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Suspect arrested following threats made against Kaua‘i County Council member Billy DeCosta
67-year-old Glenn Gruenhagen of Līhu‘e was arrested for first-degree terroristic threatening and harassment.
Portion of Kaumualiʻi Highway still closed after SUV crashes into utility pole Thursday morning
The vehicle veered off the highway, striking the utility pole, which fell and struck another passing vehicle. Repairs are ongoing and it could be several hours before the highway is completely reopened.
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.
Hanalei Beach parking lots to be temporarily closed Jan. 17-18
The closures are necessary for the Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation to make repairs.
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.
Pakele, Jordan T partner with Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages on new song
The new single is available to stream online now on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.
PAL Hawai‘i granted $75K from to Nareit Foundation for improvements at Kauhale O Kekaha
The funds will be used to replace an aging 53-year-old roof and install rooftop solar panels that will help lower utility costs for the 13-unit apartment complex’s residents
Above-average rainfall recorded on Kaua‘i despite persistent drought conditions in December statewide
All of the gauges on Kauaʻi ended up with near to above-average rainfall for 2023.
Waimea Plantation Cottages Resort celebrates 40 years of Hawaiian hospitality on Kaua‘i
The historic Waimea Plantation Cottages, nestled on the shores of western Kaua‘i, has roots dating back to 1884 and has welcomed guests with the charms of authentic Hawai‘i plantation homes since 1984.
Flash flood watch goes into effect Sunday for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
The heaviest rain is expected initially for Kaua‘i beginning late Sunday before spreading down the island chain Monday. A few thunderstorms will also be possible.
Update: Swimmer thought to be missing in waters off Kapa‘a Beach Park found and safe
Officials said the man was not missing nor was he in distress while swimming Friday afternoon.
Big Island woman is new deputy director for state Rehabilitation Services and Program Division
Sanna Muñoz was recently sworn in to her new position for the program, which is part of the new Hawai‘i Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai on Big Island set to open PGA Tour Champions 2024 season
Forty-two legends of the game will tee it up at Hualalai Golf Course in Ka’upulehu-Kona on the Island of Hawai‘i, including six past champions.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea volcano’s most recent Southwest Rift Zone eruption was on New Year’s Eve 1974
HVO continues to monitor unrest in the summit and Southwest Rift Zone regions of Kīlauea, with increased rates of earthquakes and ground deformation indicating magma is moving in the area
Līhuʻe native a finalist for spot in drag queen Sasha Colby’s Stripped tour stop in Honolulu
Dillon Ancheta, whose drag persona is Mallibu Del Rey, is hoping to be on stage in April with the first Native Hawaiian transgender person to ever be crowned a winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
Another 17.5 tons of illegal fireworks seized by state task force
The fireworks were discovered Friday during a routine tariff inspection of a shipping container in transit from the mainland to Hawai‘i
State adjusting parking rates at neighbor island airports, including Lῑhuʻe Airport, effective Feb. 1, 2024
The last time parking rates for Lῑhuʻe Airport, as well as Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport and Hilo International Airport on the Big Island and Kahului Airport on Maui, were adjusted was in 2015.
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.
High surf advisory issued for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
Surf is expected to peak Sunday afternoon at 18 to 22 feet along northern shorelines and 10 to 14 feet along western shorelines.
