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Kaua‘i fishpond access preserved for community

Purchase and transfer of Halulu Fishpond Access to Waipā Foundation marks Trust for Public Land’s 50th project during its 50th year serving Hawai‘i.

Traffic emergency zone hearing: Kūhiō Highway at Waikoko

A traffic emergency zone declaration allows HDOT to expedite procurement and permitting to take action to construct improvements to protect access to the state highway.

Update: Repair work rescheduled for Waimea River Ford Crossing

Staffing issues have pushed back the work, which is necessary to allow the Public Works Roads Division to repair and restabilize the west side approach that leads down to the Waimea River Ford Crossing, at the end of Menehune Road.

Reminder: Kaua‘i businesses that help you toward zero waste

We fill the landfill with 25% recyclables, 25% organics like food and green waste, and 25% construction and demolition material.

Overnight water service shutdown scheduled on Ala Namahana Parkway on Dec. 14-15

The service area includes Ahuimanu Center tenants, Kīlauea Fish Market and the Kīlauea Post Office.

Physics behind unusual behavior of stars’ super flares discovered

While solar flares can be powerful, they are insignificant compared to the thousands of “super flares” observed by NASA’s Kepler and TESS missions.

Kaua‘i Community College students prepare food donations for Maui

Under the tutelage of Culinary Instructors Chef Steve Nakata and Chef Mark Oyama, with assistance from O‘ahu-based non-profit organization Chef Hui, the students are learning how to prepare, chill, and cook or reheat bulk foods.

Kauaʻi sees near to above average rainfall in November

Leeward and southern portions of the island continue to see abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions; however, most of the island is not experiencing drought.

Hawai‘i travelers optimistic about airline merger of Alaska and Hawaiian

In the merger announcement, CEOs from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines said they were committed to a combined airline that maintains both brands.

Update: High surf advisory canceled for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

Surf has fallen below advisory levels.

Micrometeorites may have delivered building blocks for life on Earth

Nitrogen compounds, such as ammonium salts, are abundant in material born in regions far from the sun, but evidence of their transport to Earth’s orbital region had been poorly understood. 

Link between STI and advanced prostate cancer debunked

Prostate cancer, a common concern both in the United States and globally, holds the title of the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men in Hawaiʻi.

Dec. 26 update: Updated hours announced for firecracker permit payments

The Kaua‘i Fire Department reminds the public that it is illegal to set off fireworks and firecrackers on public property, including streets, sidewalks, or parks. Removing the powder or pyrotechnic contents from any firework is prohibited.

The Salvation Army is seeking community assistance with Angel Tree Campaign

All children should feel the magic of Christmas during the holidays, and no family should have to choose between paying the bills or paying for meals – especially during the happiest time of the year.

Schatz, Murkowski lead oversight hearing on federal resources to address fentanyl in Native communities

“In our second hearing in a series on fentanyl, federal witnesses outlined the challenges that they face as they work to address the health and public safety impacts affecting Native people,” said Vice Chairman Murkowski. 

EnhanceFitness program now available in Hanalei

EnhanceFitness is a group exercise program that is designed for older adults at all levels of fitness.

Attorney General Lopez acts to reduce illegal gun trafficking

Following the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the ATF has proposed a new regulation to clarify what it means for a person to be “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms.

Matson returns Hōkūleʻa home to Hawai‘i

The voyaging canoe was unloaded onto the water at Honolulu Harbor Thursday morning at 8 a.m.

GoFarm Hawai‘i returning; free participation to applicants referred by employers

Class times are are on weeknights and weekends over a seven-month period to minimize interference with work obligations.

Update: Kaua‘i police locate missing child safe

Donvyn Maloney, age 13, of Lāwa‘i, was reported missing on Dec. 4 and was last seen in the Puhi area.
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