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State honors Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center for 10 years treating 3,000 birds
The Hawai‘i Wildlife Center was honored on Friday with an award from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources for its 10 years of service and dedication to care of native birds and wildlife.
Update: Kawaihau Road is now open
Kawaihau Road near the vicinity of Menehune Food Mart is closed in both directions due to a traffic crash, according to Kaua‘i Police Department Dispatch.
Bloom, baby, bloom: Dramatic growth of phytoplankton follows Tonga eruption
The deposition of volcanic ash following the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai eruption was likely the most important source of nutrients responsible for massive phytoplankton growth.
Lane closures scheduled for part of Kekaha roadway
Crews will be resurfacing a portion of Kōke‘e Road next week.
Local laboratories and state health department partner to expand testing for curable hepatitis C
Healthcare providers are being urged to order the “reflex” option when screening for hepatitis C, to ensure more accurate and timely diagnoses.
Guided Astronomy and Hiking Tour applications sought for Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā National Park is now accepting applications for commercial guided astronomy and hiking tours to be conducted in the park under Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs).
Mauna Loa’s recent seismic activity making some on Big Island nervous about an eruption
The world’s largest active volcano has not erupted since 1984 and is long overdue for lava to spew.
Labor Department found Kaua’i restaurant worked minors in violation of federal law
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found Tahiti Nui Enterprises allowed eight underage employees to work beyond the hours permitted by federal law and denied overtime pay to 18 workers.
Kauaʻi Police Activities League accepting registrations for free keiki boxing program
The free boxing program in Kapa’a and Hanapēpē is for children in grades 1-12.
Jacks and barracuda help control invasive species in Hawaiian fishpond on Oʻahu
Traditional fishponds, called loko iʻa, were once common across coastal areas of the Hawaiian Islands and provided a sustainable source of food.
Kauaʻi County launches online road resurfacing and bridge status map
The mp enables the public to easily track the location of past, current and upcoming road projects on Kaua’i.
COVID weekly update: 66 new infections reported on Garden Isle
The state Department of Health reported 2,211 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Oct. 19, bringing the statewide total to 360,490.
0nline auction underway to benefit Buddhist temples on Kauaʻi
Lawai International Center is holding a benefit online auction with stunning art pieces provided by Kaua’i artists, dining certificates, unique activities and gift items.
High surf advisory issued for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
A high surf advisory has been issued for north-facing shores of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i through Thursday afternoon.
Portion of Kūhiō Highway to reduce speed limit in Kīlauea
Starting Oct. 25, the speed limit on Kūhiō Highway between the intersections of Pili and Kalihiwai Roads in Kīlauea will drop to 35 mph.
Ballots being mailed to Kaua’i voters; not too late to register to vote for Nov. 8 election
The Kaua’i County Elections Division will begin mailing ballots to registered Hawai’i Island voters for the general election on Oct. 19, and voters should receive them between Oct. 21 and 26.
Kauaʻi Mayor signs proactive law that regulates development in areas prone to sea level rise
Kaua‘i becomes one of the first counties in the nation to enact proactive development regulations based on sea level rise scientific modeling projections.
Great Hawaiʻi ShakeOut on Oct. 20 for earthquake preparedness
A 5.0 temblor last week near Pāhala on the Big Island was a reminder that people should know what to do in an earthquake and to be prepared for tsunami hazards.
Two Kaua’i residents among winners of 2022 Timeshare with Aloha Awards
From a pool of 42 nominations, winners for the ARDA-Hawaiʻi’s 2022 Timeshare with Aloha Awards were chosen in nine award categories with two honorees from Kauaʻi.
High surf advisory issued for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A high surf advisory was issued for north- and west-facing shores of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i till 6 a.m. Tuesday.
