Maui’s W.S. Merwin today was named Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress.  The appointment was announced today with Merwin’s duties starting this fall with the opening of the Library’s annual literary series on October 25th with a reading of his work.  Merwin is a two time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, most recently in [...]

The implementation of entry fees at Maui’s Iao Valley State Monument will be the focus of discussion at a meeting tonight (Thursday, July 1, 2010) hosted by the state Department of Land and Natural Resoruces.  The agency will explain plans to begin charging entry fees for non-residents and commercial tour vehicles. The meeting runs from [...]

The state Department of Transportation, Airports Division, Kauai District, will conduct a mass casualty emergency response exercise at the Lihue Airport today (July 1, 2010). The realistic exercise simulates an airliner crash and tests emergency response by first responders including Lihue Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting teams; the Kauai Fire Department, Kauai County Police Department, [...]

The Civil Defense monthly test of the statewide outdoor siren warning system will be conducted today at 11:45 a.m.  The steady 45-second tone is used to alert the public to an emergency that could pose a threat to life and property.  The test is being conducted in cooperation with Hawaii’s broadcast industry and traditionally takes [...]