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Attorney General Lopez acts to reduce illegal gun trafficking

Following the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the ATF has proposed a new regulation to clarify what it means for a person to be “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms.

Matson returns Hōkūleʻa home to Hawai‘i

The voyaging canoe was unloaded onto the water at Honolulu Harbor Thursday morning at 8 a.m.

GoFarm Hawai‘i returning; free participation to applicants referred by employers

Class times are are on weeknights and weekends over a seven-month period to minimize interference with work obligations.

Update: Kaua‘i police locate missing child safe

Donvyn Maloney, age 13, of Lāwa‘i, was reported missing on Dec. 4 and was last seen in the Puhi area.

New or amended ocean resources rules go before State Land Board

In 2021, the Hawai‘i State Legislature mandated the implementation of the Ocean Stewardship User Fee. Commercial operators that are required to have a Commercial Use Permit from the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR), will have to collect a $1.00 fee from each passenger or customer.

Governor orders flags to fly at half-staff today in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

“This is a day for all of the world, but especially Hawaiʻi, to solemnly honor the sacrifices of so many service members and civilians who lost their lives during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack that changed the course of world history,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green

Kekaha man sentenced to 10 years in prison for sex assault on a minor

Ezra John Silva pled guilty to Sexual Assault in the Second Degree.

Mayor Kawakami to proclaim Dec. 6 Kaua‘i Tele-Dentistry Pilot Project Day

Hawai‘i has one of the highest prevalence of tooth decay in the United States.

Gov. Josh Green marks first year in office

The State of Hawai‘i bears the highest cost of living in the United States, the second-highest rate of homelessness per capita and an affordable housing shortage of 50,000 units.

Coral in Kaneohe Bay ‘pulverized’ after Navy aircraft slid off runway into ocean

An assessment of the coral reefs in Kaneohe Bay after a Navy aircraft slid off the runway at Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i last month showed extensive damage.

Two humpback whales off Big Island waters instantly identified using app with artificial intelligence

As exciting as it was to see their first mother, her calf and male escort of the season, Capt. Andrew Aggergaard and naturalist Olivia Miller of Hawaiian Adventures Kona were thrilled to identify the two adults by photographing their flukes and matching them in a catalog of tails through the app Happywhale.

Kaua‘i Made holiday events announced

Events include the Holly Jolly Holiday Fair and the Kaua‘i Products Fair.

Various agencies to host community health event Dec. 8 and Dec. 22

The event is called, “Aloha ‘Āina, Malama Kekahi i Kekahi,” and will include various health services for the community.

Hōkūleʻa to arrive back in Hawai‘i on Dec. 6

Crew members were in San Diego earlier this week to prepare the canoe to be shipped home.

Portion of Ke Ala Hele Makālae to be closed Dec. 5

The section of Ke Ala Hele Makālae that will be closed is between Jimmy’s Grill and the roundabout at the intersection of Kūhiō Highway and Mailihuna Road.

Holiday celebrations at The Shops at Kukui‘ula

During the weekly Kaua‘i Culinary Market, enjoy live holiday music and Visit with Santa at Santa’s Hale at the Palm Court.

Pearl Harbor Medal of Honor recipient to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Seventy-six years after valiant service during the Pearl Harbor attack, the remains of Seaman 1st Class James Ward were identified and he will be reburied with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Kaua‘i DMV announces new requirement to schedule Type 3 Road Tests

Customers under age 18 must now complete their required driver’s education courses prior to scheduling a road test.

Department of Health receives federal grant to help reduce maternal mortality in Hawai‘i

Maternal mortality rates in the United States are higher than in many other developed countries.

Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal

Alaska Air Group, Inc. with acquire the airline for $18 per share cash. Alaska Air will also take on Hawaiian’s $0.9 billion net debt.
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