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Kaua‘i politician threatened, prompting heightened security, multiple investigations
Council member Billy DeCosta discovered an anonymous threat inside the Historic County Building on Jan. 16.
Portion of Kaumualiʻi Highway still closed after SUV crashes into utility pole Thursday morning
The vehicle veered off the highway, striking the utility pole, which fell and struck another passing vehicle. Repairs are ongoing and it could be several hours before the highway is completely reopened.
Update: High surf advisory for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau is canceled
The surf has fallen below advisory levels.
Feds start work to update food stamp benefits in Hawai‘i to reflect high food costs
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture began seeking information from Hawai‘i stakeholders about food costs and how SNAP can better serve the state’s communities. Information gathering will continue through March 4.
State continues land transfers in effort to protect Hawai‘i’s agriculture, natural resources
A total of 24,200 thousand acres of agricultural lands have been approved and transferred thus far. In October of last year, the Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture accepted 99 more parcels on the list, encompassing 21,672 acres, which still requires the review and approval of the Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources.
New year, new hires: KPD welcomes its largest recruit class since pre-COVID
In addition to the new recruits, KPD also welcomes two Public Safety Workers, one Criminalist and a Public Information Officer to its ‘ohana.
Anaina Hou Community Park wants to build disaster-proof domes; learn more Friday
The domes – capable of withstanding category five hurricanes – would serve as community resources outside of natural disasters.
Hawai‘i students urge visitors, kama‘āina to ‘pledge’ to a better future
Pledge to Our Keiki is designed to amplify the voices of Hawaiʻi students, focusing collective efforts on community needs.
Senate president on opening day of 2024 Hawai‘i Legislative Session: ‘Let’s go and fiercely tackle the problems ahead of us’
Sen. Ronald Kouchi of Kaua’i, who has led the chamber since 2015, conveyed a message of interconnectedness and collaboration necessary to tackle the issues facing the state during this session and beyond.
Big Island Candies product voluntarily recalled due to undeclared allergen
Big Island Candies’ 10 oz. Makana Brownie Assortment Box may contain peanut allergens not listed on the label.
Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau leader promoted to statewide position
In her new role, Sue Kanoho will lead the island chapters with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, county and state officials and departments.
Special Marine Warning issued for Kaua‘i County
Locations impacted include FAD Buoy CK, FAD Buoy DK, FAD Buoy CO, FAD Buoy J, Port Allen, FAD Buoy WK, Makahūʻena Point and Ka‘ena Point.
Update: High wind warning canceled on Kaua‘i
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, southwest winds of 25 to 30 mph with localized gusts to 60 mph are expected for portions of interior and windward Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i police identify visitor who died after falling at Hanakāpī‘ai Falls
The hiker fell off the trail and was found approximately 30 feet below Hanakāpī‘ai Falls, according to police.
Volunteers gather nearly 600 pounds of marine debris on Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service
Sixty volunteers gathered on Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service for a beach cleanup on Monday.
Biodiesel refinery expands operations to Kaua‘i
A biodiesel refinery is expanding its operations to Kaua‘i as part of a project to produce renewable biofuel from multiple locally grown oilseed cover crops.
Hanalei Beach parking lots to be temporarily closed Jan. 17-18
The closures are necessary for the Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation to make repairs.
The Garden Island Newspaper may go up for sale, as owner undergoes restructuring
Any sale resulting from the restructuring is expected to be completed by March 15 of this year.
Update: High surf warning downgraded to advisory for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A large long-period north-, north-west swell will peak today with dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 25 feet.
1 month left: Public asked to participate in survey on next UH president
Current University of Hawai‘i President David Lassner will retire at the end of 2024 or when the next president officially starts.
