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Public input sought on preferred site for new Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center
Land off Māʻalo Road in Līhuʻe, owned by Grove Farm, was identified by the state as the preferred site. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation launched a website to keep the public informed and gather feedback about the relocation project.
New eruptive activity at Kīlauea starts big with lava fountaining up to 330 feet high
Episode 9 of the Big Island volcano’s ongoing summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater began at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday. Lava flowing into the crater from the north vent covered about a quarter of the crater floor by 10:45 a.m. Slow effusion of lava also started at about 10:50 a.m. from the south vent.
New early childhood education program at UH-Mānoa helps address statewide pre-K teacher shortage
The new bachelor of education in early childhood care and education degree will streamline the pathway to becoming a pre-kindergarten teacher to expand early learning access.
Three Kauaʻi towns named in top 8 “most neighborly” in Hawaiʻi
Hanalei, Hanapēpē and Kōloa are named in a list by WorldAtlas that recognizes towns rich in community, natural beauty and culture.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority issues a request for proposals for projects exemplifying regenerative tourism
Regenerative tourism protects and restores the environment, empowers local economies, preserves cultural heritage and gives back to island communities.
Hawaiʻi AG leads coalition to support federal workers facing ‘Fork in the Road’ directive
The coalition stands against “Fork in the Road,” which tells federal employees to choose between accepting a legally fraught “buyout” and being terminated.
A fraud and scam prevention presentation comes at a good time with romance scams on the rise ahead of Valentine’s Day
A free event aims to help Kauaʻi kupuna notice and protect themselves from fraud and scams will be this Wednesday at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall.
Kaua‘i Community College works to fund scholarship for graduating island seniors
The Ho‘olei Scholarship Fund aims to cover first-year tuition, after financial aid, for every senior graduating from a public or charter high school on Kauaʻi.
Kaua‘i County lane closures, meetings and more for week of Feb. 9-15
Lane closures are scheduled for portions of Līhuʻe, Kekaha and Waikoko; a community meeting is slated for an upcoming renocation project at the Waimea tennis courts; the monthly Salvation Army ARC donation event is upcoming; second installment of property taxes also due soon.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for north and west shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
Surf heights have fallen along north and west shorelines. Forecasters at the National Weeather Service in Honolulu say surf will remain below advisory thresholds today.
Hiker rescued from Nounou East Trail after he collapses and stops breathing
First responders with Kaua‘i Fire Department received a report shortly after 12:15 p.m. Saturday that a hiker was in distress on the Nounou East Trail, also known as the Sleeping Giant Trail, in Wailua.
Kalo, new state plant of Hawai‘i, will represent island agriculture at Washington showcase
The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture will showcase the cultural significance of kalo, and highlight concerns that include invasive species.
Hawaiʻi Water Safety Plan provides new roadmap to counter state’s drowning crisis
Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition called on water safety stakeholders throughout the islands to identify the state’s most urgent drowning prevention recommendations.
Kaua‘i lane closure schedule for week of Feb. 8-14
Motorists are reminded that schedules can change at any time, without notice. All projects also are weather permitting.
Large scholarship, health care internship offer ‘great opportunity’ for Kauaʻi students
Grove Farm Scholarship provides $20,000 each to 3 seniors from each of the Garden Isle’s high schools. Juniors and seniors, as well as college stuents, on the island can also apply to be paid summer interns at Hawai‘i Pacific Health facilities on the island.
Update: Brown water advisory canceled for Hanalei Bay
The advisory was issued following heavy rainfall triggered by an upper level trough that especially threatened windward areas of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau and other parts of the state with flash flooding, rapid runoff and overflowing streams.
Volcano Watch: Assembly of volcano scientists to gather in Hilo
Volcano scientists from around the world will gather from Feb. 9-14 in Hilo for the American Geophysical Union Chapman Conference on Caldera-forming Eruptions at Basaltic Volcanoes: Insights and Puzzles from Kīlauea 2018 and Beyond.
Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers summer internship opportunities for Kaua‘i students
Applications are due by 3 p.m. Feb. 21. The program runs from June 16 to July 24.
Kapa‘a Satellite DMV brings services to island’s largest residential area
The new site is the latest change made to the Division of Motor Vehicles under Mayor Derek Kawakami’s administration.
U.S. Senate commerce committee advances bill to keep illegal ahi off people’s plates
The lllegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act would support Hawaiʻi fisherman and expose anyone trying to pass off cheap tuna for high-quality Hawaiʻi ahi.
