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Brown water advisory issued for two bays on Kaua‘i
The state agency advises beach users to stay out of waters when the water appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain.
Two-car crash on Kaua‘i leaves 4 people injured
First responders were called out to the crash on Sunday at approximately 7:45 a.m. When they arrived on scene, they found a white 2022 Honda multipurpose vehicle and a blue 2025 Mazda multipurpose vehicle had collided near Ho‘okui Road.
Kaiser Permanente joins UH Mānoa School of Medicine in program to inspire future neighbor island physicians
Nine high school students received invaluable clinical experience and hands-on medical training through the Neighbor Island Medical Scholars Program this summer.
Episode 29 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption lasted 13 hours
Visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park can expect slow movement and incandescence from the spatter deposits and lava flows within the southern part of Kaluapele as they cool and solidify over the coming days.
Clothing, toys and books to be accepted at a reuse collection event in Līhuʻe on Friday
To help reduce the number of reusable items going to the landfill while clearing space at local thrift stores, Kauaʻi Resource Center will be hosting six collection events this year.
UPDATE: One lane of alternating traffic open on Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei River Bridge
Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency reported the update just before 6 p.m. after the roadway was inundated by flood waters for much of the day as heavy rainfall pounded northern and central parts of the island.
Hilario to stand trial on Monday for hit-and-run crash that killed Kauaʻi lifeguard
Salvin Hilario, 54, is facing several charges for the hit-and-run that led to the death of 30-year-old Kailon Tyndzik from Wailua.
Native waterbirds, migratory shore birds flock to West Kaua‘i’s Mānā Plain
The wetlands are attracting larger numbers of the birds now than Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife biologist Jason Vercelli has ever seen in his 18 years of working there.
Powerful quake east of Russia results in no tsunami threat for Hawai‘i less than hour after watch issued
The July 19 temblor that caused the tsunami watch excitement struck roughly 45 miles northeast from the epicenter of a 1952 magnitude-9 earthquake that did trigger a destructive Pacific tsunami that caused damage in Hawai‘i, including on the Big Island.
Sparking major milestone: Neighbor islands, including Kaua‘i, welcome new zero-emission buses to fleets
Estimated nitrogen oxides emissions reduced for each bus replaced on the neighbor islands is 1.445 tons throughout the lifetime of the bus, equating to a total reduction of about 17.34 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
Kaua‘i County launches new live auction system for surplus property
Island residents and businesses now have access to a more convenient, transparent and year-round platform that replaces the previous annual closed-bid process, with items available as they become eligible for auction.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for July 19-25
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
Application period opens soon for county’s Kaua‘i Bus Pass Outreach Program
The outreach program provides assistance — through eligible Kaua‘i nonprofit organizations — for low-income households and people with transportation needs to get bus passes.
Two lane closures extended into next week
Road work and lane closures for Maluhia Road and Poʻipu Road have been extended through Friday, July 25.
Kauaʻi firefighters responded to a structure fire in Port Allen Thursday night
A structure fire on Waialo Road resulted in no injuries at $116,000 in damage.
Commercial space, 66 affordable rental apartments coming to Līhuʻe
Riverbend Management’s groundbreaking of the Rice Street Apartments marks a significant stride toward alleviating Kauaʻi’s housing shortage, offering 66 affordable units in the heart of Līhuʻe while revitalizing its historic town core.
Corpse flower about to cause big stink this weekend on the Garden Isle
Lauren Greig, nursery and fern L
lab manager at the National Tropical Botanical Garden, said its plant named Pua Pilo is almost ready to cause a big stink. (Photo Courtesy: The National Tropical Botanical Garden)
Volcano Watch: Remembering a destructive Mauna Loa eruption 75 years ago
The Big Island volcano is now quiet, so it’s a good opportunity to remember its 1950 Southwest Rift Zone eruption — the volcano’s most recent eruption to cause significant damage.
County, Hawaiian Dredging host blessing, grounbreaking for Kapa‘a Homesteads Tanks Project
The $23.3 million project will replace an existing 200,000-gallon water storage tank with the construction of two 500,000-gallon storage tanks, totaling 1 million gallons, along with necessary storm drain improvements.
WATCH: Do you know the people in footage from vehicle break-ins, property damage incidents? Kaua‘i police want to know
Garden Isle law enforcement is investigating the overnight July 15 crimes and are looking into whether the incidents might be related, urging anyone with any information to call police.