Update: Kaua‘i Fire Department crews clear scene of Kōke‘e brush fire; state crews to return Thursday morning

Kaua‘i Fire Department turned over the incident to state officials earlier Wednesday and will be on standby to provide assistance if requested. Waimea Canyon Drive, from Panini Place to Kōke‘e Road junction, and Kōke‘e Road near mile-marker 7 are also now open.

Road work scheduled from May 12-Nov. 1, weather permitting, for $1.9 million project that includes fixing spalled concrete on bridge’s abutments, piers and deck; applying new asphalt overlay; and installing guardrails at both ends, among other necessary repairs.

Two backup numbers remain available for reporting non-emergencies in the event the main line cannot be reached. Emergency 9-1–1 services also remain fully operational.

Office will open at 9:30 a.m. instead of normal 8 a.m. this Friday because of mandatory staff training.

Princevill man steps up support for school’s wrestling program by generously doubling number of scholarship awards he gave this year, awarding Julius Naanep and Bella Kellerman.

Kaua‘i Made Mother’s Day Craft Fair on May 10 at Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort in Wailua will feature more than 20 Garden Isle vendors selling locally made products, plus live music and ʻono food.

Latest episode of sustained geisers of molten rock in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the Big Island volcano’s summit was shortest since eruption began Dec. 23, 2024.

Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds island residents to review insurance policies in preparation for upcoming 2025 hurricane season, which begins June 1.