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UH faculty members featured in new FDA podcast about health disparities in Hawai‘i

The podcast focuses on research by Deborah Taira, a professor in the Univeristy of Hawai‘i at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy and senior scientist at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, and her colleague at the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine at Mānoa.

DLNR finalizing investigation into cruise ships reported close to Na Pali Coast

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources says it’s awaiting a final report following its investigation into two cruise ships that came too close to the shore of the Na Pali Coast earlier this month.  On May 1, social media images and videos began circulating of the Royal Caribbean’s over 1,000-foot-long ship, the Celebrity […]

Kona low brings potential for heavy rain, flash flooding through weekend for Kaua‘i

Heavy showers could repeatedly move over the Hawaiian Islands from the south, especially from Kaua‘i to Maui, leading to widespread flooding, especially over leeward areas.

Flags ordered at half-staff to honor law enforcement officers who lost lives in line of duty

This week is Police Week nationwide and Wednesday is Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Gov. Josh Green calls state to action to be more aware of risks, prepared for wildfires

State’s top executive proclaimed May as Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month

Kaua‘i poi to be served at dozens of Hawai‘i schools throughout May

Across the participating schools, over 11,800 individual 4-ounce poi cups from Hanalei Poi Company and their Hanalei farmer suppliers — equating to nearly 3,000 pounds of poi — will be served.

State implements tenant screening fee regulations for Hawai‘i residents

The new law prohibits a landlord from charging an applicant for a residential dwelling unit, a tenant screening fee that is more than the actual cost to obtain information about the applicant.

Kaua‘i Community College professors among University of Hawai‘i faculty honored for excellence in teaching, research

“Congratulations to our world-class honorees who have demonstrated outstanding excellence in teaching and scholarship,” said UH President David Lassner.

Governor proclamation encourages collective action against threats from invasive species

At Friday’s proclamation ceremony celebrating Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM), Governor Josh Green, M.D., helped bring focus to the risks that invasive species pose to the environmental and economic health of Hawaiʻi, the good work taking place to combat them, and the importance of a cooperative approach in the effort.

Kaua‘i magician Matthew Singer to deliver 12 performances at Poʻipū resort this summer

The show features all-original material including two tricks the magician is particularly fond of: “Dimensional analysis” and “subconscious electrical sensing.”

Proposals sought for coconut rhinoceros beetles management in green waste

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations to eliminate coconut rhinoceros beetles on O‘ahu, and another to support green waste management on Maui, Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i island, Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.

Yearslong black slime ‘nightmare’ now in court; Kaua‘i homeowners ‘fatigued’

Nearly 80 homes in a Hanamā‘ulu a development with plumbing reportedly rife with black slime-causing bacteria.

Aurora Borealis witnessed on Big Island

“It was a beautiful purple and greenish tinge visible to the naked eye for about 5 minutes,” Brenda Trowbridge shared on social media.

Volcano Watch: The blast of the century at Kīlauea

Kīlauea began erupting explosively 100 years ago this week, for the first time in nearly a century. The eruption lasted for about 17 days, killing one person and injuring others.

Kaua‘i fisherman finds oddity in belly of tuna; scientists identify rare octopus

Alan Okuhara of Mark’s Place is a scientist at heart; he and marine biologist Molly Lutcavage have a list of ‘marine mysteries’ to solve.

Creative Industries Educator Externship held to advance skills for Hawai‘i teachers, enhance student workforce readiness

The event was a result of the Creative Industries Sector Partnership’s Career Awareness initiative, a workforce development collaboration between employers and educators.

Kaua‘i, start your engines: PMRF hosting fourth annual car show this Saturday

Ninety vehicles of all kinds have registered for the event. Attendees can vote for their favorite vehicles, and the winners will receive trophies.

Counties poised for slower growth, inflation surpasses national average, UHERO forecasts

Maui rebuilding and the incremental return of international travelers will support tourism, helping to offset a moderate pullback in the continental U.S. market.

Portion of Wawae Road in Kalāheo closed until further notice

Erosion exacerbated by recent flooding has compromised the roadway’s stability.

Unstable weather approaches Hawaiian Islands bringing high surf, potential flooding

A high surf advisory has been issued for south-facing shores with surf expected to reach 7 to 10 feet.
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