Hawaii News
NOAA, Polynesian Voyaging Society agreement aims to shed light on changing environment
A landmark day aboard Hōkūleʻa occurred as NOAA and the Polynesian Voyaging Society strengthened a decades long partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding.
New music blends tradition and innovation in mele Hawai‘i
Representing a new brand of music, Pewa is a creation of Nicholas Lum, member of the award-winning Hawaiian music group, Keauhou.
Agroforestry funding application now available for Hawai‘i farmers
The Expanding Agroforestry Project is funded by the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative, led by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Hōkūala, Folds of Honor to host Operation: Rising Star golf tournament Dec. 17
Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships for spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military and first responders.
Update: High surf advisory extended for north and west shorelines of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, 15- to 20-foot surf along north-facing shores is expected with 10- to 14-foot surf along west-facing shores.
Pacific & Asian Affairs Council to begin accepting applications for Freeman Foundation Study Abroad Tour to Japan
This is the 20th year that the Pacific & Asian Affairs Council has provided this opportunity.
NOAA Fisheries proposes critical habitat for five Indo-Pacific corals
NOAA Fisheries is proposing to designate areas containing habitat characteristics where Acropora globiceps, A. retusa, A. speciosa, Euphyllia paradivisa, and Isopora crateriformis reproduce, disperse, settle and mature.
Meet local businesses that can help you toward zero waste
Special guest speakers will include Jesse Brown-Clay, cofounder of Compost Kaua‘i, and Andy Boyd, County of Kaua‘i Recycling Program Coordinator.
Rescued ʻuaʻu chick takes flight
The ʻuaʻu is an endemic seabird found only in the Hawaiian Islands, and a third of the world population nests on Kauaʻi.
Kaua‘i garners industry award milestone, is showcased on national TV
Travel + Leisure has recognized the island of Kaua‘i as the World’s Best for 2023 based on their annual readers’ survey.
Commercial fishing sailboat grounds on Sugar Beach on Maui
The 46-foot Ka Imi Kai commercial fishing sailboat broke loose from its anchor or mooring in Māʻalaea Bay and grounded on Sugar Beach on Maui.
Kaua‘i Office of Boards and Commissions closed Dec. 6 to 29 for renovations
The office will reopen to the public on Jan. 2, 2024.
Virtual community meeting for Coconut Marketplace Mobility Hub Plan set for Dec. 14
This planning project, known as the Coconut Marketplace Mobility Hub Plan, is envisioned as a public-private partnership for a transportation center that makes it easier for people who live, work, and visit the eastern side of the island to get around.
Traffic advisory for Lights on Rice Parade today
In preparation for the event, the Kaua‘i Police Department will close all streets along the parade route from 5:30 to 8 p.m. or until the parade’s conclusion.
Commercial fishing sailboat grounds on beach on Maui
The 46-foot Ka Imi Kai commercial fishing sailboat broke loose from its anchor or mooring in Māʻalaea Bay and grounded on Sugar Beach on Maui.
Ōma‘o man dies following traffic crash on Kaumuali‘i Highway
Police identified the man as 66-year-old Nathan Louis.
Hirono, Schatz vote to confirm Shanlyn Park to serve on U.S. District Court for Hawai‘i
Park was among those recommended to President Biden by Hirono and Schatz, and a merit-based Federal Judicial Selection Commission, and was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 53-45.
Robbery, auto theft suspect Sateki Nisa held on $402,000 bail
Nisa was arrested earlier this month after spending a week on the lam.
Monthly siren, emergency alert system test scheduled for Friday
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Make a ghost net wreath this holiday season
Ocean conservation group Surfrider and the Kaua‘i Sailing Association have partnered to host this seasonal art project on Dec. 2 at 3 p.m.
