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Trunk-or-Treat with Kaua‘i Classic Cars Club
Show off your favorite costume and trick-or-treat with your ‘ohana at the outdoor shopping center’s Halloween-themed “Cruise and Show” held with the Kaua‘i Classic Cars Club.
Kaua‘i man in critical condition after crashing moped in Po‘ipū
The crash occurred shortly before 10 a.m. when Kaua‘i Police Department says the 54-year-old, traveling east, lost control.
Transportation agency accepting applications for its Kaua‘i Bus Pass Outreach Program
The intent of the Kaua‘i Bus Pass Outreach Program is to provide free or discounted bus passes to those with transportation needs through eligible non-profit organizations.
USPS, Inspection Service cracking down on postal crime, crimes against postal employees
Announced in May 2023, Project Safe Delivery is a USPS initiative to combat the recent rise in threats and attacks on letter carriers and mail theft incidents by protecting Postal employees and the security of the nation’s mail and packages.
Hawai‘i Coffee Association offers free Coffee Leaf Rust Webinar Series starting Thursday
The webinar series is provided as a free resource for association members and the broader community.
Kaua‘i police identify man found in waters off Waika‘ea Canal in Kapa‘a
Anyone with information about the decedent or his death is urged to call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information by calling Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi at 808-246-8300, submitting a tip at cskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi P3 Tips Mobile App, available for download on Android and Apple mobile devices.
Hawai‘i, other states file lawsuits against Meta for harming youth mental health
The attorneys general assert that Meta’s business practices violate state consumer protection laws and the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. These practices have harmed and continue to harm the physical and mental health of children and teens and have fueled what the U.S. Surgeon General has deemed a “youth mental health crisis,” which has ended lives, devastated families, and damaged the potential of a generation of young people.
Longest predator exclusion fence in the nation completed on Kaua‘i
Pono Pacific has built a majority of these types of fences in the state. For 22 years, Pono Pacific has been contracted by the state, federal government, private organizations, and landowners to install conservation fencing to protect native species and habitat—building 152,200 feet in conservation fencing for these entities, mostly in rugged and remote terrain throughout the state.
Kapa‘a community celebrates $750K renovation of Boys & Girls clubhouse
The building serves 100 keiki and provides a safe place to go after school with meals they can count on, caring mentors who believe in them and meaningful life experiences empowering them to discover their great futures.
Kaua‘i families invited to annual Halloween Keiki Parade at Wilcox Medical Center
Children are encouraged to dress in their most creative costumes for the parade to receive treats and other goodies from Wilcox Health physicians and staff.
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.
