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Traffic Advisory: Expect delays on portion of Maluhia Road Nov. 28 due to paving
One lane on a portion of Maluhia Road in Kōloa is scheduled to close on Nov. 28, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for asphalt paving work.
Hawaiʻi Sports Hall of Fame seeking nominations; deadline Dec. 1
Nominated athletes can be in the field of surfing, football, canoe racing, baseball or any other sport. But they must meet the Hawaiʻi Sports Hall of Fame’s criteria.
Permit or hunting license needed to enter Big Island’s Narnia
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is working to curb illegal hiking in an area known as Narnia.
Garden Isle weekly lane closures: Nov. 6 to Dec. 2
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announce lane closures for Nov. 6 to Dec. 2.
Volcano Watch: What do the level and aviation color codes mean?
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory sets the two designations for volcanoes in Hawai’i and American Samoa.
Amended legislation to support female Native Hawaiian survivors passed US Senate
Native Hawaiian women have been unable to access critical resources included in the Violence Against Women Act, but a recently passed amendment to the law will make it possible.
Kalāheo Elementary School performing ‘101 Dalmatians Kids Musical’ in December
Kalāheo Elementary School’s version of “101 Dalmatians” is directed by Laine Griffith, with some downright adorable doggie dancing choreographed by Selah Johnson.
New videos provide tips to fight back against garden pests and diseases
Topics covered include proper methods for sharing sweet potato, recognizing banana bunchy top virus and disposal of different kinds of contaminated plant materials.
Work continues on Kapa‘a roundabout project; additional closures scheduled
Intermittent one-lane closures are planned during the week to allow road reconstruction at the roundabout. Other portions of the three roadways also will be closed and detours will be in place.
Kōloa Landing Resort giveaway: six-day stay in villa and $1,250 flight credit to Līhuʻe
The Kōloa Landing Resort giveaway is open now through Nov. 28, 2022 at 2 p.m. HST, when one lucky winner will be selected.
Public invited to attend inauguration of Kaua’i Mayor and County Council on Dec. 1
The inauguration of Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami and the Kaua‘i County Council will be held Dec. 1 at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
Kaua’i police search for driver involved in hit-and-run Tuesday night
The driver of a truck involved in a hit-and-run crash in Līhuʻe critically injured a bicyclist.
High surf warning issued for portions of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau; wind advisory also in effect
Dangerous surf of 20 to 25 feet is forecast along north-facing shores.
Postal elves accepting keiki wish list letters to Santa Claus for anonymous gift program
Operation Santa encourages Hawaiʻi children to create and submit their Santa wish list letters for potential “adoption” by anonymous gift-givers.
Governor-elect Green announces appointments of 8 women to his administration
For his chief of staff, Hawaiʻi Governor-elect Josh Green selected Brooke Wilson, who had served in the same position when he was Hawaiʻi’s lieutenant governor.
Brush fire at Kauaʻi Coffee extinguished by firefighters on Monday
Kauaʻi firefighters navigated through coffee fields to put out the blaze, which was about 100 by 600 yards in size.
Kauaʻi firefighters and local surfers rescue swimmer at Keālia Beach
The swimmer rescued was a 22-year-old visitor from Colorado.
Kaua‘i residents encouraged to continue making appointments for services at DMV
Kaua‘i residents are encouraged to continue making appointments for services at the Department of Motor Vehicles, especially with the end of the year and upcoming holiday season.
What to expect for Thanksgiving holiday travel in Hawai’i this year
An estimated 9.7 million residents of Hawai‘i, Alaska and the U.S. West Coast plan to travel for Thanksgiving.
Kauaʻi led Hawai’i in occupancy rate for hotel rooms in October 2022 at 78.7%
Kauaʻi hotels’ revenue per available room was $287 and its average daily rate was $364 for October 2022.
