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The Kaua‘i County Department of Water will conduct work from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.

A series of events will be hosted throughout the week in an effort to underscore the importance of taking action and supporting efforts to build a climate ready Hawai’i.

Michele and her husband, rock star Todd Rundgren, opened Tiki ‘Iniki on the North Shore of the Garden Isle in 2013.

The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Līhu‘e man. Seventy-six-year-old William Birkholz was reported missing on Monday. He was last seen near Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor on Saturday. Birkholz is 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs approximately 140 pounds and has blue eyes and grey hair. He is […]

Surf of up to 20 feet is expected along north-facing shores, and up to 14 feet along west-facing shores.

“A 35-year-old male resident of Kōloa was inside his residence when he heard a loud noise coming from where his dog was kept outside. Upon exiting the residence, the 35-year-old man found 49-year-old Jason Mearns lifting his dog off the ground by its chain,” the Kaua‘i Police Department said in a statement.

The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation welcomed its first new class of adult corrections officers at a graduation ceremony on O‘ahu last week.

The new funding is a 30 percent increase from last year. In addition to housing, Schatz secured $175.5 million in new federal funding for Tribal transportation activities.

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes. Clothing and textiles do not need to be in good condition. Torn or stained clothing is okay.

The Class of 2023 College and Career Readiness Indicator report details the achievements of 11,538 students across 65 public schools including public charters.

The Phase One report analyzes how the fire incident unfolded, based on science, during the first 24 to 72 hours of the fire and its aftermath, and includes a comprehensive timeline of events.

Key among Gov. Green’s initiatives is the expansion of Global Entry for Japanese citizens. Global Entry, a trusted traveler program administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, expedites the customs and immigration process for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.

The two-day event will bring out Veteran Affairs health care professionals to share information and resources with veterans on Kaua‘i regarding the new act, which expands VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.

The planning commission’s decision comes amid developer Reef Capital Partner’s announcement that they have reached key milestones in the demolition process, and that construction crews are actively working to complete the once-renowned Coco Palms Resort in 2026.

The new program would create a cost-sharing partnership with the Department of Health bringing helicopters and funding to operate the program to Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i and Maui Counties.

The report details the Green Administration’s strategies for statewide challenges while describing initiatives to bolster Maui’s long-term recovery and Hawai‘i’s long-term resilience. 

The necessary work will allow various County of Kaua‘i crews to cut and maintain vegetation and remove debris on the property.

More than 50 businesses, representing a variety of industries on the Garden Isle, will offer an assortment of employment opportunities.

Among the items that will be accepted are automotive products, lead-acid batteries, lawn and garden products, oil-based paints, thinners and stains, fluorescent lights, batteries and more.

A new study by researchers from the University of Hawai‘i and Arizona State University along with community partners in Tahiti found that just dredging the site would cause at least $1.3 million in damage to the live reef habitat.