Fifth-graders at Kahuku Elementary School named the pup, inspired by a Hawaiian saying, “He makana maikai na makou,” meaning “a lovely gift for us,” according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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As Hawaii strives toward its clean energy goals, there is growing concern over the waste stream of lithium-ion batteries that come with renewable energy technology.
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The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is hosting its seventh annual Bum Run today to raise awareness and funds for colon cancer research.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated nearly 120,000 acres of land on Hawaii island as protected critical habitat for 12 endangered species.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday said it has finished inspecting sanitary sewer lines in Lahaina following the Aug. 8 wildfires.
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The entrance to the former bowling alley, which closed on June 30, 2021, remains shuttered behind a barbed-wire fence, and has become a hangout for cats.
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Advocates say long-term solutions are needed to address a chronic shortage of obstetricians on the Valley Isle which persisted even before the wildfires.
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The sentences were issued following hearings on Feb. 22 and Tuesday at Wahiawa First Circuit Court.
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Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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The Salesforce CEO and his wife are giving of $100 million to Hawaii Pacific Health to support its redevelopment of Straub Medical Center in Honolulu, and $50 million to the Hilo Medical Center.
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The last day of group fitness classes such as aqua aerobics, disco line dance, yoga and tai chi will be March 31. The fitness center and the swimming pool will close to Health & Wellness members on June 30.
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The state Attorney General’s office said it moved to dismiss the charge of engaging in a commercial activity without a license due to insufficient evidence.
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Charging at the station will be free of charge through March 10, DOT said, as time-of-use rates are finalized.
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Hawaii is home to several beaches with chronic water pollution issues, according to the latest report from the Surfrider Foundation.
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Ian Snyder, a visitor from California, in December survived a 1,000-foot fall off the Koolau Mountains and had been in and out of consciousness at the base of a waterfall for three days before first responders located and rescued him.
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The Sanctuary concluded that the calf — which exhibited limited ability to swim — was likely suffering from blunt force injuries due to a boat strike.
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The Hawaii Department of Health said it does not have enough resources to do the testing and that it’s not necessary.
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They lined up several hours early along Dole Road — some of them with lei — for just one more chance to take photos, say aloha and buy eggs from the farm, which is set to close after 114 years in business.
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Researchers have documented at least 170 endangered Hawaiian monk seal pups that were born in 2023 at Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
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The Times Supermarket in Kailua is slated to close at the end of March after nearly seven decades in business, according to owner Pan Pacific Retail Management.
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The Times Supermarket in Kailua is slated to close at the end of March after nearly seven decades in business, according to owner Pan Pacific Retail Management.
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