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UH researchers, state officials seek community input for Hawaiʻi well-being survey
The anonymous survey takes roughly 15 minutes to complete and will inform critical areas, such as disaster preparedness, safety in our communities, workplace wellness and access to healthcare.
VIDEO: Saxophonists celebrate UH Bands 100th anniversary with world record attempt
The UH Bands partnered with the nonprofit Hawaiʻi Saxophone Foundation for the performance. The foundation is dedicated to raising the level of awareness and education of the saxophone in Hawaiʻi.
Public hearing scheduled on vicious dog bill in Senate Judiciary Committee
This measure, along with its companion bill, House Bill 2058 Draft 1, is striking a chord with the Hawai‘i Island residents as communities have been plagued with packs of dangerous dogs attacking and even killing people, with the dog owners suffering little to no consequence.
State and local nonprofits gather on Big Island to plant coral in Kealakua Bay
The event was the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources second collaborative coral community-led restoration project Kanu Ko‘a where Hawaiian cultural practices and protocols were practiced as part of the planting.
Update: High surf advisory for Kaua‘i’s east-facing shores extended
Surf is expected to be 8 to 12 feet.
Kaua‘i firefighters extinguish structure fire in ‘Ele‘ele Sunday
The Kaua‘i Police Department and the Kaua‘i Fire Department are conducting a joint investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
Volunteers observe thousands of humpbacks in latest statewide whale count of 2024
A grand total of 2,141 whales were counted throughout the main Hawaiian Islands. This number may represent duplicate sightings of the same whale by different observers or at different time periods or different locations throughout the day.
The Nature Conservancy unveils expanded insurance policy for Hawai‘i coral reefs
The Nature Conservancy first purchased statewide coral reef insurance in 2022. The new policy doubles the area covered – as well as the minimum payout following a damaging hurricane or tropical storm.
55-year-old pedestrian dies following Po‘ipū traffic incident
A multi-purpose vehicle was traveling westbound on Po‘ipū Road in the vicinity of Kiahuna Shopping Center. The vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a 55-year-old male resident of Kalāheo as he was walking along the westbound shoulder.
Pandemic recovery ending, construction up for 2024, according to UHERO report
The UHERO report lists several key takeaways for the upcoming year.
Applications for Lānaʻi mouflon sheep hunting season available in March
The Lānaʻi mouflon sheep season consists of four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt.
Update: High surf advisory canceled on Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
Along north facing shores, surf is 10 to 15 feet. Along west facing shores, surf is eight to 12 feet.
The best in Hawai‘i roller derby have formed Aloha Skate – a team ready to take their sport ‘to the next level’
Aloha Skate’s players are ready to improve their game, as roller derby in Hawai‘i continues to rebuild in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Jammin’ Banana: Kaua‘i family builds café around daughter’s baking prowess
Doug Szurgot was an electrician. Then his daughter found success selling banana bread. He thought, “We only live once” – and The Jammin’ Banana Bakery & Café was born.
Arson reported at multiple Kaua‘i parks; officials advise public to be vigilant
Trees at Lydgate Beach Park, ‘Anini Beach Park and Anahola Beach Park were recently found burned. Police reports have been made.
Olokele overpass undergoing emergency repair Thursday morning, following accident
A recent accident has loosened concrete on Girder 2 above the inbound lane, restricting movement in that lane and the use of the Olokele overpass.
Kīlauea man killed in blast caused by homemade explosives, police report
Jasper Gunsell, a 37-year-old North Shore resident, died Feb. 12. Authorities’ subsequent investigation culminated in an autopsy conducted Wednesday.
Emme Tomimbang, trailblazer in Hawai‘i radio and television dies at 73
A University of Hawaiʻi alumna, Tomimbang, passed away at Queen’s Medical Center during emergency aortic surgery, according to the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Governor signs exective order declaring Hawai‘i a trauma-informed state
The declaration is meant to help mitigate the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma and build resilience in families, communities and state workforce.
170 Hawaiian monk seal pups born in Northern Hawaiian Islands last year, NOAA reports
Along with counting the new pups, NOAA also intervened on 27 monk seals to improve their survival.
