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BREAKING NEWS: Police Commission officially appoints Rudy Tai as Kaua‘i police chief

The new chief was born and raised on Oʻahu, served 35 years with the San Diego Police Department and will start March 9 on Kauaʻi.

With $130M in new ‘green fees’ expected, Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address long list of environment-related needs

The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.

U.S. Senate approves bipartisan funding for Hawaiʻi initiatives; House passes measure, too

“The new funding will improve our roads and infrastructure, and provide people with health care, housing and other essential services,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said.

Kaua‘i residents invited to share input on Mauna Kea stewardship during workshop event

The workshop will take place tonight at the Kauaʻi Community College, OCET 105, from 5 to 7 p.m.

2 Kaua‘i nonprofits join forces to develop affordable housing in Līhu‘e

The partners will continue pre-development planning, community engagement and coordination with County agencies as the project moves forward.

New self-service vehicle registration kiosk opens in Hanapēpē

The kiosk is located inside Western Motor Service along Kaumuali‘i Highway and allows motorists to renew vehicle registrations without visiting a central county office.
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With $130M in new ‘green fees’ expected, Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address long list of environment-related needs

The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.

U.S. Senate approves bipartisan funding for Hawaiʻi initiatives; House passes measure, too

“The new funding will improve our roads and infrastructure, and provide people with health care, housing and other essential services,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said.

Kaua‘i residents invited to share input on Mauna Kea stewardship during workshop event

The workshop will take place tonight at the Kauaʻi Community College, OCET 105, from 5 to 7 p.m.

New self-service vehicle registration kiosk opens in Hanapēpē

The kiosk is located inside Western Motor Service along Kaumuali‘i Highway and allows motorists to renew vehicle registrations without visiting a central county office.

High surf warning issued for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau

A high surf warning is in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau’s north- and west-facing shores through Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Hawai‘i governor selects new Kaua‘i Circuit Court judge

The selection is subject to confirmation by the Hawai‘i State Senate.

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Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address long list of environment-related needs with $130M in ‘green fees’ expected

The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.

11 years ago this Big Island Seahawks fan vowed not to cut his hair until they won another Super Bowl

A GoFundMe was started three days ago called: “Mike’s Seahawks Haircut Challenge," with some of the proceeds to benefit the Hāmākua Youth Center.

U.S. Senate approves bipartisan funding for Hawaiʻi initiatives

"The new funding will improve our roads and infrastructure, and provide people with health care, housing and other essential services," U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said.

Waimea Town Hall to address unexploded ordnance cleanup, drug seizures, proposed legislation

The U.S. Army briefing also will review the Army Corps' 3Rs public safety program to help prevent injuries due to possible unexploded ordnance in the region.

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Drivers warned of fake traffic citation scam

People statewide are receiving text messages that demand payment for nonexistent traffic citations, according to a warning from the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary. The scammers pretend to represent the Department of Motor Vehicles and send threatening texts. The message says that unless payment is made for unpaid “traffic citations,” the recipients’ driving privileges and vehicle registration […]

KCWA hosts Community Conversation on how Maui’s watersheds really work, Feb. 5

The Kula Community Watershed Alliance will host its next Community Conversations event on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at 6 p.m., featuring hydrologist Christopher Shuler of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Water Resources Research Center.

Congressional resolution introduced to protect abortion access for veterans

US Sen. Mazie Hirono joined a group of Democratic colleagues to introduce a resolution aimed at protecting abortion access for veterans, according to a news release from the senator’s office. Hirono and 14 other senators filed a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn a recent Trump administration rule. The federal rule ends abortion counseling and […]

NEVI chargers at Maui’s Kahului Park & Ride to be equipped with NACS connectors

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is notifying the public that its electric vehicle charging stations on Oʻahu and Maui will be equipped with North American Charging Standard connectors this month. HDOT’s two charging stations are equipped with four 150 kW DC fast chargers each and are located on O‘ahu at Aloha Tower Marketplace and on […]