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Traveler alert: Līhuʻe Airport parking lot closed
The closure is temporary as there is no more space for public parking. Anyone heading to the airport on Kauaʻi is advised to get dropped off.
Flash flood warning canceled as heavy rainfall ends; flood watch also canceled for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that heavy rainfall has ended, and runoff levels are still elevated, but will recede during the next several hours.
Kauaʻi police continue search for Kody Gardner, who is suspected of killing his father
Murder suspect Kody Gardnerʻs truck was found abandoned at the Waimea Canyon Overlook on Thursday and he has presumably ran into the mountains at Kōkeʻe State Park.
Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, decides to go into hospice care
The 98-year-old decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family instead of receiving additional medical intervention following a series of short hospital stays.
Kauaʻi Community College invites students to find their future
Two hundred high school juniors and seniors and 40 staff members from seven high schools attended the annual Find Your Future event at Kauaʻi Community College
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation releases weekly lane closures
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Maunakea observatory on Big Island spies aurorae on Jupiter’s moons
This is the first time scientists have detected new colors – or wavelengths – of aurora at Jupiter’s moons, which help determine what their atmospheres are made up of.
Brigham Young University wins college golf tourney on Kauaʻi with record team score
In a unique situation, tournament officials declared University of California’s Sampson Zheng and Texas A&M’s Sam Bennett co-winners due to a lack of daylight remaining for a playoff and the high chance of rain on Saturday.
How are Kona Lows different from hurricanes and tropical storms?
in April 2018.
In April 2018 on Kaua’i, a record-setting rainstorm associated with a Kona Low inundated some areas of the island with nearly 50 inches of rain falling during a 24-hour period.
Kaua‘i officials say be vigilant as potential severe weather approaches
The National Weather Service has announced heavy rain and flash flooding are possible from Thursday into the weekend.
Last call: Kupu summer program applications close Friday
Participants will get to learn about a variety of ecosystems, natural resource management techniques and cultural practices unique to Hawai‘i.
Sustainable luxury resort built into cliff along Hanalei Bay opens on Kauaʻi
The former St. Regis Princeville Resort has reopened as 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, the latest in a global chain of luxury wellness retreats.
UPDATE: Missing romance novelist, actress Faleena Hopkins found safe
Romance novelist and actress Faleena Hopkins, who wrote the “Cocky Brother” series and starred in the 2020 drama “Just One More Kiss,” was found safe on Friday after going missing for 17 days.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa seeks applicants for new athletics director
David Matlin will retire as the athletics director of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on June 2, 2023 after completing an 8-year term.
Beware of box jellyfish at Salt Pond beach parks, south- and west-facing shores on Kauaʻi
Ocean Safety officials have posted “Box Jellyfish” signs at Salt Pond beach parks on Kauaʻi.
FAA investigating tour plane crash at end of runway on Big Island
The Big Island Air tour plane aborted its takeoff on Tuesday morning and hit hard without landing gear before ending up outside the safety runway area at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport on the Big island.
46th John A. Burns Intercollegiate golf tourney on Kauaʻi; public can attend for free
The 46th annual John A. Burns Intercollegiate menʻs golf tournament will be held Feb. 16-18 at the Ocean Course at Hōkūla in Līhuʻe.
Update: High surf advisory for east-facing shores of Kaua’i extended until 6 p.m. Thursday
Large and rough trade wind swell is causing large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet on Kauaʻi.
Free Social Awareness Film Festival opens Thursday in Kīlauea
This year’s theme is “Mother Earth: Immense, Powerful, Life-Giving, Endangered.”
46th annual Waimea Town Celebration on Kaua’i kicks off 8 days of fun on Saturday
The eight-day Waimea Town Celebration festival on Kaua’i is an annual draw for residents throughout the state – and beyond.