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State: Full overnight closure of Wailuā River Mauka Bridge to continue through March
Mayor Bryan Baptiste Bridge will be one lane each northbound and southbound during rehabilitation of concrete supports and pavement of the mauka bridge as part of the Wailuā Bridge Repair Project.
State Clean Water Branch fines Hawaiian Dredging for Kauaʻi water pollution violations
The Honolulu-based construction company was ordered to pay a $390,000 fine and perform corrective actions because of soil and vegetation discharges into two gulches as well as unpermitted earth-disturbing activities in Hanapēpē.
Chickenpox outbreak at Kīlauea Elementary triggers state to advise protective measures
Five cases were reported to date, including four students at the school and one household member; all five cases were not vaccinated against chickenpox.
Online nursing degree program University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa gets high national marks
The university’s flagship campus placed No. 62 out of the top 209 online master’s in nursing programs recognized in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings of the nation’s best online programs.
Working Families Caucus, community advocates introduce 2026 proposed bill package
The package includes five measures to be considered by state lawmakers, targeting issues such as child care, health care and cost-of-living relief.
Admiral’s visit showcases Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands team
U.S. Navy Region Hawai’i Commander Rear Adm. Brad Collins made a point to spend a good chunk of his time while on base speaking with sailors of all ranks and asking how U.S. Navy Region Hawai‘i can better support the Barking Sands facility.
Volcano Watch: When it rained rocks; tephra falls far and wide during Kīlauea Episode 41
Strong updrafts coupled with light winds blowing to the east and north sent lava fragments — called tephra — from those molten rock geysers over much of Puna, into Hilo and falling along the eastern edge of Kaʻū; learn more now!
‘No work, no school, no shopping’: American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi supports planned ‘National Shutdown’
There are more than 300 registered actions and events set for today throughout the nation, calling on people, organizations and communities to “strike” and demand a stop to federal government-sponsored violence being inflicted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents against peaceful protestors in Minneapolis, Minn., and elsewhere.
UPDATE: Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau north and west shorelines now under high surf warning
The warning replaces a high surf advisory that was previously issued for the same shores; surf is expected to build to heights in the 20- to 30-foot range along north-facing shores and 20- to 25-foot range along western shorelines by this afternoon.
‘Activations of Ea’ interactive exhibit coming to a University of Hawaiʻi library near you
The exhibit expands to a statewide tour this spring, including exhibition dates at Kauaʻi Community College; it centers on Hawaiian history while inviting communities to actively engage with ea — life, air, breath, sovereignty, rural, independence.
Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits recalled because of potential contamination
The product was distributed nationwide, including by retailers such as Walmart, Target and Longs Drugs in Hawai‘i; recall was issued because the biscuits might have soft plastic and/or paper pieces inside that could cause injury or pose a choking hazard.
Lane closures scheduled for guardrail repair, installation on Kainahola Road in Kapa‘a
The closures are planned for 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 5-6, weather permitting; motorists should make appropriate accommodations.
$5M National Science Foundation award to address outdated wastewater infrastructure
The Honu Hub project — led by University of South Florida, with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers taking charge of design and real-world pilot demonstration — is developing a solar-powered, compact and certifiable alternative to cesspools that protects human health and the environment.
Hawaiʻi State Energy Office secures $1.8M to advance energy, land use, disaster planning
The funding — part of nearly $34 million in new federal funding secured by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i — supports the continued development of the interactive 3-D platform Hawai‘i Advanced Visualization Energy Nexus system.
2026 bill package proposed by Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus supports women, keiki, families
The proposed legislation supports abuse survivors, prevents exploitation and protects access to health care.
WATCH: Schatz condemns Minneapolis shooting — ‘We will not tolerate tyranny’
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i spoke out Wednesday (Jan. 28) on the Senate floor about the killing of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents during the past weekend.
Hawaiian Council assists Native Hawaiians statewide with up to $350 in grocery gift cards
Next week, members of the Hawaiian Council’s outreach team will be on Maui and Hawai‘i Island to provide in-person assistance for eligible Native Hawaiian residents currently receiving SNAP benefits.
Hawaiʻi Legislature Keiki Caucus introduces 2026 bill package, focused on 5 priorities
Proposed measures address a range of critical issues, including expanding access to free school meals, strengthening responses to youth mental health challenges, prohibiting flavored nicotine products, establishing regulations for e-bikes and improving family court processes for youth involved in the child welfare system.
Option to pay fee for TSA ConfirmID coming to Hawai‘i airports for travelers without REAL ID
TSA ConfirmID enables travelers to verify their identity before arriving at the security checkpoint, for a $45 fee, with the process typically taking 10 to 15 minutes, though it could require 30 minutes or more in some cases.
Salad of locally sourced veggies gives Hawai‘i students chance to ‘taste the rainbow’
The hue-tiful menu item highlighted the continued farm-to-school efforts by Hawaiʻi Department of Education and its commitment to student wellness.
