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Update: Missing Kapa‘a man’s body found in Wailua
Anyone with information the man’s whereabouts is urged to call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711.
Lāhainā Paddle Out: A one-year commemoration of lives lost in wildfire disaster
Several hundred people paddled surfboards and canoes, and hundreds more watched from shore at Hanaka‘ō‘ō Beach Park on Thursday morning in a Lahaina Paddle Out event to commemorate lives lost and changed forever by the Lahaina wildfire disaster a year ago.
Utah man shares tale of family’s near-death experience on Kalalau trail in new book
“People don’t get swept down our rivers and typically make it out,” said Kauaʻi Fire Captain Aaron Hawthorne.
Maui wildfires one year later: Governor signs off on transition of Mokuʻula from the state to Maui County for its cultural restoration
As state, county and federal leaders gathered to reflect on the one year mark since the devastating Maui wildfires, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. announced he signed papers to “purposefully transition” Mokuʻula from the state to Maui County for its cultural restoration.
East Kaua‘i path joins Rails-to-Trails Hall of Fame
The trail was among three nominees voted on by the public between Jul. 26 and Aug. 4, 2024, securing nearly 45% of the vote.
Maui wildfires one year later: UH research continues to assess impacts, support recovery
Within days of the worst natural disaster in state history, University of Hawaiʻi researchers began providing assistance and support on multiple fronts, including providing direct support and assessing the environmental impact and the long-term health outcomes of residents. They have also studied how to improve disaster preparedness and wildfire mitigation efforts and worked to determine the short- and long-term economic impacts.
Costco to roll out membership card scanners for entrance into warehouse
Over the coming months, scanning devices will be rolled out where members must scan their physical or digital membership card by placing the barcode or QR code against the scanner.
Kaua‘i County reminds public to report sightings of invasive rose-ringed parakeets
Kaua‘i County is looking to residents, local businesses and visitors to report sightings of the invasive birds through a survey.
Flags ordered to half-staff in memory of lives lost in deadly Maui wildfires 1 year ago
The fire scorched Front Street, reducing buildings, and vehicles to twisted metal and ash. Over the several days following the disaster.
Department of Water Supply to close for staff training
For more information, call the Department of Water at 808-245-5455.
Nearly all gauges on Kaua‘i record below-average rainfall
Due to wet conditions during the first half of the year, most of the gages on Kauaʻi still had near to above-average rainfall for 2024 through the end of July, according to the report.
Public provided alternate non-emergency dispatch lines in case of disruption
Kaua‘i County is performing a network upgrade starting at 6 p.m.
Do you recognize him? Public help sought in identifying fraud suspect on Kaua‘i
Security cameras at Walmart capture the suspect using a stolen credit card.
New sewer line installation scheduled for portion of ‘Ele‘ele Road
Ele‘ele Road will be fully closed from the intersection of Kaumuali‘i Highway to Melemele Road.
UH agrees to share environmental research expertise with legislators throughout nation
The University of Hawaiʻi has already buoyed and supported Hawaiʻi’s economic growth, development and environmental well-being with prominent, diverse and world-renowned research. Now, it is the first to lend that mastery to the rest of the nation.
Maui musician, on-air radio personality wins Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for Most Promising Artist of the Year
Longtime musician and on-air Maui radio personality of KPOA 93.5 FM was honored Aug. 3 with the award during the 47th annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu.
Storing all of Earth’s beastly bunch in the frozen shadows of our lunar companion
Research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology and Smithsonian Institution is pitching an out-of-this-world idea to preserve Earth’s animals in the event of a global disaster — storing their cells on our lunar companion.
Apply now for Kaua‘i Bus Pass Outreach Program
The intent of the program is to provide free bus passes to low-income households and individuals with transportation needs through eligible nonprofit organizations.
The primary election approaches; be sure to get votes in
Ballots must be received by the Kaua‘i County Elections Division by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Kaua‘i’s Weston-Webb captures Silver Medal in 2024 women’s Olympic surfing
According to the Olympic live blog, the competition came down to the final minute where the heat-deciding score dropped only after the final horn sounded.
