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Kaua‘i firefighters extinguish two fires Sunday

Firefighters put out a brush fire at the Pāʻulaʻula State Historic Site in Waimea before responding to a building fire in Kalāheo.

Hanamā‘ulu man dies in motorcycle traffic incident on West Side of Kaua‘i

A motorcycle collided with a Dodge SUV on Kaumuali‘i Highway on the evening of July 4.

Travel-related dengue virus case reported on Kaua‘i

This is the first dengue case on Kauaʻi for 2024. This year there have been eight travel-related dengue cases identified in the state.

$4.6M project turns to non-invasive plants in fight against Hawai‘i wildfires

“My perspective is that, like land and water, we need to treat seeds and plant lineages as a public trust,” said Clay Trauernicht.

No signs of imminent eruption following earthquake near Kīlauea

From Saturday to Sunday, there were approximately 25 earthquakes detected beneath Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) and 95 earthquakes detected beneath the Upper East Rift Zone, mostly at depths of 0.6–1.8 miles beneath the ground surface.

Kaua‘i man to take leadership role in state agency

The Kaua‘i man will be the new chairperson for the Agribusiness Development Corporation.

Volcano Watch: Learning about recent quakes, past volcanism in Kīlauea’s upper East Rift Zone while cruising Chain of Craters Road

As you turn left off Crater Rim Drive onto Chain of Craters Road, you pass by craters, thermal areas, and lava flows that showcase past volcanic activity in this area.

Kaua‘i and Big Island fishermen to trial new tuna tagging technology

Fishermen on Kaua‘i and the Big Island will trial a new method of tagging ‘ahi, or yellowfin tuna, this summer.

Kauaʻi weekly lane closures: July 6-July 12

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

Measures for fire safety improvements, emergency management, more enacted with governor’s signature

Gov. Josh Green said Friday: “By addressing these important pillars of disaster prevention, mitigation and management, we are working to ensure that all residents of Hawai‘i are better protected and prepared, especially during times of crisis.”

59 illegal fireworks tips submitted on new app during Fourth of July holiday

From January until the end of June, task force officers seized about 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks from various sources in the community.

$6.6M in new federal grant program heading to Hawaiʻi to build more housing

Gov. Josh Green alongside US Sen. Brian Schatz and HUD Regional Administrator Jason Pu, on Wednesday announced that Hawai‘i has been awarded more than $6.6 million in new federal grant funding to help build more housing. The funding comes from a new grant program based on Schatz’s bipartisan ‘Yes In My Backyard’ legislation and was first funded in the fiscal year 2023 appropriations bill.

Public encouraged to report illegal fireworks to state-run task force

There are three ways, including a new smartphone app, to report illegal aerial fireworks to the Illegal Fireworks Task Force.

Gov. Green signs ‘Silver Alert’ notifications into law

Gov. Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2305 into law on Monday, establishing a Silver Alert Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. SB 2305 implements a Silver Alert Program to help locate and safeguard missing persons who are 65 years of age or older, cognitively impaired, or developmentally disabled.

Kaua‘i Sushi Station crowned best in nation – for the second year in a row

Yelp has given Kaua‘i Sushi Station top marks two years running, citing elaborate presentation and ingredients sourced from Japan.

Kauaʻi police renews call for help in Amber Jackson homicide case

The announcement comes exactly 14 years after Amber Jackson’s body was found in a remote and inaccessible part of the island, after she had been reported missing on June 23, 2010.

DOH alerts public to Viva Raw, LLC pet food recall due to potential Listeria contamination

To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled products.

Ambulance provider debate decided: Falck’s appeal is denied as AMR continues with $112 million contract

“We are disappointed that the Department of Health ultimately reversed course after initially selecting Falck to provide enhanced emergency medical services to Maui and Kaua‘i counties,” said Troy Hagen, chief commercial officer of Falck USA.

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority announces cohorts to develop Community Stewardship and Regenerative Experience Programs

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) announced the launch of its two newest Community Tourism Collaborative (CTC) programs: the Community Stewardship Program and the Regenerative Experiences Program. Modeled after the traditional regenerative water system of Hawaiʻi, these programs aim to support and enhance the efforts of organizations dedicated to revitalizing and preserving Hawaiʻi’s sacred spaces and creating sustainable visitor experiences.

Kaua‘i is most limited in diversifying its economy compared to all counties in state, UHERO report reveals

In a tourism-concentrated economy, University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization, also known as UHERO, released the report Tuesday, which looks at ways the state could diversify as tourism revenue has shown inconsistent and slow growth for the past 30 years.
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