Hawaii News
Big Island Candies product voluntarily recalled due to undeclared allergen
Big Island Candies’ 10 oz. Makana Brownie Assortment Box may contain peanut allergens not listed on the label.
Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau leader promoted to statewide position
In her new role, Sue Kanoho will lead the island chapters with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, county and state officials and departments.
Special Marine Warning issued for Kaua‘i County
Locations impacted include FAD Buoy CK, FAD Buoy DK, FAD Buoy CO, FAD Buoy J, Port Allen, FAD Buoy WK, Makahūʻena Point and Ka‘ena Point.
Biodiesel refinery expands operations to Kaua‘i
A biodiesel refinery is expanding its operations to Kaua‘i as part of a project to produce renewable biofuel from multiple locally grown oilseed cover crops.
The Garden Island Newspaper may go up for sale, as owner undergoes restructuring
Any sale resulting from the restructuring is expected to be completed by March 15 of this year.
Update: High surf warning downgraded to advisory for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A large long-period north-, north-west swell will peak today with dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 25 feet.
1 month left: Public asked to participate in survey on next UH president
Current University of Hawai‘i President David Lassner will retire at the end of 2024 or when the next president officially starts.
Hawaiʻi Health Department issues voluntary recall alert for Rizo Bros. Mexican grating cheese
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is alerting residents to a voluntary recall of Rizo Bros. California Creamery’s Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese, batch number 4DW-23318, for potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
County of Kaua‘i offices, facilities to close for holiday
The closures are in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
New fishing rules approved by state Board of Land and Natural Resources
The most notable additions are the establishment of a non-resident recreational fishing license and the license for commercial marine vessels.
Volcano Watch — Where is magma stored in Kīlauea on Hawai‘i Island?
At Kīlauea, there are several storage regions hypothesized from decades of monitoring data.
Kapa‘a man once cast movie magic on Kaua‘i, brought iconic ‘Indiana Jones’ scene to life
Local real estate agent Tom Summers spent decades helping Hollywood put Kaua‘i on the silver screen.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority returns to Europe to promote islands to UK, Germany, Switzerland
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has reentered Europe.
Hawaiʻi House majority outlines top priorities for 2024 legislative session
“As we embark on the second year of the 32nd Legislature, the House Majority Caucus will continue to address key community issues, including affordable housing and homelessness, renewable energy, mental health needs in our community, and the shortage of healthcare workers across our state,” said House Majority Leader Nadine K. Nakamura (D-15).
Update: Used motor oil recycling services resume at Kekaha Landfill, all County transfer stations
The service was temporarily unavailable because of issues with the contractor’s hauling equipment.
Pakele, Jordan T partner with Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages on new song
The new single is available to stream online now on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.
PAL Hawai‘i granted $75K from to Nareit Foundation for improvements at Kauhale O Kekaha
The funds will be used to replace an aging 53-year-old roof and install rooftop solar panels that will help lower utility costs for the 13-unit apartment complex’s residents
Social media platform X announces new show to be hosted by former Hawai‘i U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Gabbard, also a U.S. Army Reserve member and 2020 presidential candidate who left the Democratic Party in 2022, said her show will offer stories and news about “the truth of what’s happening in our country and world but that those in power don’t what you hear.”
‘One Love Lāhainā’ event with music and skateboard jam on Jan. 13
The event runs features music from San Diego-based band We The Commas, with an opening act by local punk band Flamingo Rider.
Kona couple found with fentanyl at Big Island airport charged with additional offenses after suspected overdose of jail inmate
The inmate who died was identified as Steven Mario Delgado.
