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.
Hanama‘ulu shooting suspect arrested
LIHU‘E — A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting in Hanama‘ulu earlier this week.
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.
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.
Flood watch issued for Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A flood watch is in effect from midnight Saturday until 6 a.m. Monday because of a slow moving storm that has the potential to dump several inches of rain on the island of Kaua‘i.
Jobless rate falls to 2.5 percent in February on Kaua‘i
Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A number of road-related projects are on tap in the days ahead with work taking place from Hanapepe to Princeville, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in a weekly update on Friday.
Celebrating culture: Hula kahiko competition features 29 performances
HILO, Hawai‘i — The sounds of ipu, pahu and chanting permeated the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium on Friday evening during the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival’s group hula kahiko (ancient hula) competition.
Domestic passenger count drops in March at Lihu‘e Airport
Visitors spend big in February on Kaua‘i
Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A wealth of road-related projects are on tap at the start of the spring season with work stretching from the west end of the island to the north side, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in a weekly update on Friday.
Lahaina Fire survivors moving daily from hotels
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green said Wednesday some 3,000 people displaced by Lahaina’s wildfires are still living in hotels more than seven months after the August 2023 blaze, but up to 30 people are moving to longer-term housing each day.
Hale Halawai ‘Ohana O Hanalei to manage $7,285,000 for flood mitigation
Half of Kaua‘i’s tested waters polluted
Report details grueling conditions in India’s shrimp industry
SAN FRANCISCO — Noriko Kuwabara was excited to try a new recipe she’d seen on social media for crispy shrimp spring rolls, so she and her husband headed to Costco’s frozen foods aisle. But when she grabbed a bag of farm-raised shrimp from the freezer and saw “Product of India,” she wrinkled her nose.
Single-family home price tops $1.4 million on Kaua‘i
Man jailed for allegedly strangling dog
Lawa‘i man arrested in connection with fatal crash in Koloa
Lawmakers look to make the friendly ‘shaka’ Hawai‘i’s official gesture
KANEOHE, Hawai‘i — A pinky and thumb extended with the remaining fingers curled down: That’s the “shaka” in Hawai‘i.
Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A number of road-related projects are scheduled in the days ahead with work planned from the westside to the north end of the island, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in a weekly update on Friday.