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Kaua‘i soloist places in Miss Aloha Hula competition during annual Merrie Monarch Festival
The hula competition in Hilo continues on Friday with group performances by 19 hālau with kahiko. The competition will culminate on Saturday with ‘auana performances.
UPDATE: Flood warning extended until early Friday as heavy rainfall continues to soak Kauaʻi
National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that additional heavy showers moving through could result in sharp rises in streams and new or worsening flooding.
Kauaʻi under flash flood, brown water advisory following heavy rainfall
Amid heavy rains, Kauaʻi residents are urged to exercise caution as the National Weather Service issues a flash flood warning, along with a brown water advisory for streams and beaches.
Kauaʻi County Council approves Santos for environmental seat on Planning Commission
Mayor Derek Kawakami had nominated Kūleialoha Santos, vice president and owner of Unlimited Construction Services, to fill the vacant seat on the Planning Commission.
Another travel-related dengue virus case reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has deployed teams to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area.
Kaua‘i firefighters respond to lithium-ion battery incident in Kapa‘a
Firefighters were dispatched to a report of fumes coming out of a 3-wheel Akimoto vehicle on Kūhiō Highway shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Monitor real-time stream conditions as storm approaches Hawaiian Islands
Federal, state and county agencies are monitoring 88 locations across the five main Hawaiian Islands.
Strengthening system northwest of islands continues to support ‘increasingly active weather pattern’
More intense heavy rainfall, which could lead to more flooding in already drowned locations throughout the state, along with isolated thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, strong winds and hazardous winter weather atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa still in the forecast.
Thursday weather updates: Ponding, down trees close roads; Kalalau Trail, Polihale State Park also closed
A flood advisory is expected to continue through 10:45 a.m.
Late Kumu Hula Leināʻala Pavao Jardin to be honored during Merrie Monarch ‘Talk Story’ broadcast
Through stories shared by her family and hula ʻohana, the special highlights the kumu’s lasting impact on hula, her role in elevating Kaua‘i’s cultural identity, and her lifelong commitment to perpetuating Hawaiian culture.
Crews to clear debris carried in by high surf from a portion of Pūʻōlo Road Thursday
Department of Public Works announce an emergency road closure on portion of Pūʻōlo Road in Hanapēpē for crews to clear debris tomorrow, April 9, weather permitting.
‘It will not take much rain to induce flash flooding’: Heavy rainfall, stormy conditions to continue rest of week
Stormy conditions will continue through the rest of the week, with a major risk of even more heavy rainfall Wednesday through Friday for the entire state, bringing with it a strong potential for additional flooding.
Kauaʻi blesses first dedicated medical helicopter that starts operations Wednesday
An air ambulance that begins service on Kauaʻi on April 8 will connect patients to high-level care faster and more reliably, particularly in remote or hard-to-access areas.
High wind watch issued for northern area of Kaua‘i starting Thursday
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts of up to 60 mph are possible.
Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Beyond the cinematic beauty of the Nāpali Coast lies a landscape layered with spiritual meaning, ancestral memory and cultural continuity.
Kaua‘i County officials warn about possible inclement weather persisting into next week
Periods of heavy rain are possible, particularly as a moisture band lingers near the island, and conditions are expected to become more organized and impactful Wednesday through Friday, April 8-10.
State receives federal funding for preschool program
This federal grant is designed to help states strengthen and better align early learning systems serving children from birth through age 5.
New study reveals benefit of bacterial protein on bobtail squid health
The bacterial protein SypC from Vibrio fischeri provides both bioluminescent camouflage and crucial organ development for the Hawaiian bobtail squid.
State’s south-facing shores, including on Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau, under high surf advisory
Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet with occasional higher sets to 12 feet are forecast, with surf eventually expected to peak above advisory thresholds Wednesday, April 8.
Hawaiʻi airports anticipate surge in passengers for the Merrie Monarch Festival
Hawai’i airports brace for an influx of interisland travelers traveling to Hilo for the Merrie Monarch Festival, which is ongoing until April 11.
