Hawaii News
Inspired by East Coast, teenage chef ‘makes the best pizza’ on West Side of Kaua‘i
Xavier Machado and his father Chad opened JP’s Pizza in Kaumakani in early 2023. They now serve a large base of loyal customers.
Lane closures scheduled for portion of Mehana Road in ‘Ele‘ele Monday to April 5
In observance of Prince Kūhiō Day and the Good Friday holidays, there will be no work on March 26 and March 29.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: March 23-29
In observance of Prince Kūhiō Day and Good Friday there will be no Kūhiō Highway contraflow on March 26 and March 29.
Someone planted non-native coral at ‘Anini Beach; DAR relies on community to report fishy goings-on
Members of Reef Guardians – an ocean conservation nonprofit based on Kaua‘i and in Santa Barbara, California – first uncovered the strange coral in 2021.
Park rangers raise concerns over non-traditional offerings left at Kīlauea summit on Big Island
Recent visitors to Kaluapele, the summit area of Kīlauea, have left behind roasting pans filled with meat, poke to unopened packages of Chips Ahoy cookies, fruit, candy bars and burning incense sticks. Officials from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park say they’ve been left as offerings to pay respects to Pelehonuamea, the elemental deity of volcanism and […]
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority releases February Hotel Performance Report
For February 2024, the survey included 168 properties representing 48,046 rooms, or 86.0 percent of all lodging properties with 20 rooms or more in the Hawaiian Islands, including those offering full service, limited service, and condominium hotels.
Reality TV show fined for permit violations at Ka‘iwi State Scenic Shoreline on O‘ahu
On Feb. 16, the Division of State Parks was notified of a possible special use permit violation associated with the filming of the TV series “Rescue: HI Surf.”
State agencies and community groups to explore solutions for building a climate-ready Hawai‘i
A series of events will be hosted throughout the week in an effort to underscore the importance of taking action and supporting efforts to build a climate ready Hawai’i.
Rock music’s Michele Rundgren is selling Tiki ‘Iniki – the only tiki bar on Kaua‘i
Michele and her husband, rock star Todd Rundgren, opened Tiki ‘Iniki on the North Shore of the Garden Isle in 2013.
One newly graduated correctional officer takes up posts at Kaua‘i jail
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation welcomed its first new class of adult corrections officers at a graduation ceremony on O‘ahu last week.
Sen. Schatz announces 1.3 billion federal funding for Native housing
The new funding is a 30 percent increase from last year. In addition to housing, Schatz secured $175.5 million in new federal funding for Tribal transportation activities.
Salvation Army ARC monthly donation event scheduled for Friday
Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes. Clothing and textiles do not need to be in good condition. Torn or stained clothing is okay.
Report: Class of 2023 high school graduates persist amid pandemic obstacles
The Class of 2023 College and Career Readiness Indicator report details the achievements of 11,538 students across 65 public schools including public charters.
Attorney general: Phase One report on Maui wildfires to be released next month
The Phase One report analyzes how the fire incident unfolded, based on science, during the first 24 to 72 hours of the fire and its aftermath, and includes a comprehensive timeline of events.
Gov. Green, partners working to enhance travel between Japan, Hawai‘i
Key among Gov. Green’s initiatives is the expansion of Global Entry for Japanese citizens. Global Entry, a trusted traveler program administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, expedites the customs and immigration process for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.
Community petition to revoke permits is denied as Coco Palms rebuild continues
The planning commission’s decision comes amid developer Reef Capital Partner’s announcement that they have reached key milestones in the demolition process, and that construction crews are actively working to complete the once-renowned Coco Palms Resort in 2026.
State legislature discusses funding air ambulance program
The new program would create a cost-sharing partnership with the Department of Health bringing helicopters and funding to operate the program to Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i and Maui Counties.
Governor Green unveils 2024 policy report for ‘The Hawai‘i We Deserve’
The report details the Green Administration’s strategies for statewide challenges while describing initiatives to bolster Maui’s long-term recovery and Hawai‘i’s long-term resilience.
Construction of new Olympic tower in waters off Tahiti could damage reef
A new study by researchers from the University of Hawai‘i and Arizona State University along with community partners in Tahiti found that just dredging the site would cause at least $1.3 million in damage to the live reef habitat.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: March 16-22
Schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
