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Monthly test of outdoor warning sirens was March 3
All statewide outdoor warning sirens sounded a 1-minute steady tone at 11:45 a.m. The public should contact Kauaʻi County Emergency Management at 808-241-1800 to report any siren operation issues.
‘Make a direct and positive impact’: Help UH grad students impacted by Trump funding freezes
Some Hilo and Mānoa campus students lost their research funding and educational stipends as a result of stop work orders and freezes on federal grant funds.
‘Fresh Look at Floral Design’ debuts on Kauaʻi public access TV and streaming
The educational program showcases higlights from the Hawaiʻi Floriculture and Nursery Association Fresh Look Educational Expo from Sept. 19-21, 2024, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel in Hilo on the Big Island, with the theme “Fresh Look at Principles and Mechanics of Designing with Hawaiʻi’s Flowers.”
UH economic outlook shows Trump’s cuts, tariffs could put Hawaiʻi on track for recession
While tax cuts may provide some stimulus this year, the new administration’s actions — including tariffs, mass deportations and spending cuts — will impose significant drag thereafter, UHERO states in its first quarter forecast for 2025.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for north and west shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
National Weather Service in Honolulu says surf levels have fallen below advisory levels as the northwest swell moving through the islands continues to decline.
Watch: Man medevaced from cruise ship 57 miles south of Honolulu after having multiple strokes
72-year-old passenger of Koningsdam transported by helicopter Thursday morning to The Queen’s Medical Center.
Volcano Watch: The nose knows — and so did HVO gas instrumentation … eventually
It was a dark and stormy night when the eruption near Nāpau Crater on Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone began Sept. 15, 2024. So much so that Hawaiian Volcano Observatory webcams were no help in detecting if there was an eruption or not. But you know who could? Residents of Volcano, who could smell sulfurous and burning odors.
Update: High surf warning extended for north and west shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
Warning now in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday as large northwest swell rapidly builds from northwest through this morning, peaking later this morning and through the afternoon before gradually declining tonight through the weekend.
79-year-old Kekaha man in critical condition after bicycle he was riding struck by truck
The bicyclist, who was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident, veered into Kaumuali‘i Highway in Kekaha and was hit by the front passenger side of a 2007 Toyota truck at about 7:30 a.m. the morning of Feb. 27.
Man involved in single-vehicle collision died from medical reasons, not injuries in crash
The 76-year-old from ‘Ele‘ele was identified as Ronald Valdez, who was traveling east Feb. 21 on Kaumuali‘i Highway when the truck he was driving struck a guardrail in front of the ‘Ele‘ele Shopping Center. Valdez was found unresponsive at the scene.
First families move in to Lima Ola affordable housing development
Lima Ola is a Kaua‘i County master planned workforce housing community with about 550 new affordable housing units comprised of single-family homes and multi-family rental units in ‘Ele‘ele.
53-year-old man dies after reported disorderly incident at Līhu‘e Airport
The man was reported as being disorderly by airport law enforcement, who requested assistance from Kaua’i police with the man early Wednesday morning. He was already being detained by airport officers and in need of immediate medical attention when police arrived at the airport.
Update: Missing 61-year-old Wailua man found dead in ‘Ele‘ele
No foul play is suspected. An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death. Aul’s body was found Feb. 26 near Salt Pond Beach Park.
Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles: What do Yellowstone and Hawaiʻi have in common? More than you might think
Despite their outward differences, the fundamental engines that power volcanism in both regions are quite similar. There’s a lot of aloha in southern Idaho and northwestern Wyoming.
Okinawan lifeguards complete inaugural Lifeguard Exchange Program with Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau
“It gives me great joy to collaborate with the Okinawan Lifesaving Association. This partnership is not just about sharing knowledge, it’s about embracing our diverse cultures and learning from one another.” — Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau Chief Kalani Vierra
Officials kick off Kōloa Road Bridge, Kīpū Bridge repair projects with blessing
Work on Kōloa Road Bridge scheduled to begin toward end of next week, with repairs on Kīpū Bridge to start after that project’s completion. Shifting lane closures slated for March 6 through Nov. 1 to accommodate work from Po‘ipū Road to Maluhia Road on Kōloa Road.
Update: Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau north, west shores now under high surf advisory
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report that the current large west-northwest to northwest swell did not get as large as expected. Advisory in place through Thursday morning.
11th episode of eruptive activity at Kīlauea summit ends after nearly 13 intense hours
Lava fountains reached as high as 600 feet for part of the most recent episode of the ongoing summit eruption of the Big Island volcano, with lava covering between 75% and 80% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor.
Hawai‘i lawmakers in Washington introduce measure celebrating Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
“This February, we celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i and the people, schools and programs that work every day to preserve the Hawaiian language and culture. The resurgence of the Hawaiian language not only serves as a model for indigenous communities around the world, but also as an example of the strength and resilience of the Hawaiian community.” — U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i
Perpetuating the language worldwide: ‘What Makes Us Human?’ gets Hawaiian adaptation
“I Kanaka Mai I Ke Aha?” makes its debut during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian Language Month, reinforcing the significance of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi as a living language.
