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Biologists work to protect Nēnē nested on Kaua‘i’s Pacific Missile Range Facility
The peak breeding season for the Hawaiian goose is from October to March, which is why there have been so many fluffy goslings waddling around the installation.
Nearly 300 humpback whales sighted off Kaua‘i shores on Saturday
Saturday was the first of three coordinated whale counts between Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Count from the shores of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Molokaʻi and Hawai‘i Island and the Great Whale Count by Pacific Whale Foundation from Maui and Lānaʻi.
Thousands flock to East Hawai‘i to visit Vietnam memorial The Wall That Heals
Since opening the exhibit Wednesday, at least 11,000 people have come to see The Wall That Heals, a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial that was dedicated in 1982 in Washington D.C.
Los Angeles teen supports literacy, real-life heroes of Hanapēpē through children’s book
Sasha Lee is giving back to her beloved family home of Hanapēpē, Kaua‘i, through book sale proceeds and more.
Pre-trial detainee escapes Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center, later found on Kūhiō Highway
A pretrial detainee at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center was found on Kūhiō Highway after reportedly escaping from the facility’s quarantine area sometime on Friday evening. The jail went on lockdown just after 7 p.m. when staff first noticed Robert I. Monroy was missing. Correctional officers searched the perimeter and notified Kaua‘i Police Department. An adult […]
Final 2 candidates for Kaua‘i Community College chancellor meet faculty, staff and Garden Isle residents
With the final interviews complete, the chancellor search committee will submit its recommendation for appointment to the UH president in March. The expected start date of the new chancellor will be in July.
Come register keiki for spring basketball tournament series
Registration will be held in person. Participation costs $30 per child, payable to the coach once the child is assigned to a team.
Volcano Watch – Iceland’s recent eruption a reminder of lava flow hazards
A new eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula began on Jan. 14, threatening the small fishing village of Grindavik.
Federal funding headed to Kaua‘i for repairs to Kūhiō Highway following March 2021 flooding
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation worked for several months to clear the highway and stabilize the hillside. Emergency repairs were completed in October 2021.
Military flight training scheduled at Honolulu airport through end of January, flight delays possible
The Sentry Aloha fighter exercise that is being hosted by the Hawai‘i Air National Guard.
Expansion of high-speed internet coming to Hawaiian Islands with undersea cable project
According to a press release from the University of Hawai‘i, the system will have 24 fiber pairs with a design life of 25 years and is expected to be ready for service in late 2026.
Kaua‘i is helping choose the next leader of its only college; meet the first two candidates
Complete recordings of the candidates’ community forums – as well as feedback forms – can be found online.
Public is reminded to keep a safe distance with the return of humpback whales
During whale season, especially in water depths of 600 feet or less, boaters are asked to maintain a speed of 15 knots or less to minimize the risk of striking a whale.
Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus presents bill package supports women, children, families
The package includes five bills and two resolutions.
Singing humpback whales have daily movement patterns, research shows
New research reveals a daily pattern pattern for humpback whale songs which dominate the marine soundscape during the winter months off Maui. Researchers with the University of Hawai’i, in partnership with NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary found that whales move their singing away from shore throughout the day and return to the nearshore in the evening.
Mayor Kawakami outlined top Kaua‘i priorities to Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation during visit to Washington D.C.
Kawakami held meetings with the members and staff of the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation where he provided them with updates on the challenges and successes that Kaua‘i has experienced.
Voluntary recall issued for certain Robitussin Honey cough syrup products
Eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult cough syrup products are being recalled due to microbial contamination.
Update: Flood advisory issued for Kaua‘i canceled
At 9:58 a.m., radar indicated heavy rain moving over Kaua‘i from the southwest, with heaviest showers producing rainfall rates near 1 inch per hour.
