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Hawaiʻi’s statewide emergency siren test, March 2
The monthly test of the all-hazard statewide Outdoor Siren Warning System, along with the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is set for 11:45 a.m. Monday, March 2.
Incentive program aids in keeping children healthy in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Child Wellness Incentive Program offers a $50 reward for a well-child examination to encourage preventive care and support the well-being of keiki.
Hawaiʻi loses 10 senior wildlife scientists amid federal staffing cuts
Hawaiʻi has lost 10 senior-level scientists and managers at the US Fish and Wildlife Service as part of an 18% reduction in the agency’s nationwide staff under the administration of President Donald Trump.
Hawaiʻi residents invited to join Schatz’s noon town hall call on Thursday
Join US Sen. Brian Schatz in a statewide telephone town hall on Dec. 11 to discuss key federal issues impacting Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi joins global initiative to preserve biological data of endangered species
Hawaiʻi is now at the center of a global “biobanking” network that will collect and store biological samples of endangered species for wildlife conservation purposes.
Update: Kiko becomes a major Category 4 hurricane, located well ESE of Hawaiʻi
Kiko has strengthened to a major Category 4 hurricane as it moves west about 1,600 miles east of Hilo.
UPDATE: Police recover bodies of 2 women from within downed banyan tree in Hilo
The women were extricated from deep within the tangled debris of the downed banyan tree, which fell the afternoon of July 12 on Kilauea Avenue, with preliminary observations indicating they were likely struck by falling tree limbs; police do not suspect foul play at this time and autopises will be conducted later this week to determine their exact cause of death.
Some state Agriculture Department offices on Maui to temporarily close for maintenance
Some Maui offices of the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture will be temporarily closed for building maintenance from Jan. 12 to approximately early summer 2024.
Twogood Kayaks owner cited for lack of commercial permit after ocean rescue of his Oʻahu clients
Robert Twogood was cited for not having a commercial permit to operate in state waters after lifeguards had to rescue 21 of his kayakers off of Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse on Oʻahu.
Scottie Scheffler heads The Sentry’s field of 59 for upcoming PGA Tour event on Maui
Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler and Justin Rose are among the final field of 59 set to tee it up Jan. 4-7 at The Sentry tournament, which kicks off the 2024 PGA Tour season.
Castle Hospitality Group to manage Nāpili homeowner associations, beach resort
Hawaiʻi’s Castle Hospitality Group will manage the newly renovated Nāpili Surf Beach Resort on Maui’s scenic Nāpili Bay.
