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Construction in Kōloa ongoing near elementary school
Lane closures will also be in effect at the Kōloa Road and Poʻipū Road intersection through Sept. 1 to allow crews to complete improvements to underground utility infrastructure.
Intense and short storms gain intensity throughout Hawaiian Islands, finds new study
Decades of hourly data from 117 rain gauges around Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island uncovered climate trends that traditional 24-hour daily averages often miss.
Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring past of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano past
Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative proposes $11.8M purchase of longtime Līhuʻe headquarters
The cooperative is proposing to buy the Hāna Kukui property on Paheʻe Street, which it says will provide significant long-term savings as opposed to continue to lease.
New Wilcox suite brings minimally invasive procedures to Kauaʻi
Wilcox Medical Center debuts Kaua‘i’s first interventional radiology suite, offering minimally invasive procedures that previously required travel off-island.
Homeowners can apply to second round of cesspool conversion program next month
With $1 million available to support 50 homeowners, early applications are advised due to limited funds and priority-based selection criteria.
Carvalho withdraws from Kauaʻi mayoral debate against Rapozo
The event will go on as planned Thursday night with only Mel Rapozo, current chair of the Kauaʻi County Council, participating.
2 new officers welcomed at The Salvation Army Hanapēpē Corps
The arrival of new corps leadership also coincides with the return of two annual events — Capt. Andy’s Nā Pali Coast Cruise for a Cause and the Hanapēpē Corps Kūpuna Luncheon — that further support and celebrate the Kauaʻi community.
Vandalism forces closure of Kauaʻi preschool as new owner works to reopen under new name
Little Wonders Preschool, formerly A Room to Grow Preschool, is on a mission to restore its vibrant learning environment after acts of vandalism forced its closure.
Kaua‘i County Council honors Pakele, the last known wild ‘akikiki on Garden Isle
“Kaua‘i County Council proudly honors Pakele’s extraordinary life and enduring legacy as a symbol of hope and resilience for the ‘akikiki,” says a council Facebook post from Aug. 26. “May her story inspire continued efforts to protect Kaua‘i’s native forests and ensure that her species may one day thrive in the wild once again.”
County of Kauaʻi Housing Agency to open Section 8 voucher waiting list next week
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list will open at midnight Sept. 1 and will remain open until further notice.
Update: Kaua‘i Police Department non-emergency line now operational
The public can now call 808-241-1711.
Sixth case of cyclosporiasis may have been acquired locally
According to the Department of Health, an Oʻahu resident became ill with cyclosporiasis at the end of July and did not travel outside Hawaiʻi during the period when they were likely exposed.
Hawaiʻi to receive up to $76 million in landmark multi-state settlement with Meta
Meta must implement a sweeping set of safety features designed to protect children on Instagram and Facebook.
Construction on Puhi Road hit with delays
Crews are currently working to repave the roadway in preparation for reopening Puhi Road to one lane of traffic.
Tangled plastic, fishing gear found in pilot whales a ‘stark reminder’ of ocean plastic pollution impact
A new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found about 23% of stranded short-finned pilot whales throughout a 13-year period in the main Hawaiian Islands had large masses of the debris, essentially ocean trash, inside their stomachs.
Stories in brief for Aug. 26: Miss Universal Woman Hawaiʻi, Fulbright winner, women’s basketball newcomers, Shoji Society and more
A quick look at news and sports stories from throughout the state and beyond.
Pacific Missile Range Facility, state awarded $4.73M to support Kaua‘i projects to improve environment, readiness
The federal funding through the U.S. Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program will support the Navy facility and state Division of Forestry and Wildlife expansion of ecosystem restoration, wildfire resilience and watershed protection efforts, among several other projects, on the Garden Isle.
U.S. Navy, NASA release final environmental impact statement for proposed use of state lands
The U.S. Navy and NASA have released the final environmental impact statement for continued use of state lands on Kauaʻi, crucial for Pacific Missile Range Facility operations and the Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory’s geodetic data collection.
Episode 54 of lava fountaining in ongoing episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea on Big Island ends after 9 hours
The latest episode of continuous lava geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater and confined inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park began at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; additional details will be provided in the next official report from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
