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Kaua‘i News Lane closures scheduled for tree-trimming work in Po‘ipū

WATCH LIVE: Artemis II mission set to blast off for historic trip around the moon
Launch window opens at 12:24 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time — in less than T-minus 30 minutes now — for the first crewed flight in more than 50 years to blast off on a path toward the moon. April 01, 2026 · 12:12pm
Legacy Land grants awarded for FY2026
These grants support preservation and protection of lands with natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural and historic value, while also providing public access and strengthening partnerships between government and community-based organizations.Community Community invited to workshop for Kaua‘i Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
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Kaua‘i News
Visionary Legacy Award recipient is Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission vice chairperson
“Michael’s leadership is nothing short of visionary,” wrote Hawaiʻi State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission in a joint statement. “From shaping policy to building community, he has dedicated his life to ensuring that LGBTQ+ people in Hawaiʻi are not only protected but empowered to thrive.”
Lane closures scheduled for tree-trimming work in Po‘ipū
Work will be in the vicinity of Kaua‘i Christian Fellowship from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WATCH LIVE: Artemis II mission set to blast off for historic trip around the moon
Launch window opens at 12:24 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time — in less than T-minus 30 minutes now — for the first crewed flight in more than 50 years to blast off on a path toward the moon.
Community invited to workshop for Kaua‘i Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
The plan will guide future investments and actions to create safer streets for everyone who walks, drives, bikes or rides transit.
Application period open for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Native Hawaiian food entrepreneur development program
The program is tailored for established, early-stage business owners ready to take the next step in growing their food-related businesses; space is limited, so those interested are encouraged to apply early.
Hawaiʻi inundated in March by 2 trillion gallons of water, triggering historic flooding
Hawaiʻi Mesonet and Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal data show the accumulated rainfall throughout 14 days in March during back-to-back kona lows reached as high as 3,000% of normal historical levels for this time of year, culminating in a destructive “rain bomb” over Oʻahu.
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Visionary Legacy Award recipient is Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission vice chairperson
“Michael’s leadership is nothing short of visionary,” wrote Hawaiʻi State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) Commission in a joint statement. “From shaping policy to building community, he has dedicated his life to ensuring that LGBTQ+ people in Hawaiʻi are not only protected but empowered to thrive.”
WATCH LIVE: Artemis II mission set to blast off for historic trip around the moon
Launch window opens at 12:24 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time — in less than T-minus 30 minutes now — for the first crewed flight in more than 50 years to blast off on a path toward the moon.
Application period open for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Native Hawaiian food entrepreneur development program
The program is tailored for established, early-stage business owners ready to take the next step in growing their food-related businesses; space is limited, so those interested are encouraged to apply early.
Hawaiʻi inundated in March by 2 trillion gallons of water, triggering historic flooding
Hawaiʻi Mesonet and Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal data show the accumulated rainfall throughout 14 days in March during back-to-back kona lows reached as high as 3,000% of normal historical levels for this time of year, culminating in a destructive “rain bomb” over Oʻahu.
Legacy Land grants awarded for FY2026
These grants support preservation and protection of lands with natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural and historic value, while also providing public access and strengthening partnerships between government and community-based organizations.
Big Island News
SNAP replacement benefits deadline approaches for Big Island households impacted by second Kona low storm
Replacement benefits are available to eligible households that lost food purchased with the SNAP benefits due to storm-related household misfortune, including power outages.
WATCH LIVE: NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission set to blast off for historic trip
Launch window opens at 12:24 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time — in less than T-minus 30 minutes now — for the first crewed flight in more than 50 years to blast off on a path toward the moon.
11 fugitives taken into custody on Big Island during joint police operation with state, federal agencies
Those arrested faced charges ranging from second-degree murder to drug possession to violating terms of supervised release.
Kanu Hawai‘i issues call for volunteers to support organizations as funding cuts threaten
April is Volunteer Month throughout the nation; recent data show additional federal funding cutbacks are placing unprecedented strain on organizations that provide backbone of support for the state's social, environmental and educational safety nets.
Maui News
Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center launches initiative to address ongoing vessel groundings, threat to coral reefs
The Marine Institute at Maui Ocean Center has launched a comprehensive stakeholder survey and community initiative aimed at reducing vessel grounding incidents and strengthening reef protection and response systems across Maui.
MEMA highlights Tsunami Awareness Month to encourage preparedness for year-round threat
The County’s Emergency Management Agency is reminding the community that April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawaiʻi, an opportunity for people to prepare, protect their property and safeguard loved ones by understanding tsunami risks and taking practical preparedness steps.
Hawaiian Electric: As Iran conflict pushes up oil prices, electric bills will be higher
Hawaiian Electric customers should prepare for potential increases in energy costs in the coming months, driven by rising global oil prices linked to escalating geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran, according to a company press release.


