News Waikōloa Road community meeting for Thursday night is postponed
Hawai'i State News Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument has new NOAA superintendent
Vietnam War memorial dedicated today at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery
The new memorial was made a reality by a group of Vietnam veterans who formed the nonprofit West Hawai‘i Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Association, which raised $75,000 in 17 months to construct the 6-foot-tall by 7-foot-long memorial, crafted in basalt rock. March 29, 2023 · 04:00amState of Hawaiʻi pursuing cases against 33 swimmers chasing dolphins in Hōnaunau Bay
During a routine patrol in the South Kona District, the officers took photographs and drone video showing the large group of swimmers appearing to be aggressively pursuing, corralling and harassing...Hawai'i State News University of Hawai’i receives $400,000 federal grant to help cystic fibrosis…
Community Kona Community Hospital achieves international Baby-Friendly designation
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Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing man considered at risk
Fire destroys only working bathrooms at Old Airport Beach Park in Kailua-Kona
Hawaiʻi County’s audit finds most affordable housing credits not resulting in new…
High-altitude balloon flying over Big Island isn’t on spy mission; part of Project…
Public invited to discuss Waikōloa road project
Edith Kanakaʻole commemorative U.S. quarter hits circulation
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4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes 32 miles southeast of Nāʻālehu on Big Island; no…
Big Island police seek 15-year-old runaway Manao-Akamai Kaaihue
68 whales spotted by volunteers off Hawai‘i Island on last day of Great Whale Count
Big Island Poll #4 results: 60% say there are ‘too many’ tourists
Hawai‘i County finally nearing finish line to make all beach parks ADA compliant
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Waikōloa Road community meeting for Thursday night is postponed
Waikōloa Road Rehabilitation Project fieldwork will begin by May 4, 2023.
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument has new NOAA superintendent
Eric Roberts previously served as deputy superintendent of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument since September 2019, where he led a team of policy and program specialists in the day-to-day management.
University of Hawai’i receives $400,000 federal grant to help cystic fibrosis patients
The University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s research team, led by professor Tung Hoang, hopes its findings will help cystic fibrosis patients avoid hospitalizations and increase their life expectancy.
Kona Community Hospital achieves international Baby-Friendly designation
Kona Community Hospital has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation for adhering to the highest standards of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
Hawai‘i police seek public help finding missing man considered at risk
The 23-year-old was last seen on Makaala Street in Hilo.
Hawaiʻi Energy expanding lighting upgrade program to nonprofits, small businesses
Select nonprofit organizations, small businesses and restaurants are eligible for Hawaiʻi Energy’s lighting upgrade program on a first-come, first-served basis, until funds are exhausted.
USDA Forest Service awards grants to 4 Big Island communities for mitigating wildfires
The Community Wildfire Defense Grants for the Big Island will be used to update four Community Wildfire Protection Plans that are seven to eight years old.
Vietnam War memorial dedicated today at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery
The new memorial was made a reality by a group of Vietnam veterans who formed the nonprofit West Hawai‘i Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Association, which raised $75,000 in 17 months to construct the 6-foot-tall by 7-foot-long memorial, crafted in basalt rock.
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Registration now open for summer 2023 at Seabury
Registration for Seabury Hall's summer program is now available online for students entering grades 1-8 in Fall 2023.
West Maui to hold first evening budget meeting Thursday, March 30
The Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will receive testimony on the fiscal year 2024 budget on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Lahaina Civic Center’s Social Hall.
Honolulu City Council member introduces bill to cut down on opioid-related deaths
Following the Federal Drug Administration's approval of the lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication “naloxone” as an over-the-counter medication this morning, Honolulu City Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam introduced Bill 28, which requires certain bars, nightclubs, and other high-risk venues to maintain doses of naloxone spray on site in case of an overdose.
Kauai Now
Update: Flash flood warning issued for Garden Isle; Hanalei early school closure
The National Weather Service has upgraded the flash flood advisory to a flash flood warning until 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday for the entire island of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
Update: A marine warning was extended for Kaua‘i waters
At 7:41 a.m., a strong thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located 30 nm southwest of Southern Tip of Ni‘ihau, or 57 nm southwest of Barking Sands, moving northeast at 25 knots.
Kauai Weather Forecast for March 29, 2023
Occasional showers with a few thunderstorms will be possible over the western end of the state today. Showers have the potential to produce heavy rainfall...