Hawaii News
Kaua‘i Made holiday events announced
Events include the Holly Jolly Holiday Fair and the Kaua‘i Products Fair.
Various agencies to host community health event Dec. 8 and Dec. 22
The event is called, “Aloha ‘Āina, Malama Kekahi i Kekahi,” and will include various health services for the community.
Hōkūleʻa to arrive back in Hawai‘i on Dec. 6
Crew members were in San Diego earlier this week to prepare the canoe to be shipped home.
Portion of Ke Ala Hele Makālae to be closed Dec. 5
The section of Ke Ala Hele Makālae that will be closed is between Jimmy’s Grill and the roundabout at the intersection of Kūhiō Highway and Mailihuna Road.
Holiday celebrations at The Shops at Kukui‘ula
During the weekly Kaua‘i Culinary Market, enjoy live holiday music and Visit with Santa at Santa’s Hale at the Palm Court.
Pearl Harbor Medal of Honor recipient to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Seventy-six years after valiant service during the Pearl Harbor attack, the remains of Seaman 1st Class James Ward were identified and he will be reburied with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
Kaua‘i DMV announces new requirement to schedule Type 3 Road Tests
Customers under age 18 must now complete their required driver’s education courses prior to scheduling a road test.
Department of Health receives federal grant to help reduce maternal mortality in Hawai‘i
Maternal mortality rates in the United States are higher than in many other developed countries.
Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal
Alaska Air Group, Inc. with acquire the airline for $18 per share cash. Alaska Air will also take on Hawaiian’s $0.9 billion net debt.
NOAA, Polynesian Voyaging Society agreement aims to shed light on changing environment
A landmark day aboard Hōkūleʻa occurred as NOAA and the Polynesian Voyaging Society strengthened a decades long partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding.
New music blends tradition and innovation in mele Hawai‘i
Representing a new brand of music, Pewa is a creation of Nicholas Lum, member of the award-winning Hawaiian music group, Keauhou.
Agroforestry funding application now available for Hawai‘i farmers
The Expanding Agroforestry Project is funded by the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative, led by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Hōkūala, Folds of Honor to host Operation: Rising Star golf tournament Dec. 17
Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships for spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military and first responders.
Update: High surf advisory extended for north and west shorelines of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, 15- to 20-foot surf along north-facing shores is expected with 10- to 14-foot surf along west-facing shores.
Pacific & Asian Affairs Council to begin accepting applications for Freeman Foundation Study Abroad Tour to Japan
This is the 20th year that the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council has provided this opportunity.
NOAA Fisheries proposes critical habitat for five Indo-Pacific corals
NOAA Fisheries is proposing to designate areas containing habitat characteristics where Acropora globiceps, A. retusa, A. speciosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, and Isopora crateriformis reproduce, disperse, settle and mature.
Meet local businesses that can help you toward zero waste
Special guest speakers will include Jesse Brown-Clay, cofounder of Compost Kaua‘i, and Andy Boyd, County of Kaua‘i Recycling Program Coordinator.
Rescued ʻuaʻu chick takes flight
The ʻuaʻu is an endemic seabird found only in the Hawaiian Islands, and a third of the world population nests on Kauaʻi.
Kaua‘i garners industry award milestone, is showcased on national TV
Travel + Leisure has recognized the island of Kaua‘i as the World’s Best for 2023 based on their annual readers’ survey.
Commercial fishing sailboat grounds on Sugar Beach on Maui
The 46-foot Ka Imi Kai commercial fishing sailboat broke loose from its anchor or mooring in Māʻalaea Bay and grounded on Sugar Beach on Maui.
