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West Kauaʻi highway becomes focus of new initiative to reduce nēnē deaths
Spearheaded by Archipelago Research and Conservation, the newly launched Mānā Plains Nēnē Project on Kaua‘i aims to reduce the high rate of vehicle collisions with the endangered Hawaiian goose along a vital five-mile section of Kaumuali‘i Highway.
UPDATE: Repairs completed earlier than estimated at site of electric fire in Wailuā
Kaua‘i Police Department and Hawai’i Department of Transportation report Kūhiō Highway between North and South Leho Drive is now open in both directions.
Man arrested after illegal firework explodes under parked car in Kīlauea
A 24-year-old Kīlauea resident was arrested after an illegal firework detonated beneath a parked car, triggering safety alarms and a police response on Thursday.
First three Newell’s shearwaters take flight after rescue from groundings on Kauaʻi
At Lydgate Park in Kauaʻi, local schools and conservation organizations gathered for a heartwarming return to the wild of three rescued Newell’s shearwaters during this fledgling season.
Beloved Kauaʻi Kumu Hula Leinā’ala Pavao-Jardin dies after cancer battle
Beloved kumu hula Leināʻala Pavao-Jardin of Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leināʻala has passed away at age 51 after a courageous battle with cancer.
UHERO Brief: The vulnerability of Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector to cuts in federal funding
New analysis finds Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector is facing budget cuts and program changes that could disrupt essential services statewide.
Kauaʻi residents provide ideas for improving tourism while balancing locals quality of life
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority invited Garden Isle residents to shape Kauaʻi’s tourism future through a two-day community input session focused on balancing tourism benefits with resident needs.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife seeks feedback on long-term conservation plan for Kauaʻi
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is calling on Kauaʻi residents to voice their opinions on a comprehensive 50-year conservation strategy designed by Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative to protect endangered species
Kaua’i volunteers mobilize for 40th Annual International Coastal Cleanup
The Ocean Conservancy leads this global initiative to clean the oceans, with the Surfrider Foundation Kauaʻi Chapter focusing on Nukuʻoliʻi Beach.
Healthy coconut trees cut down on Kalalau Trail; state staff reprimanded for not protecting natural resources
“Our mission is to protect and share Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources, and this was a failure in that regard,” said Alan B. Carpenter, state parks assistant administrator at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
KPD provides alternative contact numbers amid technical issue
Law enforcement assures the public that the issue is being handled and will provide updates as soon as more information is available.
Update: coastal flooding statement canceled for Kaua’i
The National Weather Service has lifted the coastal flooding statement for Hawaii, initially issued last week, as Sunday afternoon tides peaked.
Community input sought to improve draft of climate action plan for Hawaiʻi
The Climate Action Pathways first draft was developed based on community feedback gathered at more than 80 public events throughout Hawaiʻi.
Statewide tsunami siren drill conducted following recent warning
The Hā’ena Beach Park Siren Tower, one of 55 siren towers on the Garden Isle, is scheduled for testing on Friday after Tuesday’s tsunami warning.
Family of murdered Amber Jackson renew call for answers on 15th anniversary of her death
15 years since Amber Jackson’s murder on Kaua’i, no arrests nor convictions have been made. Friends and family appeal to the public to come forward with information
Final workshop for Waimea 400 housing project scheduled this week
The Waimea 400 Master Plan lays out a conceptual design and preferred uses of 417 acres in Waimea acquired in 2019 by Kaua‘i County. Affordable housing is proposed to comprise roughly 60 acres just west of Waimea Sunset subdivision. The final community workshop is Wednesday.
Schatz statewide telephone town hall slated for May 8
The Hawai‘i Democrat will give constituents an update about his work in the U.S. Senate, take questions and also hear concerns. The meeting is at noon, but those who plan to attend need to sign up online to get a call to join the conversation.
Community invited to give feedback on draft Kauaʻi Climate Adaptation and Action Plan
The plan outlines 79 strategies to prepare for climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Several open houses are scheduled in May.
Swim at your own risk: How EPA cuts could turn beach days into sick days
Significant loss in staff and subsequent budget cuts would cripple the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to enforce the Clean Water Act and other critical environmental regulations.
Service status of Kauaʻi refuse transfer stations
The County of Kauaʻi Public Information Office released the following update on the current status of Kauaʻi’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill as of 5:25 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22: Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station (NEW UPDATE)5-3751 Kuhio Hwy, PrincevilleOpen 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Green waste is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Current […]
