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New Hawai‘i Hunting Stamps Feature Birds
The new 2022-23 state hunting stamps feature birds — one brought to the islands in 1923 and the other a Hawai‘i native.
DHHL Offers Vacant Lots in Anahola
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on Saturday, April 30, hosted its first in-person lot selection meeting since 2019, and residents of Anahola were the beneficiaries.
New Report: Microbes Play Critical Role in Climate Change
A new report co-authored by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographer shows that microbes might be small, but they are highly impactful to environmental and human health amid a changing climate.
12 Kauaʻi Organizations to Receive Grant-in-Aid Awards from Legislature
After a two-year suspension because of the pandemic, the state Legislature has resumed awarding grants-in-aid, and 12 Kauaʻi organizations have been chosen to receive funds.
Reminder: Report Washed Up Marine Debris
Hawai‘i residents and visitors can help clean up the ocean and save marine life by making a simple phone call when they see debris washed up on the shoreline.
Voyage Update: Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia cross Equator
Two traditional voyaging canoes making their way to Tahiti have made it halfway.
State Budget Includes $200M For Capital Improvement Projects on Kauaʻi
More than $200 million is included in the final version of the state budget for several capital improvement projects on Kauaʻi.
State Transitioning to Public Health Management of COVID
While the state is transitioning from emergency response to a more traditional public health approach to managing COVID-19, health officials and Gov. David Ige stressed Wednesday, April 27, during a press conference that the pandemic is not over.
New Saturday Contraflow Hours For Kūhiō Highway to Begin
In an effort to ease weekend traffic congestion on an island highway, new Saturday contraflow hours will take effect this week.
Weekly COVID Update: Nearly 200 New Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The state Department of Health reported 3,370 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 27, bringing the statewide total to 248,405. Eleven new fatalities were reported.
Ige Announces $328M Settlement in Hawaiian Home Lands Case
The state is looking to settle a 23-year-old Hawaiian Home Lands class action lawsuit.
UH Study: Supercell Thunderstorms Caused Kauaʻi’s Record Rainfall in 2018
A recently published University of Hawaiʻi study reveals the culprits behind the record-setting April 2018 rainstorm that wreaked havoc on Kauaʻi — supercell thunderstorms.
Chief Justice Seeks Public Comment on Nominees For District Court Vacancies
There is one vacancy in the District Court of the 5th Circuit on Kaua’i, and Hawai’i Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is seeking public comment on nominees to fill the position.
DMV to Be Temporarily Closed
The county Department of Motor Vehicles will be temporarily closed from noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26.
Kaua‘i Ocean Discovery to Reopen
A learning facility focused on the traditions and knowledge of the ocean and inspiring ocean stewardship is reopening.
Call For 2022 Kauaʻi Poke Fest Competitors
How are your poke skills? Do you think your poke is the best? Want to find out?
Several Lane Closures in Effect
Several lane closures are in effect around the island this week, according to the county Department of Public Works.
County to Host First Youth Climate Summit
The county is looking for input from island youth about how to combat and adapt to climate change.
UH Research Focuses on Improving Public Health With Hula
The end of the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo on the Big Island doesn’t mean hula gets put on the shelf for a year. In fact, findings in a study by University of Hawai‘i researchers suggest people could hula their way to better health.
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia Making Good Headway Toward Tahiti
The crews of voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia and making strides on their way to Tahiti.
