Hawaii News
Reminder: Scrap metal not accepted at Līhu‘e refuse transfer station until further notice
Customers should continue transporting their metal to the Puhi Metals Facility at 951 Puhi Road in Līhu‘e.
Kaua‘i police seek the public’s help with identifying unidentified body
According to a preliminary report filed on Dec. 16, 2023, KPD personnel responded to a call of a person found deceased at a campsite located under a thick canopy of kiawe trees.
November 2023 Hawai‘i Vacation Rental Performance Report
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) issued today the Hawai‘i Vacation Rental Performance Report for the month of November utilizing data compiled by Lighthouse Intelligence, Ltd.
Christmas trees accepted for recycling
When brought to all recycling locations, the trees must be bare and free of flocking, tinsel, and ornaments.
State HELPing hundreds of health care professionals stay in the islands
The 2023 Hawaiʻi State Legislature provided an unprecedented $30 million throughout two years in educational loan repayment to health professionals licensed or otherwise certified to practice in and provide care to patients in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority releases November Hotel Performance Report
The report’s findings utilized data compiled by STR, Inc., which conducts the largest and most comprehensive survey of hotel properties in the Hawaiian Islands.
Luana Hospitality Group promotes Furuto-Mears to VP, Berry to Culinary Director
Luana Hospitality Group is comprised of Huggo’s, On the Rocks, KAI Eats + Drinks in Historic Kailua Village and Lava Lava Beach Club Waikoloa on Hawaii Island and Lava Lava Beach Club on Kaua‘i.
Volcano Watch: A pupu platter of earthquakes
Thousands of earthquakes occur every year in Hawaiʻi. These earthquakes are monitored by the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and fall into three main classes: volcanic, tectonic and mantle.
Hawai’i Wildlife Conservation Stamp Contest opens
Artwork sought to feature the Melanistic Mutant (blue) Pheasant and a Hawaiian forest bird.
Full closure of Hanalei Bridge beginning Jan. 2
The $2.9 million project will replace the timber decking, steel bolts, and corroded steel members of Hanalei Bridge.
Task force seizes large amount of illegal fireworks
Aerial fireworks have long been prohibited in Hawaiʻi because of the risk they pose in causing injuries or property damage.
Gov. Green names Mizuno to serve as next leader of homelessness team
John Mizuno will succeed James Koshiba, who laid the groundwork for Gov. Green’s campaign to reduce chronic homelessness and provide housing solutions for the disadvantaged.
Kuamo‘o Road in Wailuā reduced to single lane
Travel in both directions will be maintained through alternating traffic control in the single remaining lane. Highway users are urged to use caution and avoid the area if possible.
State of Hawaiʻi Issues $750M in general obligation bonds
In preparation for the bond sale, Gov. Green, Director of Finance Luis Salaveria, and other senior state officials met with bond rating agencies that included S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings, to facilitate their review of the state’s credit quality.
$700M settlement announced in Google Play Store misconduct case
Google will pay $630 million in restitution, minus costs and fees, to consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September of this year and were harmed by anti-competitive practices.
County of Kaua‘i announces holiday closures
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Short closures of Kūhiō Highway in Wainiha for slope stabilization work Jan. 8-12
The closure of the mauka (mountain-facing) lane of the highway and intermittent full closures are necessary to make sure rocks do not fall on motorists/pedestrians during the removal.
Gov. Green lowers flags to honor Sandra Day O’Connor
Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O’Connor died at 93 years old on Dec. 1.
Gov. Green focuses on housing, healthcare, education, and recovery and resilience in budget proposal submitted to legislature
The Executive Supplemental Budget request adds $326 million in general funds to the operating budget to continue essential operations and support statewide priorities, and $890 million in general obligation bond funds for capital improvement projects statewide.
Hawai‘i State Public Library System launches mobile app
“Libraries Hawaii” App by ChiliFresh is now available to download.
