Hawaii News
Feds start work to update food stamp benefits in Hawai‘i to reflect high food costs
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture began seeking information from Hawai‘i stakeholders about food costs and how SNAP can better serve the state’s communities. Information gathering will continue through March 4.
State continues land transfers in effort to protect Hawai‘i’s agriculture, natural resources
A total of 24,200 thousand acres of agricultural lands have been approved and transferred thus far. In October of last year, the Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture accepted 99 more parcels on the list, encompassing 21,672 acres, which still requires the review and approval of the Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources.
New year, new hires: KPD welcomes its largest recruit class since pre-COVID
In addition to the new recruits, KPD also welcomes two Public Safety Workers, one Criminalist and a Public Information Officer to its ‘ohana.
Anaina Hou Community Park wants to build disaster-proof domes; learn more Friday
The domes – capable of withstanding category five hurricanes – would serve as community resources outside of natural disasters.
Hawai‘i students urge visitors, kama‘āina to ‘pledge’ to a better future
Pledge to Our Keiki is designed to amplify the voices of Hawaiʻi students, focusing collective efforts on community needs.
Senate president on opening day of 2024 Hawai‘i Legislative Session: ‘Let’s go and fiercely tackle the problems ahead of us’
Sen. Ronald Kouchi of Kaua’i, who has led the chamber since 2015, conveyed a message of interconnectedness and collaboration necessary to tackle the issues facing the state during this session and beyond.
Big Island Candies product voluntarily recalled due to undeclared allergen
Big Island Candies’ 10 oz. Makana Brownie Assortment Box may contain peanut allergens not listed on the label.
Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau leader promoted to statewide position
In her new role, Sue Kanoho will lead the island chapters with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, county and state officials and departments.
Special Marine Warning issued for Kaua‘i County
Locations impacted include FAD Buoy CK, FAD Buoy DK, FAD Buoy CO, FAD Buoy J, Port Allen, FAD Buoy WK, Makahūʻena Point and Ka‘ena Point.
Biodiesel refinery expands operations to Kaua‘i
A biodiesel refinery is expanding its operations to Kaua‘i as part of a project to produce renewable biofuel from multiple locally grown oilseed cover crops.
The Garden Island Newspaper may go up for sale, as owner undergoes restructuring
Any sale resulting from the restructuring is expected to be completed by March 15 of this year.
Update: High surf warning downgraded to advisory for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A large long-period north-, north-west swell will peak today with dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 25 feet.
1 month left: Public asked to participate in survey on next UH president
Current University of Hawai‘i President David Lassner will retire at the end of 2024 or when the next president officially starts.
Hawaiʻi Health Department issues voluntary recall alert for Rizo Bros. Mexican grating cheese
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is alerting residents to a voluntary recall of Rizo Bros. California Creamery’s Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese, batch number 4DW-23318, for potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
County of Kaua‘i offices, facilities to close for holiday
The closures are in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
New fishing rules approved by state Board of Land and Natural Resources
The most notable additions are the establishment of a non-resident recreational fishing license and the license for commercial marine vessels.
Volcano Watch — Where is magma stored in Kīlauea on Hawai‘i Island?
At Kīlauea, there are several storage regions hypothesized from decades of monitoring data.
Kapa‘a man once cast movie magic on Kaua‘i, brought iconic ‘Indiana Jones’ scene to life
Local real estate agent Tom Summers spent decades helping Hollywood put Kaua‘i on the silver screen.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority returns to Europe to promote islands to UK, Germany, Switzerland
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has reentered Europe.
Hawaiʻi House majority outlines top priorities for 2024 legislative session
“As we embark on the second year of the 32nd Legislature, the House Majority Caucus will continue to address key community issues, including affordable housing and homelessness, renewable energy, mental health needs in our community, and the shortage of healthcare workers across our state,” said House Majority Leader Nadine K. Nakamura (D-15).
