Hawaiʻi County awards $450K in Impact Grants

Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience have discovered how Mozambique tilapia regulate prolactin genes to survive extreme salinity, a finding that could help enable brackish water aquaculture and preserve precious freshwater resources.

Nearly 100 supporters gathered at Hanakaʻōʻō, Canoe Beach on Monday as Pāʻele Kiakona officially launched his general election campaign for State House District 14, flanked by union leaders, kūpuna, fire survivors, land stewards, and a former opponent now standing in his corner.

The Department of Human Concerns issued a request for proposals Monday for a program to provide backup power supply during electrical outages to residents who rely on life-sustaining, electrically powered medical equipment, Council Member Kauanoe Batangan announced.

The public is invited to attend a series of public meetings in October in East Maui, North Shore and South Maui for Assessment and Recommendation of the New Special Management Area (SMA) Boundary for the island of Maui, hosted by the County of Maui Planning Department.

Hanalei Elementary School on Kauaʻi will be closed to students and staff today, Wednesday, Sept. 30, due to heavy rain and flooding on Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei River Bridge, preventing safe access to and from the school.

A flood advisory was also extended for southern portions of the island until 1:15 p.m.

Ocean Safety Bureau officials remind the public to swim only at lifeguarded beaches and to stay out of the water anywhere it appears brown or murky.

The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.

Applications are now due by 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23; the original deadline was Oct. 6.

Award-winning Chef Jhonny Montemayor is whipping up a harvest wine dinner in collaboration with the resort, Lydgate Farms and the Wagner Family of Wine.