna, other vulnerable community members
The program will help locate and safeguard missing persons who are elderly or are cognitively impaired or developmentally disabled.
UH Cancer Center receives $100,000 gift for community outreach
The gift comes as the center moves to its next phase as an advanced research and patient care facility.
Gov. Green establishes Climate Advisory Team to develop climate resilience policy
The newly formed committee will tackle climate disasters and provide a roadmap to mitigate the financial impact of climate change.
Schatz on largest repatriation of cultural items in Hawaiian history: ‘Long overdue’
The University of California, Berkeley recently returned 335 Native Hawaiian items, including 34 sacred items, to the islands.
Issued: Brown water advisory at Kōloa Landing, Wailuā Bay and Lydgate Park
Rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff.
Haʻena residents challenge AT&T cell tower plans
Kaua’i County Council members held a briefing on AT&T’s plan to place a 5G cell tower on a house lot in Ha’ena during a committee meeting on Wednesday, as community residents filled the chambers to speak out against the proposed construction.
Coffee labeling standards bill gets final approval from Hawaiʻi Legislature
House Bill 2298, introduced by Big Island state Rep. Nicole Lowen, mandates that as of July 1, 2027, any coffee labeled or advertised with a Hawaiʻi geographic origin must consist of at least 51% coffee, by weight, from that region.
Department of the attorney general releases annual firearm registration statistics
Firearm registration activity increased dramatically over the course of the 24 years for which these data have been systematically compiled and reported.
Google invests in improving Hawaiʻi’s internet infrastructure
“We are truly grateful for Google’s transformative investment in our state’s digital infrastructure,” said Lt. Gov. Luke.
Department of Health issues a recall alert for Gibson Farms bulk organic California shelled walnuts due to potential e. coli contamination
The recalled product may have been distributed at Hoku Foods Natural Market, at both the Kapaʻa and Koloa store locations.
Statewide siren test for May takes place Wednesday morning
The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of the Hawai‘i Statewide Alert and Warning System used to notify the public during emergencies.
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture receives landmark support from State Legislature
H.B. 2619, which appropriates almost $20 million, awaits a final vote by the Senate and House of Representatives.
Kaua‘i schoolchildren visit PMRF to do ‘good for the land’ while celebrating Earth Day
The Pacific Missile Range Facility and its partners held a competitive beach cleanup and more on April 26.
Youth development org Tee First holding golf programs for Kaua‘i kids, teens this summer
First Tee – Hawai‘i is a youth development organization that helps kids and teens build their strength of character through golf.
Hawai‘i rates highly on safety and security according to Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Survey
More than 90% of visitors from all markets rated Hawai‘i as “excellent” or “above average” when it comes to being a safe and secure destination.
Community colleges offering free summer training – careers include esports, tech, more
The training classes offer the chance to upskill and attain industry certifications, opening doors to employment, paid internships and apprenticeships.
Southwest Airlines hosts first mock travel day for families with Autism Moms of Kona
This mock travel day was meant as a fun activity to help children with autism get more comfortable with the process of going through the airport — starting from the ticket counter, to going through security, and agriculture to boarding a plane and ending at baggage claim.
Hawai‘i college student chosen for Dow Jones News Fund internship
Among 86 college students chosen for the program, Tori DeJournett was selected from a pool of more than 1,000 applicants and the only recipient from Hawaiʻi.
Governor Green approves broadband equity access and development state match plan
“In an increasingly interconnected world, access to broadband is not just a convenience—it’s a necessity,” said Governor Green.