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Bora Bora welcomes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia
The happiness and celebration of their arrival at small South Pacific island — their final port of call in French Polynesia before heading to the Cook Islands — was almost an inverse of the emotional farewell Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia received as they departed Aug. 7 from Tautira, Tahiti.
Educators, caregivers, professionals statewide invited to 2025 Hawaiʻi Island Early Childhood Conference
Registration now open for the event — slated for Sept. 12-13 in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island — that will have a focus on practical tools and thoughtful reflections to support the kindergarten entry assessment domains.
Emergency road closure extended for tree removal on part of Akemāmā Road in Lāwaʻi
Contractor The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions identified a second hazardous branch in the vicinity, requiring additional work.
Proposals for FY 2025-26 Kaua‘i County Innovation Grants now being accepted
Live webinar scheduled at 4 p.m. Aug. 14 to help those interested in applying for the grants made through the Office of Economic Development aimed at supporting forward-thinking community projects, with several focus areas including small business, technology, tourism destination management, workforce development and others.
Intermittent road and lane closures continue on portion of Hauaʻala Road in Kapa‘a
The closures — which are necessary for tree trimming and removal — continue through 4 p.m. today and again from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14, weather permitting.
‘Not just about farming’: Senate Ways and Means Committee gets update about food and product initiative
“The Food and Product Innovation Network is a meaningful investment in Hawai‘i’s future — one that bridges education to export pathways by equipping our schools, colleges and entrepreneurs with the skills and infrastructure they need to bring local innovations to the global marketplace,” said Senate Ways and Means Chairman Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz.
Hawaiian Airlines suspending underperforming routes to South Korea, Japan, Boston
The airline announced it will suspend service between Honolulu and Incheon, South Korea; Fukuoka, Japan; and Boston. It will subsequently redeploy aircraft to boost flights between Honolulu and Sydney, Australia; Papeete, Tahiti; Los Angeles; and Seattle.
New free airport wayfinding app enhances passenger experience at Līhuʻe Airport
The LIH Airport app for Lῑhuʻe Airport offers travelers a new mobility tool to navigate the airport terminal and includes a link to the airport’s flight information and airport website, which also features information about other airport services and guidance.
USDA seeks info about local conservation practices for 2025 project survey
Local National Agricultural Statistics Service representatives will visit operations and properties this month and in September to determine if they meet eligibility criteria for the survey.
Emergency road closure scheduled this week for part of Akemāmā Road in Lāwaʻi
The closure is set for 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 13, weather permitting, for the removal of hazardous trees hanging above the roadway and ensure public safety.
Construction of temporary bridge on Anahola Road expected through December
Bridge will be closed for duaration of project, but no additional closures are anticipated; pedestrian access over the bridge will be retained throughout the project.
Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau south-facing shores remain under high surf advisory; minor flooding of coastal areas also still likely
Waves of 10 to 14 feet are forecast this morning, decreasing to 8 to 12 feet this afternoon and 7 to 10 feet Monday. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation also will be an issue with continued coastal flooding.
Federal court ruling halts commercial fishing granted by Trump executive order in Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument
The ruling nullifies a National Marine Fisheries Service letter sent April 25 that gave commercial fishers a green light to fish in the national monument south and southwest of Hawai’i following an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Kaua‘i County Mayor Kawakami completes successful Sister City, cultural exchange visit to Japan
The Kaua‘i delegation from July 20-28 visited the cities of Mimasaka, Moriyama and Suō-Ōshima — as well as Kyoto and several surrounding municipalities — where they engaged in ceremonial events, historical tours, cultural demonstrations and personal exchanges that highlighted the deep bonds between Kaua‘i and Japan.
New partnership between Big Island police, UH-Hilo supports continuing education of law enforcement officers throughout state
Program launching this fall gives law enforcement throughout the state opportunity to earn bachelor of arts degree in administration of justice through the College of Arts and Sciences at the Hilo campus, entirely online, so officers can continue to serve their communities while advancing their education.
NASA telescope atop Mauna Kea on Big Island helps unlock clues to life on Earth
New research using Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array observations together with data from NASA Infrared Telescope Facility show water in Halley-type comet 12P/Pons-Brooks matches that in Earth’s oceans, strengthening tje theory that comets helped make our planet habitable.
Wilcox Health Foundation to benefit from Kukuiʻula’s 2025 Summer Parade of Homes
Community invited to tour curated collection of custom-designed homes at 1,010-acre residential and resort community in Poʻipū to support island health care — and earn entries to win exclusive prizes.
Construction scheduled today for portion of Kaua‘i County Department of Water parking lot
Work will take place today along the east end of the parking lot to install wheel stops; customers who need to access the parking lot in Līhuʻe should exercise caution.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for Aug. 9-15
In observance of Statehood Day, Aug. 15, there will be no contraflow and lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Hopeful, unifying paddle-out marks 2nd anniversary of Maui wildfires
The ceremony and accompanying event had more than 500 participants on shore and about 350 in the water — a powerful tribute to the lives lost 2 years ago and show of the shared strength of Maui’s residents.