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Shark warning signs removed at Hanalei Bay
Signs had been posted Monday following a report of a large tiger shark sighted in waters off Hanalei Bay at a surf spot commonly known as “the bowl.”
Housing, Elderly Affairs offices to be closed Oct. 30 to 31 for air remediation work
The Housing Agency’s Section 8 staff will be available via email or phone to assist clients. The Rental Assistance Division Main Line, 808-241-4440, will also be staffed to respond to any inquiries.
Kaua‘i sewer credit applications accepted from Nov. 1 to Jan. 2
The 2024 Sewer Credit applications will also be mailed out to all residential sewer customers on or around the first week of November 2023.
Brown water advisory also issued for portions of west Kaua‘i
Heavy rain has caused stormwater runoff to enter coastal waters from Hanapēpē to Polihale.
Update: brown water advisory canceled at Kaua‘i’s Nāwiliwili Bay
Heavy rain has caused stormwater runoff to enter coastal waters of the bay. If the water is brown, stay out.
Brown water advisory issued for portion of east Kaua‘i
Heavy rain has caused stormwater runoff to enter coastal waters from Lydgate Beach Park to Kapa‘a Beach Park. The public is advised if the the water is brown, stay out.
Ocean Exploration Trust to test new camera technology around Main Hawaiian Islands
The main purpose of the expedition is to test a new widefield camera array mounted on remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Footage from this system will then be used to create near real-time exciting applications for marine research and outreach.
USDA loaning $2.4 million to Hawaiʻi Community for financing 10 homes
Hawai‘i Community Lending will receive a $2.4-million loan from the US Department of Agriculture to finance 10 homes for eligible homebuyers on native lands.
Singer-songwriters sought for Hawaiʻi music immersive program; deadline to apply Dec. 1
The 2024 Creative Lab Hawai‘i Music Immersive program will open the application process on Nov. 1 for singer-songwriters who are seeking opportunities to license their works for global media and entertainment content.
Health Department cancels ambulance services procurement for Kauaʻi County following protest — and starting over
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has canceled its selection of Falck Northwest Corp. to provide 911 ground ambulance transport for Kauaʻi and Maui counties — and is starting the process over following a protest by incumbent service provider American Medical Response, which was not selected.
Officials advise no swimming, ocean activities at Hanalei Bay due to shark sighting
Ocean Safety Bureau officials report that a large tiger shark was sighted in waters off Hanalei Bay at a surf spot commonly known as “the bowl” on Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Gov. Green announces nominees for two judicial vacancies
In private practice, Chief Judge Ginoza worked for some of the top law firms in Honolulu overseeing various types of litigation and handled cases at all court levels, including the Hawai‘i Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Measurements of Hawaiʻi’s adaptable deepest corals uncovered
A study conducted by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, published in the journal “Coral Reefs” and led by oceanographer Samuel Kahng, introduces the inaugural calcification rates of Leptoseris spp. corals found at depths of 230–360 ft. in Hawaiian waters.
Portuguese man o’ war spotted on south-, west-facing shores Monday
Beachgoers are urged to follow all warning signs, and officials advise no swimming.
Flood advisory issued throughout Kaua‘i
Due to excessive rainfall, the National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory throughout Kaua‘i, which is in effect till 7:45 a.m. At 4:10 a.m., radar indicated heavy rain over the Garden Isle. Rain was falling at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour. Stream and river levels remain elevated as additional shower […]
Celebrate the heart of Kauaʻi during this year’s Rice Street Block Party
The block party will feature various entertainment along Rice Street, including a keiki zone with a climbing wall, rides, games, a dedicated area for Play Streets Kaua‘i, live music, local vendors and more.
WATCH: Thousands of volunteers help restore 600-year-old Alakoko fishpond outside Līhu‘e
Organized by Kaua‘i nonprofit Mālama Hulē’ia as the organizations five-year anniversary workday, the ambitious goal to have thousands of volunteers help restore the loko iʻa was realized. As of Friday morning, 1,500 people were registered and hundreds of unregistered volunteers showed up to lend a hand Saturday.
University of Hawaiʻi campuses waive application fees for local residents
Hawaiʻi residents can now apply to any of the University of Hawaiʻi’s 10 campuses without an application fee, as the University seeks to strengthen the pipeline into public higher education across the state.
New study highlights historical ocean oxygen loss, future possibilities for Fisheries
A University of Hawaiʻi study on ancient deep-sea sediments revealed past oxygen loss in Earth’s oceans, raising concerns for Pacific Island fisheries, but it also suggests that oxygen loss may not be permanent if ocean currents reconfigure with future warming.
State launches new webpage to prevent sleep-related deaths of infants
The Hawai’i Department of Health has introduced the Safe Sleep Hawai‘i webpage to provide information and resources for parents and caregivers, emphasizing the importance of safe sleep practices for infants.
