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Clean Energy series tackles potential waste incineration this Thursday, Saturday
The Kaua‘i County Council is considering pyrolysis, gasification and direct combustion of the island’s waste.
Update: High bacteria count canceled at Anini Beach
The Department of Health is uncertain about the representativeness of the first sample. This beach has historically met the acceptable beach threshold level, and there is no known source of fecal contamination.
‘Tree-covery Project’ in Lāhainā more than famous banyan tree
The banyan is not the only tree receiving attention from a group of volunteer arborists and landscapers who have banded together as the Lāhainā Treescape Restoration Project.
University of Hawai‘i researchers receive funding for projects in wake of Maui wildfires
RAPID funding is used for proposals having a severe urgency with regard to availability of, or access to data, facilities or specialized equipment, including quick-response research on natural disasters.
PMRF honored as contributing partner in 2021 Presidential Migratory Bird Federal Stewardship Award
This award is given by the Council for the Conservation of Migratory Birds in recognition of projects or actions that focus on migratory bird conservation. The winners were announced in 2021, however, receiving the physical award had to be postponed due to the covid pandemic.
U.S. Navy, State of Hawai’i sign cooperative agreement for West Kaua’i watershed restoration, more
The agreement was signed Sept. 5 between the Navy and the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, as part of a Navy-funded partnership under the Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program.
Understand extreme weather around Kaua‘i, at the next Climate Action Forum
Local environmental groups Zero Waste Kaua‘i, Kaua‘i Climate Action Coalition and Surfrider Kaua‘i form the Kaua‘i Climate Action Forum.
Brown Water Advisory issued at Lumahai Beach
The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals and associated flood debris.
Wailuā Golf Course to limit play, as state sprays trees for coconut rhinoceros beetle
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and University of Hawai‘i researchers will conduct the drone-based treatment of the palm trees, in an effort to eliminate the course’s coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation. So far, 31 adult beetles have been found in traps at the golf course.
October is ‘Stop the Ant Month’ in Hawaiʻi
Little fire ants are considered among the world’s worst invasive species. Little fire ants are tiny ants, measuring 1/16 of an inch long, and orange in color. Little fire ants move slowly and stings tend to occur when the ants fall from trees or vegetation onto people, or when infestations become so large that the ants move into yards, homes, and businesses.
Kupu, state launch Nā Manu ʻElele Steward Program – applications open now
The stewards are responsible for educating visitors, enforcing safety measures, and maintaining the increasingly popular Hawai‘i Island trail. The program sees great success by increasing visitors’ awareness of the trail’s hiking conditions and the valley’s history and cultural significance. There’s also been a decrease in hiking accidents, illegal camping and parking infractions.
Reminder: Real Property Tax Relief and Exemptions deadline Oct. 2
If you are a Primary Resident of Kaua‘i and are not currently receiving a home exemption or related tax credit, you may be eligible to file a claim to reduce the real property taxes on your home. To qualify for a home exemption, you must occupy your property as your principal home for more than 270 days, file a 2022 Full Time Residency State of Hawai‘i Income Tax Return (form N-11), provide a Hawai‘i Driver’s License or State ID, and do not claim primary residency elsewhere.
Hawaiian Airlines Holoholo Challenge moves to Kaua‘i; funds raised go to McBryde Garden
Hawaiian Airlines launched the Holoholo Challenge in 2020 to encourage wellness and connection amid heightened isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kauaʻi Community College’s honeybees are among the last disease-free hives in Hawai’i
Bee populations in the United States are declining due to a parasite called the Varroa mite that’s also been found on Oahu and the Big Island. Kauaʻi Community College’s Apiary Project has one of the few disease-free honeybee sites left in the state.
Lane closures for sections of Kapa‘a from Oct. 2 to Oct. 6
The closure is necessary for roadway construction. During this time, lanes will be shifted to help accommodate for the construction. Please note that Kawaihau, Hau’a’ala, and Mailihuna Road will experience temporary road narrowing. Additionally, please note that during student pick-up and drop-off times, work effort will be minimized to help accommodate both Kapa‘a High School and the elementary schools.
Kaua‘i County Water Department goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Water Department employees will wear pink work shirts featuring a pink remembrance ribbon on Wednesdays throughout October.
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa ranked in top 1% for research, teaching
The flagship campus of the 10-campus system placed No. 57 in the U.S. and in the No. 201–250 tier worldwide. That’s out of more than 25,000 colleges and universities in the world (top 250 qualifies as the world’s top 1%).
Firefighters extinguish fire in Kalāheo Thursday; two individuals displaced
Personnel from the Kalāheo and Hanapēpē fire stations, Rescue 3, the Fire Prevention Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department, and the on-duty Battalion Chief responded to the incident.
Hanapēpē refuse transfer station closed Saturday
The closure is necessary for crews to haul green waste. For the safety of crew members of the public during the green waste hauling, all services will be closed on Saturday.
