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Kauaʻi Community College awarded $4.3M grant for first-of-its-kind Transfer Center

The center will offer comprehensive support services for Kauaʻi Community College students transferring to 4-year programs at UH campuses on Oʻahu in Mānoa and West Oʻahu and UH-Hilo on the Big Island.

Update: Helicopters dropping water until sundown, fire above Wainiha Powerhouse Road remains 60% contained

Water drops continue from the air and firefighters have been able to access portions of the fire to assess hot spots.

Portion of Kalalau Trail to reopen for day use only; full reopening date to be determined

The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources is reopening the trail to Hanakāpīʻai for day use only beginning Sept. 21. Any hiking beyond Hanakāpīʻai could result in citations or arrests.

Kawakami’s campaign office confirms Kauaʻi mayor plans to run for Kouchi’s Senate seat in 2026

Kawakami’s office has confirmed he intends to run for the Kauaʻi Senate seat in 2026, with the support of the current seat holder, Ron Kouchi.

Kapaʻa lawn mower store scorched in late evening fire

 A fire broke out at a local lawn mower store in downtown Kapaʻa late Monday evening, and Kauaʻi fire and police crews worked into the night to full extinguish the blaze.

3 children arrested for posting shooting threat on TikTok at private Big Island school

The three children, estimated to be in eighth grade, have been charged with first-degree terroristic threatening for the video.

Wilcox nurses holding candlelight vigil for ‘unsafe staffing conditions’ this evening

The nurses of Wilcox Medical Center are holding a candlelight vigil to stand in solidarity with the nurses of Kapi‘olani Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 16, who were recently “locked out” following a one-day strike amid contract contention. As reported by Hawai’i News Now, the one-day strike concluded Saturday, Sept. 14, at 6:59 a.m. About […]

Gov. Green delivers speech focusing on housing, tourism, healthcare at annual Kauaʻi luncheon

“If you don’t deal seriously with climate change … If we don’t have some kind of ability to deal with the impact of climate, we’re gonna see this again,” Green said of the 2023 wildfires on Maui.

UH researchers granted $4.2M to take on Hawaiʻi’s clean energy needs

The Materials Research and Education Consortium will focus on challenges including reliance on costly imported fuels, resource and waste management, mitigation of the effects of soil erosion and ocean contamination.

Events planned on Kaua’i, statewide for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Hawai‘i residents. On average, almost 4 people die from suicide every week. A total of 1,050 island residents died because of suicide from 2019 to 2023.

Volunteer team honored for finding body of missing Kapaʻa man after police halt 2-day search effort

When the police ended their two-day search on Aug. 9, family and friends of Dylan Wagner formed their own volunteer team and located Wagner’s body in just over one hour.

Kauaʻi councilman ‘inappropriately’ messaged student on social media, school investigation reveals

“You did not follow generally recognized professional standards, did not serve as a positive role model, did not maintain an appropriate adult/child relationship, and did not behave in a manner that contributed to a safe and healthy learning environment for students,” wrote DOE Superintendent Daniel Hamada.

State, nonprofit partner to take swift action and reattach coral in damaged area of reef in waters off O‘ahu

Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Divison of Aquatic Resources divers will check on the colonies later this year to determine if further action is needed. Nonprofit Kuleana Coral Restoration is also conducting follow-up surveys and will submit updates to the state aquatic resources division and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

IVF Va‘a World Sprint Championships 2024 in full swing on Big Island

The event features 8 days of prestigious international outrigger canoe racing in Hilo Bay, spotlighting the best of the best 1,866 teams of men, women and youth from around the world in the sport. It’s also a display of culture from around the world that’s not to be missed.

Hanalei turns out to welcome Hōkūleʻa on first stop of Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail

A fanfare of 100-plus people, including original crew member John Kruse of Kauaʻi, lined Hanalei Pier to greet the legendary double-hulled voyaging canoe and its crew as it arrived Saturday morning for a 2-week stay.

Hōkūleʻa sets sail on statewide voyage that will stop at 31 ports, reach 34 communities

The purpose of the sail, which will cover 3,000 miles, is for training and to connect with communities, especially students and their families.

New UH research reshaping views on planets that could possibly support life

Findings suggest that powerful radiation —  some12 times stronger than previously thought — could seriously impact a planet’s ability to sustain life.

Kaua‘i Fire Department urges public to be vigilant as risk for fire weather increases

An August through November fire weather outlook issued Aug. 1 by the Geographic Area Coordination Centers says enhanced trade winds combined with abundant fuels will provide the right ingredients for large fire growth, especially in leeward areas of the state, and there is an above normal significant fire potential through October.

Incumbent council members lead in primary election results

The results show that former mayor and current council member Bernard Carvalho Jr. leads the way with 7.6% of the votes (6,282), followed by longtime Council Chair Mel Rapozo in second with 7.3% (6,065).

UH agrees to share environmental research expertise with legislators throughout nation

The University of Hawaiʻi has already buoyed and supported Hawaiʻi’s economic growth, development and environmental well-being with prominent, diverse and world-renowned research. Now, it is the first to lend that mastery to the rest of the nation.
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