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Second crash involving UTV this week leaves a Kōloa man with serious injuries
This is the second crash within days of each other involving a UTV. The first incident occurred on Tuesday, leaving a 19-year-old with serious injuries.
Hawaiʻi-Philippines Business Economic Council to host an expert panel over J-1 visas next week
The Hawaiʻi-Philippines Business Economic Council will host a panel for employers interested in learning about J-1 visas over Zoom on Tuesday as part of its monthly series, “Talk Story Sessions.”
Environmental study underway for proposed improvements to Kūhiō Highway
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation is hosting an open house to gather community input and share the current status of the project on Wednesday.
Pacific Missile Range Facility aids in protecting threatened seabirds on kauaʻi
Kauaʻi’s annual fledging season for Newell’s shearwaters and Hawaiian petrels begins on Monday and the Pacific Missile Range Facility is preparing to combat light pollution, which disorient the young birds.
Community invited to shape Hawaiʻi’s climate action plan through talk-story sessions
Talk-story sessions on Kauaʻi about the draft climate action plan will be held at the libraries in Līhuʻe and Kapaʻa on Sept. 23.
House Finance Committee visited Kauaʻi last week to view projects in the works, learn about current needs
This visit highlighted Kauaʻi’s innovative efforts in food security and transportation, underscoring potential infrastructure improvements.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Russia coast
The earthquake was an aftershock of the magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka Peninsula earthquake that struck on July 29.
Volcano Watch: Big Island high school grad joins University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo as geology professor
Thomas Lee, a newly appointed University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo geology professor, returns home to the Big Island and is eager to collaborate with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory amidst the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruptions.
Kaua‘i teen suffers serious injuries after being ejected from utility terrain vehicle
The UTV was struck from behind by a Toyota SUV, driven by a minor.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority provides nearly $1 million to programs perpetuating Native Hawaiian culture
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has allocated $928,000 to its Kūkulu Ola program, funding 26 initiatives that bolster Native Hawaiian culture and tourism, including three Kauaʻi programs.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court backs Gov. Green’s emergency powers in affordable housing crisis
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green has issued 14 consecutive proclamations aimed at fast-tracking housing projects and reducing living costs to mitigate the state’s affordable housing crisis.
Motorists urged to make accommodations during Kekaha lane closures
Hazardous tree removal will cause lane closures on Kekaha Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 to 18.
County of Kauaʻi updates residents on status of refuse stations
Visit the County of Kaua‘i website for comprehensive service details and stay informed by contacting the Solid Waste Division.
UPDATE: One lane closures ongoing for Papalina Road near highway in Kalāheo
One-lane alternating traffic will be ongoing for a portion of Papalina Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow.
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
Diana Birkett Rakow named first female CEO of Hawaiian Airlines
Diana Birkett Rakow will be based in Honolulu and will be responsible for the long-term performance and advancement of the Hawaiian
Airlines brand and Alaska Air Group’s business in Hawai‘i.
Proposals for Kauaʻi Innovation Grants for FY 2025-2026 are available for public review
The Innovation Grants program is designed to support projects that contribute to both short-term and long-term economic growth and diversification for Kaua‘i.
Old nickel-ion batteries burst in a Kaua‘i home; no injuries reported
Due to the age of the batteries, they began to fail, causing small bursts. Despite the minor blasts, there was no smoke or fire on scene.
Gov. Green orders flags at half-staff in observance of Patriot Day
Patriot Day honors the nearly 3,000 individuals — civilians and first responders — who were tragically killed in the terrorist attacks on 9/11, 24 years ago.
Kaua’i residents advised to prepare for temporary water service shutdown
The shutdown is necessary for construction crews to replace a pressure-reducing valve on a nearby waterline, a routine upgrade to help maintain the area’s water system.