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Small brush fire in Kokeʻe quickly extinguished
The fire was reported near mile marker 4 along Waimea Canyon Drive.
Kauai Surf Forecast for November 12, 2022
A moderate size, short period north northeast swell (20-30 degrees) has been filling in this morning but has been a little underwhelming with relation to…
700-pound planetary rover in Hawaiʻi operated by drivers in California
PISCES program head Christian Anderson said it isn’t easy to drive a rover: “There’s planning and patience needed so you don’t go off a cliff.”
Oʻahu barge damages 15,000 corals in Honolulu Harbor; company to pay $1.1 million settlement
In May 2021, while dredging Honolulu Harbor, the anchors and cables of a barge operated by Healy Tibbitts Builders broke or damaged more than 15,000 corals and 140 square yards of live rock.
Service members thanked on Veterans Day by Hawaiʻi US Sen. Hirono and US Rep. Kahele
Members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation thanked the US Armed forces for their service as the nation honors them on Veterans Day.
Dilapidated Uncle Billy’s Hotel in Hilo to be demolished next year
A condemned four-story building, which used to be Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel on touristy Banyan Drive, is one step closer to being demolished.
Kaua’i police celebrate its five forensic nurses
The forensic nurse honorees were: Erin Carrington, Stephanie Huhn, Chelise Kaaihue, Charlene Ono and Ceisha Judd.
Kaua‘i Community College names Margaret Sanchez as interim chancellor
Margaret Sanchez succeeds Joseph Daisy, who is retiring on Dec. 30 as Kaua’i Community College chancellor after a 44-year career in education, including 21 years in higher education.
Are we alone? Keck Planet Finder on Maunakea captures first data in ‘exciting chapter’
On Wednesday night, a new planet-hunting instrument at the W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea achieved “first light,” capturing its first data from the sky, a spectrum of the planet Jupiter.
Hawaiʻi respiratory virus rates rising early in flu season
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and influenza are increasing in Hawaiʻi, in line with trends observed across the country.
Kauai Surf Forecast for November 10, 2022
Pulses of small to moderate north-northeast swell will continue during the next few days, with the larger portion of the swell and north shore surf expected…
Lane closures for sections of Kapaʻa on Nov. 14-18 for construction of new roundabout
The intersection of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will experience temporary traffic shifts, and temporary traffic control plans will be in place for construction of the new roundabout.
Swift-moving fire in West Maui burns 1,200 acres
A Maui brush fire that is only about 40% contained may cause the evacuation of residents in the upper portion of the Lauiupoko subdivision.
Halaulani Road resurfacing delayed until Nov. 16 due to inclement weather
The road resurfacing of Halaulani Road in Kalihiwai has been rescheduled to Nov. 16 to Nov. 23 on weekdays.
Do you want to work for Governor-elect Josh Green?
Governor-elect Josh Green today launched a website to begin taking applications for the Office of the Governor, Cabinet, and Boards and Commissions.
Study led by UH researchers finds no-fishing zones can help ʻahi, other large fish species recover
The recovery is good news for the environment and the global tuna fishing industry, which generates $40 billion in revenues each year and supports millions of jobs around the world.
Democrats sweep Hawaiʻi governorship, US Senate seat and two US House seats
Democrats sweep the top races in Hawaiʻi, with Josh Green winning the governorship, Brian Schatz being reelected to the US Senate and Ed Case and Jill Tokuda winning the two US House seats.
Kawakami re-elected as Mayor of Kaua’i
Voters on Kaua‘i overwhelming re-elected Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami with 75% of the vote.
Live 2022 Election Results: Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi state races
The first results of the 2022 General Election have been released, with Dem. Josh Green holding a big lead over Rep. Aiona Duke for Governor of Hawaiʻi.
Kauaʻi voters turnout on Election Day; ballots must be received by 7 p.m. to count
A steady stream of residents trickled into Kauaʻi’s only Voter Service Center at the Historic County Annex Building in Līhuʻe on Election Day, Nov. 8. It will stay open until 7 p.m., when ballots must be received to count.
