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Be on alert: Nēnē nesting season underway
Natural Resources division at Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kekaha issues safety reminder as the native Hawaiian geese become more active near roadways and around installation facilities; nesting season runs from September to April.
‘A clear roadmap’: Mayor Kawakami signs Kaua‘i Climate Adaptation and Action Plan
The plan is Kaua‘i County’s first comprehensive strategy focused on climate change, laying out clear strategies to help the Garden Isle respond to climate impacts, protect vulnerable communities and reduce emissions — in line with the Kaua‘i County General Plan.
UH researchers find life expectancy declined less than nation in Hawaiʻi during COVID-19
University of Hawaiʻi researchers note that Hawaiʻi’s better outcomes underscore the effectiveness of early public health interventions, strong community engagement and high vaccine uptake.
U.S. Coast Guard rescues 2 men from life raft near Molokaʻi after vessel begins taking on water
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on Oʻahu located the men, safely hoisted them and brought them ashore to the air station in Kapolei, Oʻahu, the afternoon of Dec. 17.
$210K OHA grant supports fellowship through E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center
The fellowship program is aimed at young Native Hawaiian adults and based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region, equipping them with mentorship, cultural grounding, professional development and opportunities to serve their community at the national level.
Get your tickets now for Hawaiʻi Community Lending’s 2nd annual Hui Waiwai
Event is slated from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22, 2026, at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu; attending and supporting the event is one way community members can help the organization fulfill its mission.
Discoveries from Big Island’s Mauna Kea reveal hidden worlds around accelerating stars
Groundbreaking research from W. M. Keck Observatory and Subaru Telescope highlight continued leadership in imaging new worlds by Big Island’s Mauna Kea.
Moore Foundation grant aimed at helping next gen scientists tackle urgent issues, more
The $2 million grant supports a University of Hawaiʻi program that will support 11 postdoctoral scholars from 2025 to 2028 who will work in astronomy, oceanography, life sciences, geophysics, atmospheric science and other fields vital to Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region.
HOKU PAC launches to elect inclusive, equality-driven leaders throughout Hawaiʻi
The political action committee will work to elect leaders who advance equality, protect civil rights and ensure all people — regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or background — can live with dignity, safety and respect.
REMINDER: Southbound traffic to be detoured through Hanamāʻulu town overnight
Crews will be working on Kapule Highway between Kῡhiō Highway (Highway 56) and Ahukini Road. There will be a lane shift to the mauka shoulder while concrete barriers are set on the makai side of the highway.
UH Cancer Center studies point to smarter ‘next-step’ use of antibody-drug treatment
University of Hawaiʻi researchers found that switching the type of drug attached to the antibody in breast cancer treatments could restore benefit after resistance.
Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association Tour Championship winners announced
A total of 53 junior golfers from throughout the state teed up at The Club at Kukui‘ula on Kaua‘i for the final event of tour.
‘I just gobbled it all up’: Hawai‘i public school students get special ‘uala treat
Sweet potato bread part of the breakfast menu at 127 participating schools throughout the state made with locally sourced purple Okinawan sweet potato; nearly 1,700 pounds were distributed to the schools.
Alexander & Baldwin to go private in $2.3B definitive merger agreement
Shareholders to receive $21.20 per share in cash, representing a 40% premium to closing price earlier this month; merger expected to close during the first quarter of 2026.
Schatz votes to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits to protect people’s health care
Senate Republicans, however, who have the majority, rejected the measure; the vote came after Schatz earlier during the week took to the Senate floor, saying President Donald Trump “is making people poorer, and he’s doing it on purpose,” in remarks about about various ways he said Trump is increasing prices of everything in the daily lives of Americans.
2 competitors from Kauaʻi make it to ‘Hawaiʻi to the World’ finale on Sunday night
After 4 weeks of show-stopping performances, emotional stories and unforgettable moments from throughout the pae ʻāina, the stage is set for the “Hawai‘i to the World” talent show finale.
Kaua‘i under flood advisory as heavy rainfall moves in ahead of approaching cold front
Increasing rainfall trends with locally heavy showers and thunderstorms along the cold front are expected as it sweeps across the island from west to east.
UH scientists help unlock sun’s magnetic secrets with artificial intelligence
These advances allow researchers to see the sun’s magnetic landscape more accurately and improve predictions of solar activity that impacts life on Earth, including solar flares and coronal ejections that can disrupt satellites, power systems and communications.
Hirono co-introduces resolution to mark 50 years of Southeast Asian diaspora in U.S.
The bicameral legislation recognizes the immense contributions of Southeast Asian refugees to the nation’s fabric and advocates for policies that would provide Southeast Asian Americans and refugee communities with greater opportunities to thrive.
16 lane closures scheduled during week of Dec. 13-19 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
