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Update: High surf advisory extended for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i
Surf is expected to reach heights of 7 to 10 feet.
Kaua‘i Elections Division offering 2024 candidate nomination and filing services
Prospective candidates can file nomination papers at any time during regular office hours but are encouraged to schedule an appointment to ensure prompt and timely service.
Lawmakers to discuss adding funding to University Hawai‘i budget to expand a scholarship program
Lawmakers are looking to add $19 million to the University of Hawai‘i’s annual budget to fund the expansion of a community college scholarship to university students at Mānoa, Hilo and West O‘ahu.
Coaches meeting for Kaua‘i Mayor’s Youth Track Meet scheduled Wednesday
All elementary, middle and home school coaches planning to enter their young athletes in the Mayor’s Youth Track Meet are invited to attend.
Līhu‘e man arrested for assault following incident in Hōʻike Kaua‘i Community Television parking lot
33-year-old Joshua Thomas remains in custody at the police cellblock in Līhu‘e. His bail is set at $5,000.
Missing sailing vessel Malulani arrives in Hawai‘i
The vessel Malulani is a 32-foot sloop that departed Long Beach, California, Dec. 28 enroute to O’ahu with a planned arrival date of Jan. 18.
Anahola death-related case now a homicide investigation
The identity of the decedent has not been released at this time as the case remains under investigation.
Waimea Athletic Field restrooms to be closed for roof repairs
Portable toilets will be available during work hours. The restrooms will be available to use after work hours.
Department of the Interior releases new guidance to honor, elevate Hawaiian language
The new guidance was developed collaboratively and informed by ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi practitioners, instructors and advocates.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Feb. 3-9
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
The United States’ westernmost bookstore celebrates 20 years of business on Kaua‘i’s west side
Ed and Yuriko Justus – plus “Cat Boss” Natalie – are celebrating their milestone with monthly giveaways and an event planned later this year.
Volcano Watch — Mauna Loa 2022: A retrospective on the early hours of the eruption
Mauna Loa has erupted 34 times since 1843. Each eruption started in Mokuʻāweoweo, and likely the south caldera area.
Kaua‘i public invited to submit nominations for 2024 Outstanding Older Americans
The Agency on Elderly Affairs will focus on celebrating and honoring older adults who contributed significantly to improving community life.
U.S. Coast Guard calling on maritime community for help in search of missing sailor
The Coast Guard is using all available means to determine the Malulani’s location, including urgent marine information broadcasts and harbor checks in California, Hawai‘i and Mexico.
High surf warning issued for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
The warning may be extended, dropped, or modified as conditions develop.
High winds anticipated to sweep through the state this weekend
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, northerly winds will strengthen today into advisory levels for most mountains along the western and eastern slopes of each island.
Coast Guard, partners join forces for humpback whale safety
Thousands of humpback whales seasonally use the waters around the Hawaiian Islands as their principal breeding and calving wintering grounds.
Kaua‘i mayor proclaims 2024 ‘Year of the Forest Birds’
The proclamation ceremony included a performance by the Kaʻimi Naʻauao o Hawaiʻi Nei Institute, which performed an original song celebrating native forest birds.
Hawai‘i Department of Health: Quaker Oats granola bars potentially contaminated
The Department of Health continues to investigate if these recalled products have caused any illnesses in the State.
