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Hawai‘i chefs interpret iconic island dish at 2024 Kaua‘i Poke Fest
Don Gusman, Joey Jamillarin and Hoku Keamoai of Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa took first place with a dish called ‘Throwback.’
Seeds of Wellbeing, project promoting mental health for Hawai‘i farmers, wins award
Due to high rates of stress, depression and suicide among farmers, Seeds of Wellbeing was developed in fall 2021.
Kaua‘i rum earns ‘Best in Show’ at international spirits competition
The third annual TAG Global Spirits Awards featured an international panel of industry experts assessing over 100 categories.
Kaua‘i Police Department issues alert for cryptocurrency phone scam
To make the scam appear credible, the scammer may use real information about the victim.
New recruitment campaign for corrections officers kicks off in June 2024
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) is kicking off a new multi-pronged recruitment campaign for adult corrections officers (ACO) beginning Monday, June 10, 2024.
Annual report reveals rise in individual homelessness on Kaua‘i
On Kaua’i from 2023 to 2024, the number of sheltered homeless individuals rose by 1 to 59 people this year. Unsheltered homelessness also increased by 34 to 464 people compared to 430 last year, reflecting an 8% increase.
Navy, NASA want to renew Kaua‘i leases – West Side locals show support, opposition
Navy & NASA personnel held scoping sessions across Kaua‘i last week, to gather comments that will shape an environmental impact statement.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: June 8-14
In observance of Kamehameha Day on June 11 there will be no contraflow, or lane closures unless otherwise permitted.
Hawaiian monk seal off Big Island relocated after aggressive behavior toward oceangoers
The animal’s move was prompted by a pattern of escalating underwater interactions in the Makako Bay area in December 2023.
Volcano Watch — Keeping up with Kīlauea
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory goes into detail about the latest Kīlauea eruption.
Update: High surf advisory extended again, in effect through Tuesday morning
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the current south swell is a bit stronger than forecast, generating surf slightly higher than forecast.
County of Kaua‘i announces Kamehameha Day closures
The Kaua‘i Bus will be operating on its current daily schedule.
Annual ‘Washed Up’ exhibition sees Kaua‘i artists turn marine debris into masterpieces
Over 20 artists submitted 60 pieces to the show now on display at the Kaua‘i Society of Artists gallery at the Kukui Grove Center in Līhu‘e.
Lane closure in place on Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Hill
Hawai‘i Department Transportation closed the lane for installation of soil anchors on the bottom of Hanalei Hill.
American Idol winner Iam Tongi to perform on Kaua‘i in July
The 2023 American Idol winner will perform at a Fourth of July celebration.
National guard, partners: Weapons of mass destruction exercise on Kaua‘i this Friday
The full-scale WMD exercise will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 7 at the Port Allen Small Boat Harbor.
Health department: Shellfish sourced from Pacific Northwest potentially contaminated
Oysters and clams harvested in the Pacific Northwest and distributed throughout the US may cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.
Hawai‘i public schools to feed keiki this summer
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s Seamless Summer Option program starts June 10.
Kīlauea eruption on the Big Island remains paused and unlikely to restart
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is lowering the Volcano Alert Level for ground-based hazards from WATCH to ADVISORY and the Aviation Color Code from ORANGE to YELLOW.
Navy base on Kaua‘i played role during WWII Battle of Midway – 82 years ago this week
During World War II, what is now the Pacific Missile Range Facility was an Army Air Force station called Barking Sands Army Air Base.
