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Outrigger adds Kaua‘i Beach Resort in Līhu‘e to portfolio
The resort is spread across 25 acres of beachfront property with 350 guest rooms offering ocean views.
Tropical depression could form within next seven days off southern Mexico coast
It’s still way too early to tell if it could have any impacts on the Hawaiian Islands.
Elevated unrest continues in summit region of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano
Kīlauea is not erupting, but increased seismic activity continues in an area south of the caldera.
Maui police ID another victim of deadly Lāhainā wildfire
A total of 50 people who died in the deadliest wildfire in the past century in the United States have now been officially named. Updated validated FBI list of missing at 385.
The Green to be featured during second concert in Maui Ola benefit series
After raising over $1 million for Maui relief, Maui Ola will return with a series of benefit concerts- donating all proceeds to those impacted by Mauiʻs devastating wildfires.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Sept. 2-8
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Lane closure scheduled for Pu‘u Road in Kalāheo Sept. 5 to Sept. 19
Please make the appropriate arrangements to accommodate the necessary road closures, use alternate routes, and allow extra time to get to destinations. Motorists are advised to expect brief and occasional delays.
One hospitalized following Līhu‘e traffic crash Wednesday
First responders with the Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response arrived shortly after 4 p.m. and treated the Līhu‘e woman on the scene before admitting her to Wilcox Medical Center in serious condition.
Kaua‘i police ask for help identifying 3 suspects of theft, fraud in surveillance photos
According to police, on Aug. 22, a visitor from Texas reported that his wallet was stolen while swimming at Po‘ipū Beach Park.
Lāhainā’s historic famed banyan tree gets TLC
Thousands of leaves on the mammoth tree are scorched but its multiple trunks show little sign of being singed during the Aug. 8 firestorm that devastated this historic, coastal West Maui community.
Volcano Watch — Using remote acoustic monitoring to distinguish volcanic styles
Volcano observatories often use continuous remote monitoring instruments like seismometers and acoustic microphones to detect earthquakes and explosions.
Maui police identified 49 people killed in the Lāhainā wildfire; death toll remains at 115
The Maui Police Department released the name of one more victim from the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire. Police today confirmed the identity of Leroy Wagner, 69, of Lahaina.
Hawaiian Islands invited to come together for statewide vigil for Maui
Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners will lead a statewide, one-day vigil on Friday to aid the emotional and spiritual healing of those on Maui who suffered devastating loss from wildfires that swept through Lāhainā and other areas of the island.
Tentative agreement reached on salary adjustments for educational assistants, vice principals
The proposal, which still needs to be ratified to take effect, would increase pay for educational assistants and vice principals in Hawai‘i public schools.
Update: Water conservation notice lifted for customers in Moloa’a
Water tank levels have been stabilized and customers may now resume normal water use.
Update: Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative restores power with cancellation of red flag warning
Poles were de-energized after 6 p.m. Wednesday. Power will likely not be restored to this area until after the Red Flag Warning is rescinded and crews have inspected the lines to ensure they can be safely re-energized.
Hanalei Hill slope stabilization work begins next week
Traffic in both directions will be maintained using alternating traffic control. Flaggers will be staged at either end of the work area.
Lane closure scheduled for portion of Pu‘u Road in Kalāheo
The closure is necessary for waterline installation work.
Maui wildfires update: Death toll remains at 115; total of 48 victims in deadly Lāhainā blaze officially identified
While 100% of the land search has been completed, the FBI continues to search nearshore waters for personal effects and potential remains.
Update: Red flag warning and wind advisory canceled for Kaua‘i
While conditions remain dry, humidity levels have dropped and wind speeds have decreased.