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Update: Flood advisory for Kaua‘i canceled
Radar shows that the heavy rainfall that started at about 1 p.m. Friday has diminished.
Creative Industries Educator Externship held to advance skills for Hawai‘i teachers, enhance student workforce readiness
The event was a result of the Creative Industries Sector Partnership’s Career Awareness initiative, a workforce development collaboration between employers and educators.
Kaua‘i, start your engines: PMRF hosting fourth annual car show this Saturday
Ninety vehicles of all kinds have registered for the event. Attendees can vote for their favorite vehicles, and the winners will receive trophies.
Counties poised for slower growth, inflation surpasses national average, UHERO forecasts
Maui rebuilding and the incremental return of international travelers will support tourism, helping to offset a moderate pullback in the continental U.S. market.
Portion of Wawae Road in Kalāheo closed until further notice
Erosion exacerbated by recent flooding has compromised the roadway’s stability.
Unstable weather approaches Hawaiian Islands bringing high surf, potential flooding
A high surf advisory has been issued for south-facing shores with surf expected to reach 7 to 10 feet.
A bill headed to the governor’s desk would fund programs and jobs to battle invasive species in Hawai‘i
The bill commits nearly $20 million to Hawai‘i Department of Education to assist in the administration and implementation of their Biosecurity Program, including 44 new positions.
US Navy, NASA seek continued use of lands at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe park
The two agencies are seeking public input on their joint proposed real estate action and will host three community meetings in early June and is accepting written comments postmarked no later than June 17.
Concerns raised over Kaua’i artist sentenced to a year in jail for ‘threatening’ councilman in plea deal
Gruenhagen appeared for a scheduled status review on the morning of May 7, which unexpectedly transitioned into a change of plea, followed by instant sentencing by Fifth Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Watanabe.
USPS mail carriers gear up to collect food for annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive
Last year’s “Stamp Out Hunger” effort in Hawai‘i netted more than 193 tons of food donations.
Controversial Punalu‘u project on Big Island set back as contested case moves ahead
The Hawai‘i County Windward Planning Commission heard about 5 hours of additional public testimony, a majority of which was again in opposition to the Black Sand Beach LLC residential and community project that would be located on the former Sea Mountain resort.
April storm on Garden Isle brought record-breaking rainfall totals
Rain gauges near the town of Waimea recorded monthly totals greater than 10 times the April average.
Former employee accused of embezzling $44,000 in union members’ due payments
According to charging documents filed in First Circuit Court, the former employee stole approximately $44,367 — from October 2018 through July 2021 — in individual union members’ dues money and allegedly falsified union records to conceal the theft.
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi students on Big Island name new astronomy instrument on Maunakea
The instrument’s name, Wenaokeao, means “earliest glow of light” and was given after extensive research by high school haumāna, or students.
Pothole repairs scheduled in Kapa‘a
The Department of Public Works Wastewater Management Division will begin repairs on May 8 through May 9 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
County and hotel developer respond to recent wastewater spills at Coco Palms
“Coco Palms has received all necessary permit approvals from the County and through that process, they affirmed the project’s ability to tie into the municipal wastewater system,” said Reed Capitalʻs communications representative Shane Peters.
Niumalu Bridge on Kaua‘i closed till further notice
Following the flooding event in April, Kaua‘i County consultants inspected county bridges across the island and determined that the Niumalu Bridge was unsafe for motorists, prompting an immediate shutdown.
It’s Wildfire Awareness Month; Kaua‘i Fire Department advises preparation, vigilance
KFD is partnering with the Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization on a wildfire preparedness learning series for large landowners and land stewards.
Big Island residents hold second sign waving opposing proposed Punalu‘u resort
A caravan is planned to get Ka‘ū residents to Hilo on Monday for the Windward Planning Commission’s special meeting.
Kaua‘i County data shows recent decline in lifeguard rescues
“We are pleased to see a lower number of rescues in the first four months of 2024,” said Fire Chief Michael Gibson.
