Hawaii News
Proposed coffee labeling bill amended and headed for hearings in the Senate
On March 7, House Bill 2298 passed the House with amendments and was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary Senate committees for a hearing.
High surf warning issued for north-, west-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Niʻihau
“Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous,” the National Weather Service said.
Nearly $17M in federal funding headed to Garden Isle
Nearly $17 million in federal dollars is heading to Kaua‘i to fund a variety of projects ranging from the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall, an educational center at the Kawai‘ele State Waterbird Sanctuary, affordable housing and a fern propagation lab at the National Tropical Botanical Garden.
The Renegade Rollerz kick off their season Sunday; watch the game – or join the team
In observance of St. Patrick’s Day, the Garden Island Renegade Rollerz will compete as the Rainbows and the Leprechauns on March 17.
Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation urges IRS to extend federal tax filing deadline for those impacted by Maui wildfires
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation in urging the Internal Revenue Service Commissioner, Danny Werfel, to extend the 2023 federal tax filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses impacted by the Maui wildfires.
University of Hawai‘i graduate collecting data on calories burned when paddling an outrigger canoe
Data collection events were held to measure their METs on three days between March 7 through March 10, 2024, at O‘ahu’s Mauliola Keʻehi (Sand Island Boat Ramp).
Star being torn apart by a supermassive black hole detected by Hawai‘i astronomers
Using the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASAS-SN) system, on Feb. 22, 2023, the team detected a sudden surge in brightness followed by a rapid dimming in the galaxy NGC 3799, located about 160 million light-years from Earth.
Credit, debit card payments now accepted at Kaua‘i Department of Water office
The payment kiosk allows customers to access their current water bill balance and make a payment with most major credit cards and debit cards with the Visa or MasterCard logo.
A University of Hawai‘i study may reveal a new way to monitor health of reefs
A study co-led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa doctoral student revealed that each type of coral and algae from a reef off O‘ahu shores produced a unique suite of chemical compounds that could provide insight into how healthy the reef organisms are.
Surfrider Kaua‘i releases March water quality test results
Through its Blue Water Task Force, the Surfrider Foundation has revealed that most of Kaua‘i’s streams are polluted with human wastes from cesspools.
Sen. Schatz announces passage of appropriations deal, securing billions in new federal funding for state
The U.S. Senate passed the first half of a bipartisan appropriations deal on Friday, Mar. 8, which aims to deliver billions in federal funding for critical programs that benefit Hawai‘i.
Portion of Olohena Road in Wailua to close Monday under modified hours
The road closure is necessary for the bridge replacement at Konohiki Stream.
Merrie Monarch Festival tops leaderboard for Best Cultural Festivals in USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
Cast your today to keep the Big Island festival that celebrates hula and everything Hawaiian at No. 1. Voting ends March 18.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: March 9-15
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
February was dry on Kauaʻi, especially west of Port Allen
The U.S. Geological Survey rain gauge on top of Mount Waiʻaleʻale had the highest monthly total of 24.95 inches, or 102% of average, and the highest daily total of 3.42 inches Feb. 5.
Hanalei nonprofit wants to transform former church into housing for teachers, lifeguards
The sale of the property on Kūhiō Highway closed only two weeks ago, when a local supporter of The Hanalei Initiative cut a $4.6 million check to buy it.
Boaters urged to slow down, keep safe distance from marine wildlife after deaths of young dolphin, humpback calf
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is urging vessel operators to slow down and enjoy marine wildlife from afar.
Kaua‘i Community College nursing program among top in nation
Three UH community colleges had 100% of their practical nursing program students pass the National Council Licensure Examination on their first attempt in 2023.
‘Ele‘ele man pleads not guilty to allegedly biting a nurse at a Kaua‘i hospital
A 22-year-old ‘Ele‘ele man has pleaded not guilty after he allegedly bit a nurse last November. Chay Ramirez has been charged with second degree felony assault.
No measles outbreaks reported in Hawai‘i despite rise in cases in U.S. states
As of Feb. 29, 41 cases were reported in several states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington.
