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UH: Hawaiian Language Production to Debut in ʻŌlelo Māhū
A University of Hawai‘i theater that continues to expand hana keaka, or Hawaiian theatre, is again helping the Hawaiian storytelling genre to flourish with the debut of a show that not only includes ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian language, but also what its director dubs ʻōlelo māhū.
DMV to Close Early Every Other Week For Staff Training
The county Department of Motor Vehicles will be closing early every other week beginning next week to accommodate for staff training for a project that will lead to better customer service.
Domestic Violence Action Center to Receive Federal Funds For Immigrant Program
A Hawai‘i nonprofit that provides legal information and representation to victims of domestic violence will receive nearly $400,000 in federal funding to support a program it provides to help immigrants.
Hawaiʻi Coral Restoration Efforts Improved Through Student Research
At least for one species, a study led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa student researchers found that exposing coral larvae to warmer temperatures didn’t improve its survival later in its life.
Visitation Resumes at State Correctional Facilities
In-person visitation at the state’s correctional facilities will resume this week.
Box Jellyfish Warning Signs Posted at Salt Pond Beach
Ocean Safety officials posted box jellyfish signs at Salt Pond Beach.
Portion of ʻŌmaʻo Road to Be Closed
Road crews will be on the job next week, requiring a portion of a Kaua‘i roadway to be closed.
Updated Kaua‘i Economic Development Plan Released
A roadmap for the county’s future economic development has been updated.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Kalāheo
Road resurfacing work beginning next week will require lane closures on roadways in Kalāheo.
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Albright
In honor of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and at the direction of President Joe Biden, Gov. David Ige has ordered flags to fly at half-staff until sunset Sunday, March 27, at all state offices, agencies and facilities.
UH: Class of 2021 College Enrollment Disruptions Continue
Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have taken their toll on college-bound high school students from the islands.
‘Never Returning to Normal’: Research Shows Nearly Permanent Drought or Wet Conditions Ahead
It could be time to reconsider the very definition of drought, according to new research from half a dozen institutions, including the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, which investigated what the future might have in store for rainfall and soil moisture.
Free Classes, Summer Advising, Scholarships to UH Campuses Offered for Class of 2022
The University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges and their community partners are offering support for high school seniors still challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kaua‘i Bus Announces Change to Kōloa School Bus Stop
Construction work on an island roadway will require a change in where people get on the Kōloa Shuttle near Kōloa School.
Molokaʻi Man Pleads Guilty to Flight Interference, Assault of Attendant
A Molokaʻi man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in connection with a case involving an assault of a flight attendant on a flight from Honolulu to Hilo last year.
County Announces Prince Kūhiō Day Closures
In observance of Prince Kūhiō Day, county offices will be closed Friday, March 25. Regular business hours for county offices and services will resume Monday, March 28.
Liquor Control to Begin Collecting Red/Blue Manager Exam, Card Fee
In compliance with the rules of regulation of the Liquor Control Commission, the county Department of Liquor Control will soon begin collecting a fee for the red/blue manager card exam and card.
$10M Gift to Help Address Kaua‘i’s Physician Shortage
A major funding gift from the founder of social media giant Facebook and his wife will help address the physician shortage and improve access to health care on Kaua‘i.
Vehicle Involved in Hit-And-Run Located
The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding a driver involved in a hit-and-run incident.
