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Update: High surf advisory canceled for north and west shores
Surf is expected to remain just below advisory levels through the rest of today and continue to decrease overnight.
State Health Department: Number of keiki without up-to-date immunizations increases
“We are already seeing increased cases of pertussis and are at risk for a measles outbreak,” said Department of Health director Dr. Kenneth Fink.
Kapa‘a Bypass closed daily starting Monday, will shut again in February for repairs
The road will be open every afternoon after 3 p.m. and on weekends and holidays.
January donation event for Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is today
Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse — including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books and shoes — from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the Kaua‘i Resource Center, located at 3460 Ahukini Road.
Update: Flood advisory canceled for northeast, central portions of Kauaʻi
National Weather Service in Honolulu reports stream gauges show downward trend in water flow and threat of heavy showers has ended.
Update: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Kalapaki Beach Park
Health officials report that water sample retesting found enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.
Real Property tax collections office closed until further notice
The closure of the office at the Līhu‘e Civic Center is because of unforseen circumstances. Payments can be made in the Real Property tax assessment office or online.
County of Kauaʻi Engineering Division to close for 2 days next week
The Engineering Division staff and services will be unavailable on Monday and Tuesday next week.
Slope stabilization to close one lane of Kūhiō Highway at the Waikoko turn for 7 months
The closure will affect the makai lane from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 16, through Jan. 18 and will then close 24 hours a day beginning Jan. 21 to Aug. 30.
57 households face relocation as Hawaiian Home Lands nears purchase of Kaua‘i condos
Last year, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands announced plans to purchase the Courtyards at Waipouli, which will force current tenants to find a new place to live.
Four parking lots to close at Hanalei Bay Thursday and Friday morning
Repairs are planned for Hanalei Black Pot, Hanalei Pavilion and both Waioli Beach Park lots fron 5 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Big-box store on Big Island’s west side traps opossum
An agriculture inspector from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Plant Quarantine Branch in Kona retrieved the animal early Sunday morning and arranged for it to be transported to Honolulu. This was the second opossum in as many months to be captured in the islands.
Injured Illinois visitor rescued from Awaʻawapuhi Trail in Kōke‘e
First responders received the report about the injured hiker just before noon Monday and personnel from the Waimea Fire Station and Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 responded. Air 1 was unable to access the area because of heavy cloud cover, so Rescue 3 personnel and Waimea firefighters hiked the trail to get to the injured woman.
Lane closures continue through Friday for several Kekaha roadways
Area residents will only be allowed partial access through the closures scheduled through Friday as work continues from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
Update: Firefighters knock down brush fire near ʻEhukai Road in Anahola
No injuires or damages to structures were reported. Kaua‘i Fire Department officials estimate the blaze that caused the evacuation of a few homes as a precaution burned fewer than 10 acres.
US attorney for Hawaiʻi resigns
Connors — who served from Jan. 3, 2019, to Dec. 10, 2021, as Hawaiʻi attorney general — became U.S. attorney for Hawaiʻi on Jan. 3, 2022, after being nominated Sept. 28, 2021, by Biden and confirmed Dec. 7, 2021, by the U.S. Senate.
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa maintains rankings among top research and development institutions in the country
According to a press release from the university, UH Mānoa demonstrated research excellence across a range of critical fields, with several disciplines.
Health department fines Waimea asphalt plant $33K, following ‘numerous violations’
Three years ago, Maui Asphalt was fined $107,500 for discharging pollutants into state waters on Kaua‘i.
Have an old pair of eyeglasses? Kaua‘i Lions are collecting for people in need
The collection event on Jan. 18 is part of a statewide drive to improve the vision of people around the world.
Santana postpones Las Vegas residency after breaking finger in fall at home on Kaua‘i
The 8-show residency was scheduled to begin Jan. 22 at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, but was indefinitely postponed as the 77-year-old Santana recovers.
