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State announces Opportunity Zones 2.0 Market Activation Summit convenes June
Local leaders, developers, investors and community stakeholders are invited to attend the upcoming summit and can register now.
Business briefs for May 18: Defending enforcement, summer service, Servco honors, Hele stations fundraiser, bill dies
A quick look at business-related news stories from throughout the state.
Free property tax relief workshops scheduled in May, June, July
The workshops are made possible through a partnership between Kaua‘i County Real Property Division, Kīpuka Kuleana and Office of Hawaiian Affairs; will focus on programs available to Garden Isle residents.
Flooding of shorelines, low-lying coastal areas to persist through Monday night
Coastal flood statement was originally issued through Monday afternoon, May 18, by National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu; isolated minor coastal flooding continues to be possible during and near daily high tides.
Hawaiʻi briefs for May 18: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa grads, funds released, changing up the menu, Filipino migration
A brief look at several stories from throughout the state.
100 years of summer sessions at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa celebrated with ‘He Lei Hoʻokahi’
Special restaging of 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival Hōʻike performance also honors Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui.
Summer culinary training available for Hawai‘i high school students
Deadline to apply is May 29 for Cohort 22: Culinary Foundations through partnership between Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America; but don’t wait, seats are limited.
‘Ready to get back out there’: Kauaʻi Community College student rebuilds her life through carpentry, education
Crystal Santos went from being behind bars to now graduating this month with an associate in science degree in carpentry technology from Kauaʻi Community College, all to create a better future for herself and her family.
19 lane closures scheduled during week of May 17-22 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Transforming everyday commutes: Skyline riders to support Hawaiʻi’s youth on Great Futures Day
Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi celebrates 50 years with communitywide initiative Monday, May 18, in support of programs that serve island children and teens.
Nearly 6 inches of rain falls on part of Kaua‘i as first very unstable air of season moves over state
Moderate easterly trade winds will focus rainfall over windward areas of all islands Saturday, May 16, as chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms continues to diminish while storm system drifts eastward and weakens.
News briefs for May 11: Public corruption case update, funds available for Kona low damage, L&L marks strongest opening month
Attorney General continues biweekly update on public corruption case, funds available for Hawaiʻi residents impacted by Kona low and L&L opens new locations.
Senate bill reaffirms that corporations, artificial persons cannot influence elections
Hawaiʻi State Senate passed a measure that clarifies that corporations and other artificial entities cannot spend money or contribute to elections and ballot measures.
Mokulele Airlines increase fares to continue interisland flights
Amid the rising fuel costs, Mokulele Airlines is increasing its airfare by $10 on average to continue daily flights.
Trailer guidelines change at County Refuse Transfer Stations beginning Friday
Kauaʻi County Solid Waste Division has lifted trailer size restrictions at refuse transfer stations and is now allowing trailers up to a three-quarter-ton capacity.
Telescope atop Mauna Kea on Big Island helps reveal changes in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Observations suggest the comet’s chemistry changed as it passed near the sun, providing new clues to how materials in interstellar comets differ from those in comets formed in this part of the cosmic neighborhood.
Mark your calendar: Online registration for summer swim lessons begins later this month
Registration opens May 20; no-cost program is on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to 20 participants per class, per session.
Lava fountains erupt for about 9 hours during Episode 46 of ongoing summit eruption at Kīlauea
Lava geysers from the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano stopped shortly before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5; tephra fall was greatest within 3 miles from the two active vents.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court associate justice elevated to become new chief justice
Vladimir Devens was sworn in Tuesday morning, as the sixth Hawaiʻi Supreme Court chief justice during an informal ceremony.
Kaua‘i County advances Wildfire Home Assessment Program
“Wildfire preparedness is a shared responsibility, and it starts at home,” said Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson. “This program reflects a countywide commitment to providing our community with the knowledge and tools needed to better protect lives, homes and neighborhoods.”
