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Collaboration of conservation divers successfully removed and relocated nearly 11 years of coral growth from a decommissioned fish farm pipe ring during complex 3-day operation in West Hawai‘i waters.

The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, awarded $8.4 million to extend program through end of 2026, benefiting SNAP participants and local farmers statewide, including on Kaua‘i.

Surf has finally fallen below advisory levels along eastern shorelines after several days.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Native Hawaiian oral traditions record a rich history of the changing volcanic landscape in Hawaiʻi. Interweaving cultural knowledge with scientific disciplines can provide a more complete understanding of past events, including the largest known lava flow eruption of Kīlauea.

Earth and its constant cosmic companion have their last closest encounter of the year tonight. Moonrise is Moonrise in Līhuʻe and Hanalei is at 5:53 p.m. today, but the moon will still look full through Sunday morning in case you miss it.

Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami honors U.S. Air Force veteran of nearly 34 years Mary Kay Hertog for her outstanding dedication for the past 12 years to Kaua‘i veterans and the entire Kaua‘i community.

The organization’s locations in Hanapēpē and Līhu‘e are hosting events Nov. 27. You can also “Share a Holiday Feast” with local families through Foodland by making a donation in-store at checkout, via online grocery delivery or at curbside pickup services.

Hospitality workers at the Sheraton Kauaʻi Resort ratified their contract with the hotel after being part of a historic strike over Labor Day weekend.

Single-lane closures on Wilcox/Kānoa roads planned 2 days next week, with full closure of East West Road set today and Friday along with 2 days next week.

Namahana School received $750,00 cash and a set of state-of-the-art mobile facilities valued at $800,000. The gift from Priscilla Chan and her husband Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and chief executive officer of Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp, pushes the school’s pre-opening fundraising total to $6 million.

The funding will be used to deploy internet infrastructure and adopt projects to connect unserved households throughout the state to high-speed internet service, providing essential resources to fully participate in the digital economy.

Former Hawai‘i state legislator, former U.S. congresswoman from Hawai‘i, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and ex-Hawai‘i Democrat is helping with the process for the president-elect’s return to the White House; says if given the opportunity to raise Hawai‘i concerns to him while in her role, she will “take every advantage of that.”

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers will focus on Kauaʻi’s Hanalei River, where they will examine how cesspools and animal agriculture contribute to the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park seek enthusiastic and fit volunteers for a strenuous trip from Dec. 10-12 into the parkʻs wilderness areas to help promote and preserve the diverse environment and beatuy of the park.

The department announced the official appointment of Ozaki last week.

The grants support education and youth, health and well-being, workforce development, affordable housing and ‘āina and culture programs around the island.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is joining forces with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa as well as other partners in an effort to reach populations disproportionately affected by suicide and suicide attempts throughout the islands including men, rural communities, minorities and essential workers.

Longtime Kaua’i lawmaker Kouchi will again serve as the chamber’s president, a role he has had since 2015.

“Itʻs a testament to her hard work and the amount of respect that people in the building have for her,” State Rep. Luke Evslin said Thursday afternoon.