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Don’t let your fur fly: Relax with a bevy of 4-legged friends at the only cat café on Kaua‘i
All cats at TropiCats – located at Harbor Mall in Nāwiliwili – are up for adoption. Some have found their “forever homes” on the mainland United States.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Feb. 17-23
In observance of President’s Day Monday, there will be no contraflow on Kūhiō Highway and no lane closures except where permitted.
Report: 58% of UH community college transfer students in 2015 earned bachelor’s degree within 6 years
The University of Hawaiʻi also had a 57% completion rate for transfer students from low-income families, 5% above the national average.
Volcano Watch: Dear Valentine, will you be my lab partner?
The U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the Big Island “lavas” working with our partners at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, and for Valentine’s Day we wanted to highlight some of the things we appreciate about this relationship.
Redesigned police badge honors legacy of law enforcement on Kauaʻi
The unique special edition shield was minted in recognition of the dedication of the department’s staff and sworn officers throughout the past 80 years. The redesign pays homage to the original 1943 Kaua‘i County Sheriff badge.
Stockholders vote to adopt merger between Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines
Alaska reached the deal in December to purchase Hawaiian Airlines for approximately $1.9 billion.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for portions of Kaua‘i
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, an extra-large northwest swell will continue to slowly diminish tonight through Saturday, with the possibility of coastal impacts and ocean water run-up tonight.
Kaua‘i police warn community of fundraising phone scam
The Kaua‘i Police Department does not call private citizens requesting money. Never respond to unsolicited requests for personal information from unknown callers.
Kaua‘i County announces Presidents’ Day closures
Regular business hours for county offices and services will resume Feb. 20 following the Feb. 19 closures.
Proposals for specialty crop grants being accepted by state Ag Department
Eligible applicants include nonprofit and for-profit organizations, universities, individuals and , local, state and federal government entities. Applicants must reside in or their business or educational affiliation must be registered in Hawai‘i.
Help reforest the Makauwahi Cave Reserve this Saturday
Attendees should bring gloves, closed-toe shoes, water and sun-tan lotion.
Law enforcement seizes 24 tons of illegal fireworks in Honolulu
This seizure of fireworks occurred during a routine inspection of goods entering Hawaiʻi. The investigation into the discovery of these fireworks, as well as the investigations of previously seized fireworks, are continuing.
Hawaiʻi AG joins coalition seeking to protect keiki from toxic metals in baby food
Despite concluding years ago that babies’ and young children’s smaller bodies and metabolism make them more susceptible to the harmful effects of toxic metals, the FDA has established only one action level for one type of toxic metal, inorganic arsenic, in one type of baby food product, infant rice cereal.
Final full nighttime closures scheduled next week for Hanalei bridge repairs
All work is weather permitting. Contingency dates are set for the night of Feb. 22 through the morning of Feb. 23.
Public hearing: Bill funding invasive parakeet removal on Kaua‘i draws widespread support
House Bill No. 2329 allocates $150,000 to establish a one-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on the Garden Isle.
Unvaccinated family of five tests positive for whooping cough; child hospitalized
The family had traveled from the United States mainland and stayed at a hotel accommodation on O‘ahu.
High surf expected to hit Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau Thursday
The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau in effect from midnight Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday.
Study finds novel blood metabolite biomarkers linked to Alzheimer’s disease
A study from researchers with the University of Hawaii at Mānoa has identified novel molecules linked to Alzheimer’s disease, the university announced on Feb. 12.
Big Island travelers miss work, doctor appointments due to closed airport runway
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced the airport’s sole runway was closed due to delays in repairing cracks discovered in the asphalt on Jan. 16. The airport shut down for several hours after the cracks were initially discovered.
Bill that would legalize recreational marijuana passes Senate committee with reservations
The measure passed out of Health and Human Services and Judiciary Senate Joint Committees on Tuesday.
