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The high surf warning for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi has been lifted as diminishing swells from Tropical Cyclone Kiko bring relief.

Swells generated by Kiko are diminishing today, as are the threats of high surf and rip currents, with the storm having weakened to a low remnant with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.

Researchers from Bishop Museum, along with partners from the Kauaʻi Forest Bird Recovery Project, found live specimens of Godwinia caperata (described in 1852) and Hiona exaequata (described in 1846) on Kauaʻi during recent biodiversity surveys.

Kauaʻi officials have successfully captured a live mongoose at Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor, marking a critical step in preventing the establishment of this invasive species, detrimental to the island’s native ground-nesting birds.

Janice Undan has been found and is in good health, according to the Kaua’i Police Department.

Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson said feeling tired or fatigued is a normal part of hiking difficult trails and does not, on its own, require a helicopter evacuation.

Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami signed into law Bill 2961, an ordinance incorporating wildfire safety standards into zoning and permitting for plantation camp districts to enhance community protection and risk reduction in West Kauaʻi..

The South Pacific Ocean is experiencing its highest influx of iron-rich dust in over 93 million years, reshaping understanding of oceanic iron cycles.

According to an 5 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, a high surf warning has been extended for Kauaʻi until 6 a.m. Wednesday with large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet on all east facing shores.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees issued a statement on Thursday, standing in solidarity with Kamehameha Schools amid a challenge from Virginia-based group “Students for Fair Admissions.”

The Ocean Conservancy leads this global initiative to clean the oceans, with the Surfrider Foundation Kauaʻi Chapter focusing on Nukuʻoliʻi Beach.

Before “American Idol” hopefuls get a chance to showcase their pipes for celebrity judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood, they must first impress the show’s producers.

Dick Fiske, who died on June 18 as he neared his 93rd birthday, was one of the most original thinkers ever at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The new 44-foot boat will serve as a floating classroom for the Sea Scouts, a co-ed program that trains young adults in seamanship, citizenship and leadership.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

Speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash, though the precise cause remains under investigation.

David Borges of Kōloa was sentenced in federal court to 352 months in prison for years of extortion, drug trafficking, and firearm charges.

“Our mission is to protect and share Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources, and this was a failure in that regard,” said Alan B. Carpenter, state parks assistant administrator at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources.

A single tree can produce 200 or more fruit per season, making it one of the most prolific food trees in the world, thus a logical candidate to help relieve hunger in many areas around the world.

The disaster emergency relief period will commence immediately and continue through Sept. 19, unless extended or terminated earlier.