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County Officials Urge Safety as High Surf Conditions Persist
Historic high surf affecting the south-facing shores of the state are affecting portions of Kaua‘i and county officials are urging the public to stay safe.
Five Days Left: Hawaiʻi Residents Asked to Help Develop UH Strategic Plan
The University of Hawaiʻi is working on a strategic plan for the future and is asking all Hawaiʻi residents for their input.
High Surf Warning Extended Through Monday For South-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf warning for south-facing shores of the state, including those of Kauaʻi.
Darby to Bring High Surf, Rain to Big Island as it Passes South
The Big Island’s fight against cancer will continue — tropical storm or not.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued as Darby Approaches
Darby is now a tropical storm, and despite its weakening trend and forecast track keeping it to the south, the Big Island is likely to still see some impacts. The National Weather Service in Honolulu also issued a tropical storm warning for the state.
Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association Announces New Executive Director
A nonprofit association that partners with six national parks in Hawaiʻi and American Samoa is under new leadership.
Darby Continues to Weaken on Westward Trek South of Big Island
Hurricane Darby is forecast to continue weakening as it makes its westward trek to the south of the Big Island, according to the 5 p.m. advisory from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center on Thursday, July 14.
Alakaʻina Foundation Invests Additional $660K in UH Programs
A Native Hawaiian organization based in Honolulu is investing more in University of Hawaiʻi programs and students.
HI-EMA Activates State Emergency Operations Center to Monitor Hurricane Darby
The state is monitoring Hurricane Darby after the now Category 2 and weakening storm crossed into the Central Pacific overnight.
Safety Officials Advise No Swimming, Snorkeling For Most Kaua‘i Shores
A high surf advisory remains in effect today, July 13, and Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising the public to refrain from swimming and snorkeling in waters along much of the island’s coastline.
Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations Policy Summit Scheduled July 23
A coalition focused on serving the Native Hawaiian community will convene later this month to discuss plans for funds recently appropriated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for waitlist beneficiaries.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Kawaihau Road in Kapa‘a
Construction and road work will require portions of a roadway in Kapa‘a to be closed next week.
Hurricane Darby Becomes Major Hurricane Again But Still Expected to Weaken
Hurricane Darby re-intensified Wednesday, July 13, but is still expected to weaken during the next few days.
Queen Lili‘uokalani Outrigger Canoe Races Return to The Big Island in September
The world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe race will once again welcome paddlers from around the world this year to the Big Island.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool to Be Closed Temporarily
The county is notifying the public that the Kapa‘a swimming pool will be temporarily closed one day this week.
Survey Gauges Residents’ Perspective on ‘Regenerative’ Tourism
A new survey by the University of Hawaiʻi, one of the first of its kind, suggests that “regenerative” tourism makes the tourism industry and tourists more attractive to residents of the islands.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled For Parts of Kapa‘a
The county Department of Water is notifying the public that water service will be shutdown later this month in an area of Kapa‘a.
Ige Vetoes 28 of 30 Bills on His Intent to Veto List
Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday, July 12, that he is vetoing 26 bills and line-item vetoing two others on his intent to veto list, which he released last month.
Water Conservation Notice Issued From Wainiha to Hā’ena
The county is notifying the public about an immediate water conservation notice for portions of the island.
