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Hawaiʻi’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for today at 11:45 a.m.
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool reopens this week following 2-week closure
The pool’s shuttering was caused by mechanical issues that have since been fixed by Kaua‘i County Parks and Recreation Department.
Trash pick up delayed in south Kauaʻi
If trash in Kekaha, Waimea, Hanapēpē, Kalāheo, and Lāwa‘i is not serviced by 3:30 p.m. today, pickup for the remaining area is anticipated to be completed Friday, Oct. 3.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi from 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Philippines
The earthquake struck around 4 a.m., six miles deep in Leyte, Philippines.
New Off-Broadway musical explores the false 2018 missile alert in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi’s 2018 false missile alert is portrayed in an off-Broadway musical that was created from the firsthand account of part-time Kauaʻi resident Holly Doubet.
Kauaʻi County’s Housing Agency to open applications for community development block grants
The goal of the federal grants is to strengthen communities by providing affordable housing, fostering a suitable living environment, and creating economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.
Chewbacca coral: New deep-sea species spotted in waters off Hawai‘i, Mariana Trench
The coral, Iridogorgia chewbacca, is known for its long, flexible branches and shiny surface and was first seen off Molokaʻi in 2006 and later near the Mariana Trench in 2016.
Single lane closure scheduled for Kaumuali’i Highway on Tuesday following weekend crash
Drivers on Kaumuali‘i Highway can expect significant delays this Tuesday as the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation conducts urgent repairs on a guardrail damaged in a recent accident near Kāhili Road.
Kaua’i driver arrested following Hanamā‘ulu pedestrian fatality
A fatal hit-and-run on Kūhiō Highway has prompted Kaua’i police to investigate the tragic death of Alfred Lopes, who died from his injuries on Sept. 28.
Leadership changes at Alaska Air Group reflect its plan for the future
Leadership changes at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air reflects its plan to become a single mainline operating carrier this year.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for Sept. 29 to Oct. 3
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
Small businesses on Kauaʻi can take part in Federal Reserve’s 2025 credit survey
The annual survey, which is open through Nov. 14, gathers insights into how small businesses seek financing and the challenges they face.
University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa leads global ‘Noah’s Ark’ to safeguard coral reefs
A global alliance is aiming to prevent coral extinction and preserve genetic diversity of coral against climate change through a worldwide network of biorepositories.
Two searches offshore of Kauaʻi for two missing men suspended on Saturday
The searches were for Kyle Barrett, 37, and Bryson Higashi, 44, who both went missing on Tuesday from two locations.
Six Kauaʻi police officers honored as Employees of the Month for September
The officers in the Kaua‘i Police Department’s Community Engagement Section were recognized leadership of the K-PAL Flag Football Program, the relaunch of the Junior Police Academy, and the fourth annual Touch-A-Truck event.
Flags to fly at half-staff for victims of a shooting at a Michigan church this morning
A shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan resulted in at least 2 two deaths and eight injuries, prompting Gov. Josh Green to order U.S. and Hawaiʻi flags to half-staff from Monday morning to Wednesday night.
New online portal securely opens access to immunization records
New online public portal, provides an immediate, free and secure way for families and individuals to manage immunization records for situations in school, work and travel.
Free service helps Hawaiʻi residents recover nearly $6 million in life insurance this year
The Life Insurance Policy Locator is an easier process for loved ones and beneficiaries to find life insurance policies during an often stressful or emotional time.
Decades after their deaths in WWII, U.S. Army posthumously commissions 2 Nisei soldiers from Kauaʻi
The seven men, who were killed in action in Europe during World War II while serving in the famed 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, were denied commissions at the time because of wartime prejudice.
UHERO Forecast: Federal cuts to social safety net will affect tens of thousands of people in Hawaiʻi
The Kaiser Family Foundation projects that 41,000 Hawaiʻi residents will lose Medicaid benefits due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
