Hawaii News
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.
Brown water advisory issued at four Kaua‘i beaches
The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following heavy rains.
Seven lease-holds for state-owned cabins in Kaua‘i parks auctioned off to residents
The leases were awarded during a high-interest auction on Thursday.
Update: 16-year-old runaway from Puhi returns to his family safely
Akoni Bermoy was previously reported missing April 12.
Volcano Watch – Magnetics, magma and monitoring: New technology for old questions
Emerging technology in the field of “quantum” science may aid in the ability to forecast volcanic activity.
Zonta Club invites Kaua‘i to join Denim Day to support sexual assault survivors
Denim Day was created in 1999, after the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction because the victim wore tight jeans.
Public invited to complete Kaua‘i Community Survey on Homelessness
The survey is brief and aims to understand perspectives on the experience, impacts and solutions of homelessness on Kaua‘i.
Portion of Olohena Road to close April 19 for tree removal work
The closure is necessary to allow crews to remove a large albizia tree on Olohena Road.
Last call for competitors for 2024 Kaua‘i Poke Fest
Competitors will be provided poke grade ‘ahi, inclusion in the 2024 Kaua‘i Poke Fest cookbook, the opportunity to meet Chef Sam Choy and much more.
Forum planned on Kauaʻi to get public involved in search for next UH system president
One 90-minute forum will be conducted on Kauaʻi. People can attend in person and via Zoom. A total of six county forums are slated during the week of April 30 through May 7.
