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Lane closures for sections of Kawaihau Road from July 3 to July 8
The closure is necessary for roadway excavation and construction. This work will occur on Kawaihau Road, between Iwena Road and Nunu Road.
Kauaʻi Police Department hosting Touch-a-Truck at Vidinha Stadium in Līʻhue
The Kaua’i Police Department is hosting Touch-a-Truck on July 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Vidinha Stadium in Līhu‘e.
County of Kaua‘i announces holiday closures for Independence Day
The schedule for residential refuse pick-up will remain unchanged.
Henry Kapono celebrates 50 years of music with Kauaʻi performance Sept. 9
Hawaiian musician Henry Kapono will commemorate his 50-year music career and the iconic Songs of C&K with a special concert at the Porter Pavilion Complex in Kīlauea on Sept. 9.
$2 million in grants awarded to support housing, education for Native Hawaiians
A new database would connect Native Hawaiians with up-to-date information about Housing and Urban Development counseling services and grant and loan programs that would assist potential renters and homebuyers.
VIDEO: Case receives prestigious award from National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation recently gave its prestigious 2023 Leadership Award to Case, who continues the fight for ocean-based climate solutions, sustainable climate ready fisheries management and international cooperation and coordination in saving the world’s oceans.
State’s NHAAPI women entrepreneurs are driven by values, but need funding
The report is based on applications submitted by 343 women from five different Hawaiian islands in the summers of 2021 and 2022.
Claire Wright, Tavana perform July 15 at Anaina Hou Community Park
Claire Wright and Tavana team up for their “I Could Use a Beach” tour, with a concert taking place at Anaina Hou Community Park on July 15.
Kaua‘i refuse stations’ chronic closures due to “antiquated” equipment; upgrades coming
Recent closures at all four refuse transfer stations have seen services eliminated or limited for various lengths of time. The reason behind most of the closures has been the same: old equipment in need of repair.
71-year-old psychologist on Big Island indicted for sexual assaulting minor under his care
A 71-year-old clinical psychologist of Kailua-Kona was indicted on Friday for sexually assaulting a minor he was treating between June and December in 2019.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green signs $37.2 billion biennium operating budget; extends family tax credits
On Friday, Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green signed a $37.3 billion biennium state operating budget for fiscal years 24 and 25 and a bill that extends family tax credits for five years.
Blessing held for $21.8 million Kalaheo Water Systems Improvements Project
A blessing was held Wednesday for the $21.8 million Kalaheo Water Systems Improvements Project, the largest in the history of Kauaʻi County’s Department of Water.
Surfrider Kaua‘i has slate of events through July
The Kaua‘i chapter of the Surfrider Foundation has a full lineup of activities and volunteer opportunities scheduled through July.
Astronomers on Big Island’s Maunakea discover death-defying planet
A remarkable discovery of a planet’s survival after what should have been certain demise at the hands of its sun was made by astronomers from the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy.
Volcano Watch: Replacing Mauna Loa’s destroyed gas measuring station
Ten minutes after the 2022 eruption began on Mauna Loa, lava poured out over the floor of the summit caldera and destroyed the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s gas measuring station.
Department of Health cites City, County of Honolulu for Kailua Bay wastewater permit violations
Between April 2023 and May 2023, the City and County of Honolulu discharged effluent from the wastewater treatment plant in exceedance of daily National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit limits for enterococci on 13 occasions, including exceeding the monthly permit limit for the month of April.
Brown Water Advisory issued for Koloa Landing
Not all coastal areas may be impacted by runoff, however, if the water is brown stay out.
KIUC receives first delivery of locally produced biodiesel
Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, owner and operator of the biodiesel refinery on Hawai‘i Island, will supply biodiesel for the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative to be used to partially fuel its 27.5 megawatt Kapaia Power Generation Station.
University of Hawaiʻi president calls Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision ‘beyond disappointing’
University of Hawai’i President David Lassner called the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions “beyond disappointing.”
AARP awards grants to 3 Hawai‘i groups, part of program to make communities more livable
Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; diversity, equity and inclusion; and more, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and older.
