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Gov. Green delivers speech focusing on housing, tourism, healthcare at annual Kauaʻi luncheon
“If you don’t deal seriously with climate change … If we don’t have some kind of ability to deal with the impact of climate, we’re gonna see this again,” Green said of the 2023 wildfires on Maui.
UH researchers granted $4.2M to take on Hawaiʻi’s clean energy needs
The Materials Research and Education Consortium will focus on challenges including reliance on costly imported fuels, resource and waste management, mitigation of the effects of soil erosion and ocean contamination.
Barks & Buys Market headed to Kaua‘i Humane Society Sept. 7 for clear the shelters event
Every market vendor will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Kaua‘i Humane Society.
Līhu‘e man missing in waters off Nukoli‘i Beach in Wailua
The man was snorkeling about 100 yards offshore at 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, when he was separated from his party and went missing, according to the county report.
As storms approach Kaua‘i, utility co-op shares plans for power shutoff, wildfire preparedness
“Our DNA is trying to keep the lights on, but the world’s changed and we’re trying to adapt with it,” said Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative President and CEO David Bissell.
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative asks public to prepare for extended outages
“KIUC may also choose to de-energize certain circuits based on changing weather conditions. These actions would be taken to prevent wildfire ignition and could occur without prior notice,” the electric company said.
‘We’re all fighting for safe staffing:’ Wilcox Medical Center nurses rally at Hawai‘i State Capitol
In July, 93% of Wilcox Medical Center’s 159-member nursing team signed a petition calling for safe staffing ratios at their hospital.
Update: No injuries reported following Anahola brush fire; cause unknown
County representatives first made the announcement in a 4:30 p.m. press release stating a fire had started mauka (inland) of the Kūhiō Highway, across from the post office.
Volunteer team honored for finding body of missing Kapaʻa man after police halt 2-day search effort
When the police ended their two-day search on Aug. 9, family and friends of Dylan Wagner formed their own volunteer team and located Wagner’s body in just over one hour.
Kauaʻi councilman ‘inappropriately’ messaged student on social media, school investigation reveals
“You did not follow generally recognized professional standards, did not serve as a positive role model, did not maintain an appropriate adult/child relationship, and did not behave in a manner that contributed to a safe and healthy learning environment for students,” wrote DOE Superintendent Daniel Hamada.
Celebrants from across Hawai‘i flock to first-ever Ko‘olau Limu Festival on Kaua‘i
The free event at Anahola Beach Park highlighted limu, or edible algae, important to Hawaiian culture and cuisine.
Four Kauaʻi County Council candidates weigh in on primary results and local issues as 1% separates 6th and 9th places
Below are excerpts from separate interviews with the four candidates in sixth through ninth, presented in order of their ranking in the primary election.
Quilt Exhibit & Sale now open at Kaua‘i Society of Artists gallery in Līhu‘e
The exhibit on display through Aug. 24 features wall hangings, table runners, pillows and more.
Update: Hōkūleʻa departure from Sand Island delayed
While on Kauaʻi, the Hōkūleʻa crew will host canoe tours and activities for schools and the community while docked in Hanalei and Nāwiliwili from Aug. 16 through Aug. 25.
Kauaʻi County proclaims August 14 ‘Tatiana Weston-Webb Day’
28-year-old Weston-Webb, a longtime resident of Kauaʻi, recently won silver at the Paris Olympics while representing her birth country, Brazil.
Incumbent council members lead in primary election results
The results show that former mayor and current council member Bernard Carvalho Jr. leads the way with 7.6% of the votes (6,282), followed by longtime Council Chair Mel Rapozo in second with 7.3% (6,065).
Discussion continues for long-term solution on near-capacity Kaua‘i landfill
“I’m scared. Cost-wise, We’re talking about waste to energy and landfills that cost hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars to construct. Where do we get that from?” said County Council Chair Mel Rapozo.
Utah man shares tale of family’s near-death experience on Kalalau trail in new book
“People don’t get swept down our rivers and typically make it out,” said Kauaʻi Fire Captain Aaron Hawthorne.
East Kaua‘i path joins Rails-to-Trails Hall of Fame
The trail was among three nominees voted on by the public between Jul. 26 and Aug. 4, 2024, securing nearly 45% of the vote.
Maui musician, on-air radio personality wins Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for Most Promising Artist of the Year
Longtime musician and on-air Maui radio personality of KPOA 93.5 FM was honored Aug. 3 with the award during the 47th annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu.
