Governor designates official state snails for each island
HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green has signed legislation designating an official state kahuli, or snail, for each of the main Hawaiian Islands and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Kona airport closed again because of runway crack
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai‘i — Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport closed for the third time this year after a crack in the runway was discovered on Friday morning.
Hanama‘ulu shooting suspect arrested
LIHU‘E — A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting in Hanama‘ulu earlier this week.
Hawai‘i says it’s safe to surf and swim in Lahaina’s coastal waters
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i authorities say coastal waters off the wildfire-stricken town of Lahaina pose no significant risk to human health and it’s safe to surf and swim in the area.
YWCA open house a collaborative effort
LIHU‘E — Keiki squealed in delight on Wednesday, as they received help from Kaua‘i County Council members, YWCA of Kaua‘i staff and other guests at the YWCA of Kaua‘i open house.