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Beach Restoration Project in Waikīkī Wins National Award
A restoration project at a popular Hawai‘i beach has garnered national accolades.
Ige Signs Minimum Wage Increase, Tax Rebate Bills
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday, June 22, signed into law two measures passed by the state Legislature earlier this year that will help Hawai‘i’s working families and individuals.
Life Sentence Upheld in 2017 Fatal Wailua Traffic Collision
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court denied a petition for review in the case of a fatal traffic collision in 2017 on Kūhiō Highway, upholding the life sentence for a man convicted of several offenses connected to the crash.
COVID Weekly Update: 5,482 New Cases Confirmed Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 5,482 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 22, bringing the statewide total to 303,333. Fifteen new fatalities were reported.
Community Input Sought on North Shore Flood Mitigation Sub-Grants
A survey is being conducted to collect community input on how to implement and distribute more than $7 million in North Shore watershed flood mitigation sub-grants.
Ige Signs Bills Furthering LGBTQ+ Equality, Inclusion
State lawmakers showed their support for Hawai‘i’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community during the 2022 legislative session, passing several measures that further equality and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, and Gov. David Ige signed them into law last week — in the middle of Pride Month.
Scholarships Available For Students, Teachers to Attend ‘Aha ‘Ōpio Workshop
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is giving students and teachers scholarship opportunities to attend the 21st annual Native Hawaiian Convention on O‘ahu.
Screenplay Submissions Sought For Fifth Annual ‘Ohina Filmmakers Lab
Calling all Hawai‘i filmmakers and storytellers.
New Reports Provide Look at COVID-19 Impact on Hawaiʻi
A new series of reports from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization shows that almost 2 in 3 adults in Hawaiʻi experienced adverse impacts — beyond the disease itself — from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trash Pickup Delayed in Līhu‘e, Kīlauea Areas
Trash pickup in the Līhu‘e and Kīlauea areas will be delayed today.
Salvation Army ARC Monthly Donation Event Scheduled This Week
Residents, businesses and other organizations around the island can again bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse to the Kaua‘i Resource Center in Līhu‘e during the upcoming monthly Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center donation event.
Public Invited to Online Forum to Create More Broadband Access Opportunities
The University of Hawaiʻi is hosting a free online forum to learn more about statewide efforts to expand broadband services and digital literacy opportunities, and the public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Native Hawaiian, Filipino Breast Cancer Survivors Sought For Lifestyle Research
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and University of Guam are seeking Native Hawaiian and Filipino breast cancer survivors to be part of a new study.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Kawaihau Road in Kapaʻa
Construction and road work will require portions of an island roadway to be closed this week.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Olohena, Kamalu Roads
Guardrail repair work will require the closure of portions of two island roadways this week.
KPD Records, Firearms Windows to Be Closed Temporarily
he Kaua‘i Police Department’s records and firearms windows will be temporarily closed Monday, June 20.
Weekly County Briefing: Health Office Reports Another COVID Death; CDC Lists Island as High-Transmission Area
Kaua‘i County Managing Mike Dahilig reported Thursday, June 16, in the county’s weekly video briefing that the island’s COVID case counts are declining, but remain high.
Six Lt. Governor Candidates to Take Part in Online Big Island Forum
The Waimea Community Association on the Big Island is hosting six candidates in the race to become the state’s next lieutenant governor for an online forum today.
