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Hemp farmers want more input on needs and recommendations to grow industry
The Hawaiʻi Hemp Task Force has packed its schedule for the rest of the month with meetings to better understand the local hemp industry. Since May, the group has met six times and is set to dissolve at the end of the month. However, farmers in the task force...
Hawaii Gets a Little SSW Swell for Everyone
Persistent ENE tradewinds provide favorable conditions. Additional swell expected through the end of the month. Fun surf is on the way for Hawaii’s weekend warriors. It won’t be pumping, but the SSW swell on tap should have enough push for the shortboards heading into next week. Conditions look good too as typical ENE tradewinds blow throughout the run of waves.
Steady Showers to Persist in Honolulu's Windward and Mauka Areas with Occasional Leeward Spillover
Trade winds are expected to keep bringing showers to the windward and mauka areas of the Hawaiian Islands, with occasional rain reaching leeward regions, especially at night and early morning. This weather pattern is likely to continue over the next few days, according to The National Weather Service's latest forecast for Honolulu.
County Debunks Email Inviting Homeless To Stay At Mayor’s House
HILO, Hawaiʻi - An active investigation into the origin of the email is underway, and police officers have been dispatched to the Mayor’s residence as a precautionary measure. (BIVN) – The County of Hawaiʻi says an email is circulating that invites houseless individuals to stay for one week...
2024 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List
Honolulu, HI (August 15, 2024) – The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 2024 Watch List for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry that epitomizes great ability and integrity. The Watch List is composed of 96 players from 37 different FBS schools.
How Lahaina’s more than 150-year-old banyan tree is coming back to life after devastating fire
LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — When a deadly wildfire tore through Lahaina on Maui last August, the wall of flames scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree along the historic town’s Front Street. But the sprawling tree survived the blaze, and thanks to the efforts of arborists and dedicated volunteers, parts of it are growing back — and even thriving.
Tropical system may develop near Hawaii
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Approximately 1050 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, a broad area of low pressure is generating disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This system, currently moving west-northwestward at around 10 mph, is situated in an area with marginally favorable environmental conditions. Forecasters suggest that while the system is still...
Volcano Watch: A‘o pū mākou: We learn together with PIPES
Volcano Watch is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. This week’s article was written by HVO geologist Kendra J. Lynn and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo geology professor Lis Gallant. The Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science...
County schedules for Statehood Day
Statehood Day is on Friday. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of the state's 1959 admission to the United States of America. It is always celebrated on the third Friday in August. City and County of Honolulu closures. The City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed on Friday, Aug....
A Hawaii man faces charges for killing 25 seagulls on Long Beach
A Hawaii man is facing reckless driving and felony animal cruelty charges after purposely driving a rental Jeep Wrangler into a flock of birds on Long Beach on July 27. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) sent those recommendations to Pacific County prosecutors two weeks ago after completing their investigation.
First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds with scattered showers expected through the weekend
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Gentle to locally breezy trade winds will strengthen to breezy levels and expand Friday and persist through most of next week. Shower coverage will fluctuate as areas of enhanced moisture moves through the state from east to west. Generally, showers will typically favor windward and mauka locations...
DOT announces $566M for airport modernization
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded nearly 300 grants in 47 states to modernize airports. The DOT said $566.4 million in Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, were part of the $25 billion included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for airport and air traffic control infrastructure improvements. AIG funds can […] The post DOT announces $566M for airport modernization appeared first on Transportation Today.
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