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New infestation of Little Fire Ant found in Wailua River State Park on Kauaʻi
A new population of the invasive Little Fire Ant covering 13 to 35 acres was found in Wailua River State Park. The new infestation was confirmed by a sample submitted by a concerned citizen, showing how essential residents are to the process. The extent of the infestation was determined by a survey done by the […]
COVID weekly update: 80 new cases reported on Kaua‘i
The state Department of Health reported 1,047 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Oct. 12, bringing the statewide total to 358,279.
Decomposed body discovered in Big Island home
Police think foul play could be involved in the death of a male victim whose badly decomposing body was discovered Tuesday afternoon at a Puna home on the Big Island.
Search for missing swimmer to continue
The search for a missing 19-year-old swimmer on Kaua‘i’s North Shore will continue for a fourth day.
California couple located safe in Kōke‘e
A missing couple from the mainland have been found safely on Kaua‘i.
Lane closure scheduled for portion of Olohena Road in Wailua
The one-lane closure is necessary to allow Hawaiian Telcom to conduct vegetation maintenance work on utility lines.
Search for missing swimmer in North Shore waters continues a third day
The search for a 19-year-old swimmer continues into a third day as several agencies have descended on Kaua‘i’s North Shore in hopes of locating Jaren Asalele.
Search continues for missing swimmer off Kaua‘i’s North Shore
The search for a 19-year-old missing swimmer in waters off Kalihiwai on the North Shore continues today.
Ironman results: All Kaua‘i athletes cross finish line at iconic triathlon
Two women and one man from Kaua‘i were among the more than 5,000 athletes from around the world to compete in the VinFast Ironman World Championship this week in Kailua-Kona
Rescue crews search for missing swimmer off Kalihiwai waters
Rescuers are actively searching for a missing swimmer in waters off Kalihiwai on the North Shore.
Kauaʻi County approves proactive bill to regulate development in areas prone to sea level rise
Kaua‘i County unanimously approved a proactive bill to regulate development in areas that scientific models project will be affected by sea-level rise.
Kauaʻi fishers urged to take part in state’s overhaul of nearshore water management
The State of Hawai’i is in the planning stages of overhauling nearshore water management on all major islands through a sustainability initiative called Holomua: Marine 30 x 30, which will affect fishers for decades to come.
American Chelsea Sodaro shocks stellar field to win Ironman World Championship in Kona
Chelsea Sodaro, 33, of California stunned the best field in Ironman World Championship history to win on her first try in Kona with a time of 8 hours, 33 minutes and 46 seconds.
Queen’s Bath gate closed through winter
In the interest of public safety, the access gate to Queen’s Bath in Princeville will be closed from now through the winter.
Grand Jury indicts Kōloa man for terroristic threatening, harassment
A Grand Jury on Thursday indicted Lopaka Santos-Dasalia, 20, of Kōloa, with two counts of terroristic threatening in the first degree and one count of harassment for an incident involving a bomb threat made against Kōloa Elementary School on Sept. 26.
Kauaʻi Mayor Signs Bill To Increase Benefits to Farmers
Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami signed a bill on Monday that updates the county’s Agricultural Dedication program to provide increased benefits to farmers and lessen the burdensome red tape.
Deadline to Apply for Real Property Tax Exemptions is Sept. 30
The County of Kaua‘i is reminding the public that the deadline to file upcoming 2023 Real Property Tax Exemptions is Sept. 30.
