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Green will retain executive authority while traveling and remain in regular contact with state leadership and his Cabinet members; Acting Lt. Gov. Keith Regan will oversee day-to-day government operations in the state and serve as acting governor during Green’s trip.

Participating high school students will be introduced to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, skills through the lens of urban and regional planning with a goal of fueling their higher education choices and perhaps interest in transportation-related careers.

There will be no contraflow or lane closures, unless otherwise permitted, on June 11 in observance of Kamehameha Day; remember, schedules can change at anytime with little to no notice and all work is weather permitting.

The traffic changes are necessary to accommodate Public Works Roads Division crews to complete road resurfacing work and ensure the safety of those crews while they are working.

Hawaiʻi Department of Defense Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan will use that authorization to keep aircrews and other Hawaiʻi National Guard resources ready to provide assistance to county and state firefighters — when needed — to fight wildfires when they ignite.

Extension guarantees more than 60 Native Hawaiian Education Program early childhood education grant recipients throughout the state fully funded for at least another year.

“Reducing energy use benefits individual businesses and strengthens our community as a whole as we reduce our reliance on the electrical grid,” said Kauaʻi County Office of Economic Development Director Nalani Bru.

Large eruptive plumes produced by the ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano, which contain high concentrations of volcanic gases and tephra, and wind direction are the key to this answer.

University of Hawaiʻi seeks person to fill newly created position of associate vice president for workforce development, serving as primary architect for cohesive workforce strategy throughout all 10 of its campuses.

The resolution honors pioneering plantation workers, known as Sakadas, whose sacrifice, resilience and labor leadership transformed economy and culture of the islands.

Those who register to participate will receive a call to join the discussion once the town hall begins at noon June 11.

Bangkok Happy Bowl invites guests to enjoy flavorful Thai dishes, handcrafted sushi and nightly live Hawaiian music and hula performances throughout the month in an atmosphere that celebrates the culture, creativity and community spirit of the island.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said his administration stands firm behind the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands after an Oʻahu man filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and its blood quantum mandate.

Community again invited to explore a variety of large-scale vehicles up close, including a bomb vehicle, fire engine, sanitation truck, dump truck, police car and more; attendees also will learn about the unique functions of each vehicle and meet the people who operate them.

The program — which University of Hawaiʻi launched in 2023 at its Maui College campus — offers tuition-free online courses, flexible enrollment, free entry-level certifications and a seamless 4-year degree path, with no prerequisites necessary.

Kaua‘i’s economy is expected to continue growing in 2026, though at a slower pace than in recent years; global and national economic challenges are expected to create new pressures on local households, businesses and the visitor industry.

Preliminary statistics from Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism show a total of 828,959 visitors arrived in the state during the month, a 0.5% decrease from a year before, but total visitor spending increased 4.8%.

U.S. Navy installation in West Kaua’i hosted keiki and faculty from Kula Aupuni A Kahelelani Aloha Public Charter School in May for a field trip to cultural and historic sites on base.

Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.

The quake was initially reported as a magnitude-4.6 and then revised up to a magnitude-5.2 before again being changed back to a magnitude-4.6 with the latest update from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory; moderate shaking reported by community members, with more than 800 ‘Felt Reports’ received by U.S. Geological Survey.