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‘Hilo Hero’ Recounts Rescue of 15-Year-Old Girl From Abductor

There’s something to be said about being in the right place at the right time.

Farmers Reminded to Use New Forms For Covered Vehicles

Hey, farmers. There is a new form to use for designated covered farm vehicles when you’re renewing your safety check.

Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Kōloa Road

Portions of a Kaua’i roadway will be closed this week for shoulder improvements.

Pedestrian Dies Following Princeville Traffic Crash

A Kaua‘i resident is dead following a traffic crash in Princeville.

State Awarded Grant to Establish National Behavioral Health Center For Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians And Pacific Islanders

The state will create a new national center to provide access to culturally and linguistically appropriate behavioral health services for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders thanks to a federal grant.

Most Kauaʻi Gauges Receive Near or Above Average Rainfall Totals in August

Thank goodness for a break in trade winds during the last week of August. That break allowed a weak low-level trough to bring rainfall to the island, helping push most rainfall totals for the month to near or above average.

County Offers Swim Lessons For Adults, Aquatic Lessons For Preschoolers

Adults who want to learn how to swim and parents who want their preschool-aged keiki to get a head-start on learning about water safety can get the lessons they need in October and November thanks to the county Department of Parks and Recreation.

Lāwa‘i Man in Critical Condition After Multiple Traffic Crashes

A Lāwa‘i man is in critical condition at a Līhuʻe hospital after being involved in multiple traffic crashes late Friday night, Sept. 9.

Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Schedules Monthly Donation Event

Do you have clothes you no longer wear? How about small furniture you no longer use? Have the keiki outgrown some of their toys?

Lane Closures Again Scheduled For Sections of Kapa‘a

Road work, specifically the construction of a new roundabout, will again require portions of several roadways in Kapa‘a to be temporarily closed.

Kaua‘i Teams Participate in Youth Basketball Tournament on Big Island

Teams from Kaua‘i faced off against other youth from throughout the state who played in a recent basketball tournament hosted by the Hawai‘i Police Department on the Big Island.

Temporary Repairs to Yasutake Bridge Underway

Repairs to a bridge north of Wailua Homesteads Park are underway.

Founder of Proud Boys Hawai‘i Chapter Pleads Guilty to Felony in Connection With US Capitol Breach

A man who founded the Hawai‘i chapter of a right-wing extremist group has pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

State Reports 3 New Monkeypox Cases on Oʻahu, Shifts Data Reporting Online

The state Department of Health on Thursday, Sept. 8, reported three additional cases of monkeypox.

Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II

Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the State of Hawaiʻi immediately until sunset on the day of interment as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II.

Reminder: Real Property Tax Exemptions Deadline Nears

The county is reminding the public that the deadline to file upcoming 2023 real property tax exemptions is Sept. 30.

Images of Blasts From Massive Stars Captured in Detail Using Big Island Telescope

Astronomers using a telescope atop Maunakea on the Big Island have captured the most detailed and complete images ever taken of the zone where the constellation of Orion gets zapped with ultraviolet radiation from massive young stars.

Blessing Hosted For Laukona Park Improvements

The county Department of Parks and Recreation hosted a grand opening and blessing Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Laukona Park in Hanamā‘ulu to mark an improvement project at the park.

Authorities Identify Snorkeler Rescued From Waters Off Keālia

A snorkeler rescued last week from waters off Keālia Beach has been identified.

Free Workforce Trainings Expanded to More Hawai‘i Residents

A University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges program that serves unemployed and underemployed residents was recently expanded to include those who are employed.
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