Hawaii News
Land board authorizes temporary closures of wildlife sanctuaries
In an action inspired by last month’s birth of a monk seal on Mokulua island off of O‘ahu’s windward coast, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the temporary closure of wildlife sanctuaries statewide when necessary to protect endangered or threatened species.
Opossum captured in Honolulu outside a downtown office building
Although opossums are less likely to carry rabies than other mammals, they are carriers of parasites and other diseases.
Neighbor Island contestants to take the stage in Hawai‘i’s Finest Talent Contest on O‘ahu
Neighbor island artists will be flown to O‘ahu, courtesy of Southwest Airlines, and will enjoy accommodations provided by The SurfJack Hotel & Swim Club.
‘Our generation’s big infrastruture moment’: Feds push ‘Pay’ on $149.5M to get Hawai‘i 100% internet connected
The funds come from the Internet for All initiative, which provides a total of $65 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand high-speed internet accees in communities throughout the United States. On the Big Island, that includes 7,970 unserved and 295 underserved homes and businesses.
ʻTaken from us too soon’: Family, friends share messages following fatal helicopter crash
Pilot Guy Croydon, 69, was flying a Robinson R44 helicopter operating with the tour company Ali’i Kaua‘i Air Tours and Charters, when it crashed for reasons currently under investigation, on Thursday, July 11. Also on board were passengers James Quintua, 60, and his wife Amy Nichole Ruark Quinta, 53.
No homes destroyed following brush fire in West Kaua‘i; blaze is 100% contained
Fire Prevention Bureau is continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.
Info-sessions to educate Kaua‘i residents on broadband equity and funding
The federal government allocated $149.5 million to Hawaiʻi to fund internet infrastructure buildout to locations with no or substandard access.
Lane closures scheduled for portions of Liliuokalani Street in Kīlauea July 18 and July 19
One lane will remain open to accommodate alternating traffic in both directions. Access will be provided for residents in the area.
Update: American Red Cross shelters closed following containment of West Kaua‘i brush fire
Approximately 150 people sought shelter on Monday.
Update: Brush fire in Kaumakani 100% contained; about 1,000 acres scorched
Power is being preserved in Waimea in order to support Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital and the established emergency shelter at the Waimea Gym. Waimea residents are encouraged to conserve power to the greatest extent possible.
British Army soldiers win World’s Toughest Row, reaching Kaua‘i after 36 days of rowing
Adam Siggs, Joshua Warne, Adam Sedgwick and Richard Wilkinson are serving members of the Corps of Royal Engineers.
New zero-interest loan program for University of Hawai‘i engineering students
The initiative intends to help students with proven need while also meeting the state’s workforce demand for engineers.
Search for pilot, passenger suspended after helicopter crash near Nāpali Coast on Kaua‘i
Missing are 69-year-old Guy Croyden, pilot of the helicopter, and 60-year-old James Quintua, one of the passengers.
World’s Toughest Row’s victors set to reach Hanalei Bay on Sunday – after more than one month at sea
In a wrestle for podium places, teams from all over the world have fought their way across 2,800 miles of ocean.
Update: High surf advisory extended for south-facing shores on Kaua‘i, elsewhere
Large breaking waves are anticipated building Sunday to eight to 12 feet.
NOAA ‘mother ship’ circling Hawaiian Islands as scientist scuba divers monitor coral reefs
Twenty scientists, in addition to crew members, are aboard Oscar Elton Sette, which departed its home port of Honolulu on July 1.
‘The smallest and cheapest’: Aviation attorney speaks out about fatal Kauaʻi helicopter crash
“On Kauaʻi in particular, a twin-engine turbine helicopter seems to be the prudent thing to use, but very few operators do because they’re more expensive,” said attorney Ladd Sanger.
Update: Helicopter crash search operation continues Saturday on Kaua‘i
One person was recovered on Thursday and was confirmed deceased. Two others remain missing.
Coast Guard searching for missing people following helicopter crash near Nāpali Coast
The helicopter that crashed was a Robinson R44 from the Ali’i Kauaʻi Air Tours and Charters company in Kauai. The helicopter had one pilot and two passengers aboard.
State accepting applications to fund small-scale agriculture projects
This is the fourth year of the grant program, which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food-insecure communities.
