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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.
Lawmakers to hear testimony on measure that would legalize recreational marijuana
Senate Bill 3335 legalizes adult-use cannabis as well as establishes the Hawaiʻi Cannabis Authority and Cannabis Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant.
Southwest flight safely lands on Kaua‘i following fistfight midair
A video posted on social media by KauaiAirBnB shows a man standing in the aisle of the plane punching another man standing by a seat.
DLNR to auction off leases for Kōke’e cabins
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has announced plans to hold an auction in April for annual leases for seven Kokee cabins.
Members of Lāhaināluna football team join field as honorary captains for Super Bowl LVIII coin toss
Present on the field Sunday were Lahainaluna head football coach Dean Rickard, offensive coach Garrett Tihada, former coach Bobby Watson and athletic director John Conrad. Team captains joined their coaches on the field: Kaulana Tihada, Morgan “Bula” Montgomery, Teva Loft and Kuola Watson.
Ahukini State Recreational Pier to close for Kaua‘i Fire personnel training
Ahukini State Recreational Pier will temporarily close for Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel to conduct helicopter and water rescue training.
Kaua‘i teacher among 21 educators recognized for earning national board certification
To earn or retain this certification, educators must be up-to-date with the latest educational strategies and best practices. It is a rigorous process that can take one to three years and involves applicants submitting a comprehensive portfolio.
Florida woman rescued from Hanakāpī‘ai Trail after 20-foot fall
Kaua‘i firefighters were dispatched just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday to the report of the woman who was injured after falling 20 feet while hiking on the trail.
Below-average rainfall recorded in January at the wettest location on Kaua‘i
One consequence of the strange weather pattern is that Mount Waiʻaleʻale, usually the wettest location on Kauaʻi for any given month, had less rainfall than several other gauges on the island.
Update: High surf advisory extended for north and west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A northwest swell is now expected to peak this afternoon into this evening before gradually diminishing tonight and Sunday as it becomes increasingly northerly.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Feb. 10-16
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
