Team tackles climate change’s impact

Gov. Josh Green created a tough assignment in May for the retired leader of a Hawaii real estate investment firm to assemble a team that can recommend policies to minimize climate-related natural disaster impacts in the state.

Agency detects chemical plume in Aiea wells

HONOLULU — Testing by the Honolulu Board of Water Supply earlier this summer indicated that a plume of contaminants often associated with petroleum fuel recently passed through a pair of drinking wells in Aiea near the Navy’s underground Red Hill fuel storage facility.

Pokemon event to draw thousands to Waikiki

HONOLULU — It’s “Gotta Catch ‘Em All” time, and that’s a tall order with so much planned for this week’s 2024 Pokemon World Championships, which Meet Hawai‘i estimates will generate more than $57 million in visitor spending and $6.7 million in taxes.

Sister cities delegation visits Kaua‘i

LIHU‘E — A protocol sister city courtesy visit with Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami turned into an unexpected real life learning lesson at the Mo‘ikeha Building on Thursday.

Happy Camper for Friday, August 16, 2024

David Fastenau and Elizabeth Borchelt of the Garden Island Orchid Society said the club will be participating with the Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau and other partners at the Kaua‘i Farm Fair Tribute by setting up the orchid exhibit (plants will be available for sale), craft items and a greeting area on Friday at 3:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m.

Discover the tastes of limu in Anahola

ANAHOLA — The Hosea Lovell Foundation Ko‘olau Limu Project invites everyone to the first, free Ko‘olau Limu Festival on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Anahola Beach Park.