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Lane closure scheduled on Kūhiō Highway in Hanamā‘ulu
Two-way traffic will be maintained where possible.
It’s Election Day: Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. HST on Kauaʻi to count
On Kaua’i, registered voters can drop off their ballots at any of the nine ballot drop boxes located around the Garden Isle or at Kauaʻi’s only Voter Service Center at the Historic County Annex Building at 4386 Rice Street in Līhu‘e.
Ceci the cat brought back to life after being rescued from a Big Island house fire
A firefighting recruit used a pediatric mask to provide the cat with oxygen.
30th anniversary of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary celebrates 30 years in November with Ho‘i Koholā, “welcome back whales” month.
Kaua‘i police seek public’s help locating 53-year-old man wanted for rape on mainland
David M. Cataldo, who is wanted for rape in Massachusetts, was last known to be on Kaua‘i and is believed to still be on the island, according to police.
State seeking new sheriff recruits on all major Hawaiian islands
Interested people should apply by Nov. 25 on the Department of Human Resources and Development website.
Hawai’i to receive $182,000 in Experian and T-Mobile settlements for data breaches
The settlement also requires Experian to offer 5 years of free credit monitoring services to affected consumers, and two free copies of their credit reports annually during that timeframe.
Hawaiian Telcom targeting reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030
The target is in alignment with the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5-degrees Celsius to reduce the risks and effects of climate change.
University of Hawaiʻi offering two new nursing educator programs
The university is offering a masterʻs of science in nursing education and leadership and a graduate certificate in nursing education.
Kaua’i lane closures for Nov. 7-11
On Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day, no roadwork is scheduled and the Kūhiō Highway Southbound Contraflow will not operate.
Drug overdoses and deadly fentanyl claiming young lives on Big Island
In the past two months on the Big Island, a teenager has died from a drug overdose and a teenager and a young adult have died of suspected drug overdoses, police said.
Firefighters extinguish small brush fire at golf course in Līhuʻe
No injuries were reported and no structures were threatened by the small brush fire at Puakea Golf Course.
Kauaiʻi Fire Department being trained to assess wildfire risk for property owners
These are not your typical home assessors who determine the value of your place, but specially trained people who will conduct free reviews of how safe a property and its structures are from the threat of wildfires.
Kauaʻi community group trying to buy Coco Palms from Utah owners planning 350-room hotel
I Ola Wailuanui has launched a grassroots fundraising campaign to purchase the derelict resort, which last sold at a foreclosure auction for $22 million in 2021.
Kauai Surf Forecast for November 05, 2022
Rough east-facing shore surf should remain just under High Surf Advisory levels (10 feet) through the day. A very minor decrease in east winds Sunday may have…
Man on Big Island charged with assault that put 3-year-old boy in the hospital
The child was transported from Kona Community Hospital to Kapiolani Medical Center on Oʻahu, where he remains in critical condition.
Mauna Loa alert level for erupting remains at yellow (advisory), despite the hype
The hype has even been enough for the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority to put out a message reassuring travelers and reminding them that Hawai‘i is a dynamic and ever-changing place.
Two UH studies reveal how and why Waikīkī Beach’s shoreline is chronically eroding
The UH studies, conducted by the university’s Climate Resilience Collaborative, will enable coastal managers and policymakers to better manage the coastlines of Hawaiʻi.
The race for Hawai’i governor pits two men who have served as lieutenant governor
The 2022 race for Hawai’i governor features Dem. Josh Green, the state’s current lieutenant governor, against one of the state’s former lieutenant governors, Rep. Duke Aiona.
Two Kaua’i restaurants holding month-long food drive for Hawaiʻi Foodbank
On Kauaʻi the participating restaurants are Duke’s Kauaʻi and Keoki’s Paradise.
