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Lava geysers hit new heights during Episode 35 of Kīlauea eruption; one fountains to nearly 1,500 feet

“These would be the highest single fountain and highest pair of fountains seen during this eruption,” said Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in a status update for the Big Island volcano at 10:05 p.m. Friday.

Kīlauea erupts with twin lava fountains again in another spectacular show for Episode 35

Latest eruptive activity of the ongoing episodic eruption of the Big Island volcano began at just after 8 p.m. with sustained molten rock geysers already at 500 feet high from the north vent and rapidly increasing in height.

Distressed hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail; first responders expedite response because of rapidly diminishing daylight

Report was received shortly before 5:45 p.m. Oct. 16 after the visiting Texas man activated an SOS alert via a satellite phone. He said he was vomiting and had severe cramping.

Man arrested after illegal firework explodes under parked car in Kīlauea

A 24-year-old Kīlauea resident was arrested after an illegal firework detonated beneath a parked car, triggering safety alarms and a police response on Thursday.

Federal employees whose jobs threatened by gov’t shutdown get help from Hawai‘i Community Lending

If a federal employee loses their job because of the shutdown, they might qualify for a forbearance on their home loan that would temporarily allow them to stop making payments.

Kaua‘i communities to gather for No Kings/No Dictators protest on Saturday

Protests are scheduled in Princeville and Līhu‘e.

First three Newell’s shearwaters take flight after rescue from groundings on Kauaʻi

At Lydgate Park in Kauaʻi, local schools and conservation organizations gathered for a heartwarming return to the wild of three rescued Newell’s shearwaters during this fledgling season.

15 governors launch alliance to safeguard public health, strengthen preparedness across borders

The nonpartisan initiative will help U.S. states and territories coordinate and address health threats across state lines.

‘If we save the sea, we save our world’: Public invited to free screening of Attenborough documentary

After seven decades of filming every aspect of the natural world, the world’s leading natural historian and voice behind numerous highly acclaimed documentaries such as “Planet Earth” and its sequels “The Blue Planet” and “Our Planet” delivered his first-ever collaboration with National Geographic — the documentary “Ocean with David Attenborough.”

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative bolsters after-hours, weekend customer support services

The cooperative as of Oct. 1 has partnered with Cooperative Response Center — a nationwide 24/7 contact center providing support to rural electric utilities — to accept after-hours and weekend customer service and emergency calls.

REMINDER: Household hazardous waste collection events scheduled this weekend

Keep in mind that these events are for residents only. Businesses, government agencies, nonprofits and farmers should not bring materials to these events and will be turned away.

12th annual Harvest Festival promises day of community, culture and celebration — and of course pumpkins

This year’s fall fest featuring free keiki rides, inflatables, games, live entertainment, ‘ono food and beverages from local nonprofits and the Great Pumpkin Giveaway, is planned for Oct. 18 in Hanapēpē.

UH study: Lyrics of Okinawan songs uncover centuries of climate, geological history

The lyrics of traditional Okinawan songs were found to record past climate and geological history of the Ryukyu Islands, now called Okinawa Prefecture, in Japan, according to a new study by a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Earth scientist and fellow Ryukyuan music practitioners.

Can you ‘Imagine a Day Without Water’?

“By imagining a day without water, we gain a deeper appreciation for this vital resource and the importance of investing in the infrastructure that delivers it to our taps,” said Kaua‘i County Department of Water officials.

Hoone Road paving project in Poʻipū to run through Oct. 24, with lane closures

The County of Kaua‘i’s Department of Public Works and its contractor, Maui Kupono Builders, have begun road paving work on portions of Hoone Road in Po‘ipū. The project will run through Oct. 24 and require lane closures and single-lane contraflow traffic patterns. Motorists are urged to plan for delays, detours and limited access in the […]

In case you missed it: 24/7 lane closure at Waikoko Hairpin Turn no longer in place

The closure was in effect from Jan. 16 through Sept. 16 — a total of 8 months — and affected the Hāʻena-bound lane of Kūhiō Highway (Highway 560) at milepost 4.7.

In case you missed it: Hanapēpē Bridge closure extended through early 2026

The extension is because of delays in constructing the waterline and obtaining additional federal funding for unanticipated additional repair work.

REMINDER: Community invited to wildfire preparedness and mitigation town hall

Kauaʻi state lawmakers along with other Hawaiʻi and local officials will engage the public from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today in a discussion about new state legislation and funding, insights and steps residents and landowners can take together to strengthen the Garden Island’s resilience against wildfires.

Meadow Gold recalls half-pint chocolate milk sent to schools on several islands, including Kaua‘i

The chocolate milk, marked with an Oct. 16 expiration date, was made and packaged outside the state and is being recalled because of potential quality control issues. It was sent to 11 schools around the Garden Isle.

Kaiser Permanente workers in Līhuʻe join nationwide strike

Five unionized employees at Kaiser Permanente’s Līhuʻe Clinic have joined a nationwide strike, demanding improved pay and staffing solutions to protect patient safety following the expiration of their contracts on Sept. 30.
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