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All work is weather permitting. Contingency dates are set for the night of Feb. 22 through the morning of Feb. 23.

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.

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has announced plans to hold an auction in April for annual leases for seven Kokee cabins.

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.

A northwest swell is now expected to peak this afternoon into this evening before gradually diminishing tonight and Sunday as it becomes increasingly northerly.

The reminder was prompted by a recent surge in vehicle break-ins at the trailheads of popular hiking spots in the Kapa‘a and North Shore areas.

The elderly Līhuʻe man was transported to the Wilcox Memorial Hospital in Līhuʻe with serious injuries. He remains at the hospital in stable condition.

The decision comes after the committee received testimony – written and oral – in overwhelming support of HB1935earlier this week.

33-year-old Joshua Thomas remains in custody at the police cellblock in Līhu‘e. His bail is set at $5,000.

Portable toilets will be available during work hours. The restrooms will be available to use after work hours.

By collecting and moving the eggs from the Kaua‘i missile range facility, the number of birds on the installation is reduced while the overall population is not harmed.

The nonprofit Casting for Recovery’s mission is to enhance the lives of women with breast cancer by connecting them to each other and nature. Deadline to apply for the Kauaʻi retreat is March 28.

The nine-bill package is aimed at addressing several critical issues throughout the state, including affordable housing, homelessness, mental health licensure, electric vehicles and more.

The flavor fluency, scrumptious skill set and culinary creativity the Big Island’s Tasi Savage has nourished through the years at home now are being showcased in a much larger kitchen in front of a nationwide audience as she competes during the 12th season of the competition series.

The lawsuit was brought by retired government employees who sought to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in claims relating to retiree health benefits provided by the Hawai‘i Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is retesting waters at the park after bacteria levels of 160 per 100 mL were detected during routine beach monitoring.

Based on numerous scientific journals and publications provided to the Health Department and College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, the state concluded that the use of the noble variety of ‘awa root, mixed with water or coconut water, is safe and consistent with the substance and intent of federal regulations.

Almost $3.8 million was awarded to 1,774 eligible students in fiscal year 2023. The average award per student was $2,142, covering costs such as tuition, books and fees.

Three crew members were aboard at the time of the incident at Māʻalaea Harbor. The U.S. Coast Guard continues to monitor the situation.

Despite the tragedy on Maui, Green said the state came together to support each other. As a result, he reports that the state of Hawai‘i is strong.