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UH study: Hawaiian corals select algae partnerships to help survive climate change
Teamwork is even more important for coral trying to survive an increasingly warming ocean.
More lane closures scheduled for sections of Kapa‘a
Several roadways in Kapa‘a will once again experience traffic shifts as construction of a new roundabout continues.
COVID Weekly Update: 90 New Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The state Department of Health reported 1,273 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Oct. 5, bringing the statewide total to 357,232. Eight new fatalities were reported.
UH team to lead $40M grant project for climate-smart food production
A research team at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will lead a $40 million grant project, which includes a sub-award of at least $10 million to the UH-Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, to help underserved producers throughout the islands.
Waimea wastewater treatment plant project honored by American Society of Civil Engineers
The county Department of Public Works Division of Wastewater Management was recently honored for its work on an optimization project at one of the island’s wastewater treatment plants.
Kauaʻi Mayor Signs Bill To Increase Benefits to Farmers
Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami signed a bill on Monday that updates the county’s Agricultural Dedication program to provide increased benefits to farmers and lessen the burdensome red tape.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Kōloa Roadways
Parts of two Kōloa roadways will be closed in October because of road resurfacing work, weather permitting.
Tourists build platform for Kennel for Lost Hunting Dogs in Kōke‘e
The kennels are intended to be a hunter lost-dog reclaim location, governed by the honor system, and dogs that have been placed in the kennels can be reclaimed from there at any time.
State: COVID Reinfection Rate Rising
The percentage of COVID cases involving people who previously were infected now accounts for about 10% of new confirmed cases.
State Fines US Navy Nearly $9M For Sewage Discharges
The state Health Department issued a notice of violation and order to the Navy to address a myriad of deficiencies at a wastewater treatment facility near Pearl Harbor.
Online Event Connects UH Grads to IT, Intelligence Career Opportunities
Graduating students and recent grads of the University of Hawaiʻi system interested in pursuing careers in the information technology and intelligence sectors will have another chance to connect with employers in Hawai’i during an upcoming online career fair.
Lane Closure Scheduled For Portion of Kekaha Roadway
A part of a Kekaha roadway will be temporarily closed the first week of October.
County Announces Auction of Used Equipment, Supplies at Department of Water
The county will conduct a sealed bid auction of items no longer being used by the Department of Water.
Water to Be Temporarily Shut Off on Kīlauea Roadway
Water customers on a Kīlauea roadway are being notified that their service will be temporarily shut off one day this week.
Occasional Traffic Delays Scheduled at Kōloa Roundabout
Work at an intersection in Kōloa will likely cause occasional traffic delays this week.
Kapa‘a Woman in Critical Condition Following Traffic Crash
A Kauaʻi woman is in critical condition following a traffic crash earlier this week in Kapa‘a.
‘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.
