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Researchers compiled 242 documented deaths of the native Hawaiian short-eared owl and found trauma accounted for 62%; within those cases, two-thirds were linked to vehicle collisions or occurred in close proximity to roadways.

The ceremony focused on honoring the history of the land, paying respects to those who came before and reinforcing the vital partnership between U.S. Navy, Na ʻOhana Papa O Mānā and host cultural protocol.

Celebrations are planned throughout the islands, including several events on Kaua‘i, for the 250th anniversary of European colonists in 1776 declaring independence from Great Britain; however, for some Native Hawaiians, the day is more of a painful reminder of the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Two Kaua‘i Police Department officers were among the 15 people to receive recognition for going above and beyond in the fight against impaired driving.

The temporary traffic flow changes are necessary to accommodate the 33rd annual Kaua‘i Hospice “Concert in the Sky.”

Gov. Josh Green is traveling from June 27 through July 2 for the Western Governors’ Association annual meeting, during which he will formally launch his chairperson’s initiative Health Beyond Healthcare and assume leadership of the association.

The new tool developed by Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal at University of Hawaiʻi translates complex scientific metrics into highly localized, plain-language updates about rainfall, temperature and drought conditions, all of which comes directly to your inbox.

Episode 50 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ends after 7 hours, but tephra may still fall over communities in the Kaʻū district of Hawaiʻi Island.

Barroga and Gause Jr. were recognized for their exemplary police work and engagement within the community, which included Barroga responding to 179 service calls and making 29 arrests in March and Gause leading and coordinating a new Lunch With a Cop program at several schools.

In observance of the Fourth of July, there will be no contraflow or lane closures July 3 unless otherwise permitted; lane closure schedules can change without notice and are weather permitting.

Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.

The ocean is the icebox for island communities, but there are times when lawaiʻa, the fishermen, do play for their food — during fishing tournaments!

The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.

Trustees emphasized the action does not represent conclusion of a process, but rather continuation of thoughtful and deliberate evaluation.

Professor Bruce Houghton retired in 2025 from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa after 25 years as the Gordon A. Macdonald Chairperson of Volcanology, but although he retired and returned to New Zealand, his connections to volcanology in Hawaiʻi remain strong.

Community members are invited to attend the July 8 event in Līhuʻe and meet with law enforcement officers, ask questions and exchange ideas over a cup of coffee — or other favorite morning drink.

The bus stop located within the college campus at the performing arts center will not be accessible beginning at noon June 26.

A quick look at news from throughout the state, nation and more.

Society chief executive officer and pwo navigator Nainoa Thompson named first international ambassador of Tainui Ātea.

A major fire at the Pacific Concrete Cutting & Coring Inc. scrap metal storage facility in Līhuʻe demanded a multi-agency response, as firefighters battled to control the blaze and prevent further damage on Wednesday.