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County announces free fair housing training in April
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s theme for this year’s Fair Housing Month is “Fair Housing: The Act in Action.”
Blessing marks start of forest bird field season for conservationists on Garden Isle
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green and Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami each proclaimed 2024 as Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele, or The Year of the Forest Birds. That recognition and Friday’s blessing are giving encouragement and hope to teams working to save the birds.
Update: Līhuʻe man missing since January found safe
41-year-old John A. Navarro was initially reported missing Feb. 29.
No swimming advised at Salt Pond, Po‘ipū beaches because of box jellyfish
Beachgoers should follow all posted warning signs.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea intrusion was a textbook example of dike propagation
Dike intrusion is one of the fundamental processes for magma migration at volcanoes around the world.
Senate committees advance marijuana legalization bill
A third reading in the full Senate for SB 3335 is likely to be scheduled in the coming days, as the bill has a March 7 deadline to cross over to the House for further consideration.
Monthly statewide outdoor siren test slated for March 1
During the test, all outdoor warning sirens statewide will sound a 1-minute steady tone, with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System conducted at roughly the same time in cooperation with the Hawai‘i broadcast industry.
Hawai‘i lawmakers vow to tackle homelessness, housing shortages at Līhu‘e community meeting
At a community town hall meeting in Lihu’e on Monday, State Homelessness Coordinator John Mizuno, State Representative Luke Evslin, and Hawaii House Majority Leader Nadine Nakamura presented strategies to combat homelessness and housing shortages across the island and state.
Public invited to comment about proposed rule changes to state forest stewardship program
The state program provides technical advice as well as financial assistance on a cost-share basis so private landowners can more effectively manage, protect and restore important natural resources on their properties.
VIDEO: Saxophonists celebrate UH Bands 100th anniversary with world record attempt
The UH Bands partnered with the nonprofit Hawaiʻi Saxophone Foundation for the performance. The foundation is dedicated to raising the level of awareness and education of the saxophone in Hawaiʻi.
Report: 58% of UH community college transfer students in 2015 earned bachelor’s degree within 6 years
The University of Hawaiʻi also had a 57% completion rate for transfer students from low-income families, 5% above the national average.
Volcano Watch: Dear Valentine, will you be my lab partner?
The U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the Big Island “lavas” working with our partners at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, and for Valentine’s Day we wanted to highlight some of the things we appreciate about this relationship.
Redesigned police badge honors legacy of law enforcement on Kauaʻi
The unique special edition shield was minted in recognition of the dedication of the department’s staff and sworn officers throughout the past 80 years. The redesign pays homage to the original 1943 Kaua‘i County Sheriff badge.
Proposals for specialty crop grants being accepted by state Ag Department
Eligible applicants include nonprofit and for-profit organizations, universities, individuals and , local, state and federal government entities. Applicants must reside in or their business or educational affiliation must be registered in Hawai‘i.
Kaua‘i County announces Presidents’ Day closures
Regular business hours for county offices and services will resume Feb. 20 following the Feb. 19 closures.
Hawaiʻi AG joins coalition seeking to protect keiki from toxic metals in baby food
Despite concluding years ago that babies’ and young children’s smaller bodies and metabolism make them more susceptible to the harmful effects of toxic metals, the FDA has established only one action level for one type of toxic metal, inorganic arsenic, in one type of baby food product, infant rice cereal.
Final full nighttime closures scheduled next week for Hanalei bridge repairs
All work is weather permitting. Contingency dates are set for the night of Feb. 22 through the morning of Feb. 23.
Study finds novel blood metabolite biomarkers linked to Alzheimer’s disease
A study from researchers with the University of Hawaii at Mānoa has identified novel molecules linked to Alzheimer’s disease, the university announced on Feb. 12.
DLNR to auction off leases for Kōke’e cabins
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has announced plans to hold an auction in April for annual leases for seven Kokee cabins.
Florida woman rescued from Hanakāpī‘ai Trail after 20-foot fall
Kaua‘i firefighters were dispatched just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday to the report of the woman who was injured after falling 20 feet while hiking on the trail.