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Hawai‘i Specialty Crop Grant Program Accepting Applications
The state is offering those who produce specialty crops a chance to get some financial assistance to do so.
Reminder: Job Fair Scheduled Friday
Those looking for employment on the island have an opportunity this week to check out a variety of available positions from several businesses during an upcoming job fair.
Kama‘aina Rewards Members Can Get 15 Cents Off Per Gallon
Par Hawai‘i, the state’s leading provider of refined petroleum products, is giving residents of the islands a break at the gas pump as prices continue to increase.
$1M Matching Grant Program Helps Kickstart Hawaiʻi’s Next Generation of Farmers
Two financial organizations are focused on the future of agriculture in Hawaiʻi and investing in those who will steward it — the next generation of farmers.
Chief Justice Appoints Meyers to Kaua’i District Court Bench
District Court of the 5th Circuit on Kaua‘i will have a new judge, if confirmed, following his appointment to the bench by Hawai‘i Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald.
Hawaiian Ancestral Remains, Treasures Repatriated From Ireland
Ancestral Hawaiian human remains and treasures of the aliʻi have returned home thanks to the efforts of several organizations to have them repatriated to Hawaiʻi.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Sections of Kapa‘a
Road construction in Kapa‘a will require the closure of portions of several roadways.
UH Study: Hawaiʻi’s COVID Models, Responses, Lessons Learned
One of the first comprehensive studies of the state’s COVID-19 pandemic response has identified key takeaways to inform policymakers how to better respond in the event of another pandemic.
KPD Increases Patrols Around Schools
A school shooting Tuesday, May 24, on the mainland has prompted police to increase their presence at island schools.
Lane Closures Rescheduled Again for Portions of Papalina Road
The lane closures are now slated for weekdays from June 8-23.
County Coronavirus Rental And Utility Assistance Program Reopened
The county is offering to help residents of Kaua‘i who have experienced tough financial times during the coronavirus pandemic.
Public Libraries to Observe Memorial Day Holiday
Memorial Day Weekend is around the corner and the state’s public libraries will be closed in observance.
KCC Faculty Honored For Excellence in Teaching
Several faculty members of the University of Hawaiʻi system recently received awards for their inspirational teaching, including two from Kaua‘i Community College.
Making The Nearly Invisible, Visible: Astronomers Trace Gas That Breathes Life Into Galaxies
Using a new method to see massive, yet barely visible, gas tanks that fuel the formation of stars, astronomers using a Big Island observatory have created the first ever spatial maps of the enormous gas clouds that birth galaxies.
UH Awarded $20M to Support Climate Resilience
The University of Hawaiʻi was awarded a grant to fund research and capacity building in support of actionable climate science as part of a statewide collaboration.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled in Kapa‘a
Work on a water main will require water service to be shut off for some residents of Kapa‘a later this week.
Water Conservation Notice Issued For ‘Anini Road
A water service advisory for customers on ‘Anini Road in Kīlauea has been changed to a water conservation notice. The revision is the latest update following several other notices earlier today.
