Hawaii News
New recruitment campaign for corrections officers kicks off in June 2024
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) is kicking off a new multi-pronged recruitment campaign for adult corrections officers (ACO) beginning Monday, June 10, 2024.
Annual report reveals rise in individual homelessness on Kaua‘i
On Kaua’i from 2023 to 2024, the number of sheltered homeless individuals rose by 1 to 59 people this year. Unsheltered homelessness also increased by 34 to 464 people compared to 430 last year, reflecting an 8% increase.
Navy, NASA want to renew Kaua‘i leases – West Side locals show support, opposition
Navy & NASA personnel held scoping sessions across Kaua‘i last week, to gather comments that will shape an environmental impact statement.
Hawaiian monk seal off Big Island relocated after aggressive behavior toward oceangoers
The animal’s move was prompted by a pattern of escalating underwater interactions in the Makako Bay area in December 2023.
Volcano Watch — Keeping up with Kīlauea
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory goes into detail about the latest Kīlauea eruption.
County of Kaua‘i announces Kamehameha Day closures
The Kaua‘i Bus will be operating on its current daily schedule.
Annual ‘Washed Up’ exhibition sees Kaua‘i artists turn marine debris into masterpieces
Over 20 artists submitted 60 pieces to the show now on display at the Kaua‘i Society of Artists gallery at the Kukui Grove Center in Līhu‘e.
National guard, partners: Weapons of mass destruction exercise on Kaua‘i this Friday
The full-scale WMD exercise will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 7 at the Port Allen Small Boat Harbor.
Health department: Shellfish sourced from Pacific Northwest potentially contaminated
Oysters and clams harvested in the Pacific Northwest and distributed throughout the US may cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Hawai‘i public schools to feed keiki this summer
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s Seamless Summer Option program starts June 10.
Kīlauea eruption on the Big Island remains paused and unlikely to restart
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is lowering the Volcano Alert Level for ground-based hazards from WATCH to ADVISORY and the Aviation Color Code from ORANGE to YELLOW.
Navy base on Kaua‘i played role during WWII Battle of Midway – 82 years ago this week
During World War II, what is now the Pacific Missile Range Facility was an Army Air Force station called Barking Sands Army Air Base.
Līhu‘e Airport display showcases birds of Kaua‘i – and those working to save them
The Garden Island Arts Council teamed up with Hallux Ecosystem Restoration, LLC, to create the large window display.
Falck protests state’s decision to award new ambulance contracts to AMR
“We filed a notice of protest after identifying what appears to be a clear error in calculating Falck’s scores, along with inconsistencies in the evaluation criteria used to award the contracts,” said Troy Hagen, the chief commercial officer for Falck USA.
Unrest beneath Kīlauea continues despite pause in short-lived eruption on Big Island
While there is no active lava on the surface, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that levels of unrest remain high as the vent remains open, tremor is still present, glow could still be seen from the fissures overnight and active degassing of SO2 is still occurring from the fissures and blowing downwind.
Grove Farm awards three $20K scholarships to Kaua‘i high school graduates
The 2024 Grove Farm Scholarship recipients include Jeanine Longboy, Madison Silva and Sofia Saunders.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues to lead Hawai‘i in renewable generation
KIUC’s current strategic goal of reaching 100% renewable by 2033 is over a decade ahead of the state goal by 2045.
Kaua‘i Bus temporarily closing stop near Kaua‘i High School beginning June 4
The closure is necessary due to ongoing construction.
Gov. Josh Green signs ‘historic’ tax cut into law, touting benefits for working families
Gov. Green also signed Senate Bill 1035 on Monday, which exempts certain medical services from the state’s general excise tax.
O‘ahu monk seal pup died from dog attack, NOAA Fisheries confirms
NOAA is continuing to investigate the pup’s death, and an individual is cooperating with law enforcement officials.
