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Yet another injured hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail
First responders with Kaua‘i Fire Department Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 responded shortly before 4 p.m. April 3 to the incident involving 63-year-old woman visiting from New York.
Road work continues on Weke Road in Hanalei
Crews will be installing a water line as part of the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project, weather permitting.
Celebrate Earth Month during 4th annual Ho‘olaule‘a No Ka Honua
Celebrate, learn and be inspired by the people and practices that mālama the Garden Isle; there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Volcano Watch: Adapting to an evolving eruption; revising Kīlauea’s alert level, aviation color code notifications
After Episode 44 ends, assuming activity is similar to the first 43 episodes, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will lower alert level and aviation color code for Kīlauea one level lower than the current norm, to Advisory and Yellow, respectively.
35-year-old Native Hawaiian health scholarship stands tall in face of challenge
Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program successfully recruits and nurtures professionals-in-training for the state’s most needed primary and mental health care disciplines; they are prepared to deliver quality, culturally informed health services.
State’s first high school health learning lab at Wai‘anae High on O‘ahu welcomes governor for tour
Proof-of-concept launches statewide network to grow Hawai‘i’s healthcare workforce.
Study of Hawaiʻi suicide rates by occupation calls for attention to support farmers
Farmers are consistently exposed to invasive pests, volatile market prices and extreme weather such as the recent back-to-back kona lows that inundated the state; beyond the physical destruction of crops and infrastructure, the back-to-back kona lows also left a trail of mental and emotional exhaustion.
Season of connection: Volunteers turn out on first workday of spring for restoration at Hulēʻia refuge
The project focuses on a 5-acre riparian and pūnāwai area that feeds into the broader wetland system and ultimately into Alakoko loko iʻa; it is a key freshwater source that helps maintain the balance needed for the fishpond to function.
Preserving the unique ecosystem of Kaua‘i: Pacific Missile Range Facility, partners again relocate Laysan albatross
The large body and wide wingspan of the native Hawaiian birds can pose a serious threat to pilots and the birds themselves when nesting and flying in airspace surrounding the airfield at the U.S. Navy installation on the west coast of Kaua‘i near Kekaha.
Kaua‘i Police Department honors Desiree Wakuta-Matsuda as Employee of the Month for March
“Every tool our officers rely on in the field is secured and managed through Desiree’s efforts, ensuring our teams have the resources they need to serve the community effectively,” said Kaua‘i Police Department Chief Rudy Tai in an announcement about Wakuta-Matsuda’s award. “For her outstanding contributions, we are honored to name her Employee of the Month.”
Kanu Hawai‘i: Support organizations as funding cuts threaten by volunteering
April is Volunteer Month throughout the nation; recent data show additional federal funding cutbacks are placing unprecedented strain on organizations that provide backbone of support for the state’s social, environmental and educational safety nets.
Visionary Legacy Award recipient is Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission vice chairperson
“Michael’s leadership is nothing short of visionary,” wrote Hawaiʻi State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission in a joint statement. “From shaping policy to building community, he has dedicated his life to ensuring that LGBTQ+ people in Hawaiʻi are not only protected but empowered to thrive.”
WATCH: Artemis II mission set to blast off for historic trip around the moon
Launch window opens at 12:24 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time — in less than T-minus 30 minutes now — for the first crewed flight in more than 50 years to blast off on a path toward the moon.
Community invited to workshop for Kaua‘i Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
The plan will guide future investments and actions to create safer streets for everyone who walks, drives, bikes or rides transit.
Application period open for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Native Hawaiian food entrepreneur development program
The program is tailored for established, early-stage business owners ready to take the next step in growing their food-related businesses; space is limited, so those interested are encouraged to apply early.
Hawaiʻi inundated in March by 2 trillion gallons of water, triggering historic flooding
Hawaiʻi Mesonet and Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal data show the accumulated rainfall throughout 14 days in March during back-to-back kona lows reached as high as 3,000% of normal historical levels for this time of year, culminating in a destructive “rain bomb” over Oʻahu.
‘Use Your Voice’ and don your denim: Stand together against sexual violence on Denim Day 2026
“Denim Day is more than a symbol — it’s a collective stand,” said Kauaʻi Committee on the Status of Women member Lori Barrett in the announcement. “When our community comes together, we amplify every voice, support every survivor and send a clear message that Kaua‘i believes, stands with and uplifts one another through awareness and action.”
Legacy Land grants awarded for FY2026
These grants support preservation and protection of lands with natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural and historic value, while also providing public access and strengthening partnerships between government and community-based organizations.
14 University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa programs shine in new global subject rankings
“These rankings highlight the exceptional work and commitment of our faculty, students and staff,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos in a university release. “They showcase the university’s global standing and reinforce that [University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa] offers outstanding educational opportunities and experiences for both our local community and those joining us from around the world.”
New legislation aimed at preventing youth suicide co-introduced by Schatz
Bill funds initiatives to support suicide prevention, train medical professionals In suicide prevention and lethal means safety.
