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Road closure scheduled in Lāwa‘i
The closure is necessary for an engineering study for future improvements of Wawae Road.
University of Hawaiʻi uses acting students to simulate patients for nursing school
The University of Hawaiʻi’s innovative academic program HealthCAST is celebrating 10 years of strategically bringing acting and nursing students together so both can improve their skills outside the classroom.
What profession did Kauaʻi Now readers choose as the toughest?
Last week’s Kaua‘i Now poll asked, “What is the toughest job?” Find out which profession came out on top.
Ilima Shim of Hawaiʻi describes behind the scenes on CBS show ‘Tough as Nails’
Ilima Shim, a mother of two who lives in Kapolei, O‘ahu, and grew up in Hōnaunau on the Big Island’s west side, finished in the top six of season four of the CBS reality TV competition show “Tough As Nails.”
Visitor from Kansas dies after tripping in front of truck in Kaua‘i parking lot
At about 6 p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to a report of a man who fell and collided with a vehicle in the Hokulei Village parking lot in Līhu‘e. According to a preliminary report, the visitor was crossing the parking lot when he tripped and fell into a grey Toyota Tacoma operated by a 27-year-old man from Hanapēpē.
Pele stirred, but resumption of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano no longer likely
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a shallow earthquake swarm has been detected beneath the summit of Kīlauea volcano, accompanied by significant surface tilt excursion. Resumption of eruptive activity at Kīlauea summit is likely imminent.
2 hikers on Kauaʻi rescued in 2 days on trails near Kapaʻa
Today, a 64-year-old female hiker who sustained a leg injury on Kauai’s Sleeping Giant (Nounou) hiking trail was lifted out of the area by a helicopter.
All surf advisories canceled for north and west shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
Advisory level surf is no longer expected as a northwest swell moving through the area eases.
Nominations being accepted for 2023 Outstanding Older Americans on Kauaʻi
“Every May, during Older Americans Month, we pay tribute to older adults 65 years and older who play vital, positive roles in our communities,” said Kealoha Takahashi, executive for the Agency on Elderly Affairs.
Gardening on the Garden Isle: The KISS method of composting
On Kaua’i, there is no shortage of the four components necessary for composting: carbon, nitrogen, water and air.
Seriously injured female hiker being treated at Hoʻopi’s second falls on Kaua’i; rescue underway
An injured female hiker, located about 1,000 yards below Kauai’s popular Ho’opi hiking trail’s second falls, is being treated for serious injuries by first responders, but weather and location is hampering the rescue.
UH research report: Hawaiʻi’s economy slowing but no recession
The cooling of inflation in Hawaiʻi and nationally is welcome news. But whether it continues to recede will determine if the Federal Reserve pushes interest rates higher and for longer.
Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island stops erupting after 61 days
The eruption of Kīlauea has paused after 61 days of lava activity. There also is no active lava within Moku‘āweoweo caldera at the summit of Mauna Loa on the Big island.
Kauaʻi Department of Water participating in EPA’s ‘Fix a Leak Week’
The Kauaʻi County Department of Water is partnering in this national effort once again to offer free leak-detection toilet tablets throughout the month of March.
Mysterious saucer-shaped clouds lingered over Big Island on Wednesday
Even the Subaru Telescope, which normally has its sights set on the cosmos above the summit of Maunakea, tweeted a video of a lenticular cloud over its base facility in Hilo.
Significant damage to corals, live rock caused by grounded yacht along Maui shoreline
State divers conducted a damage assessment and found the grounding and salvage operation of a 120-ton yacht off the shore of Maui caused damage to corals and reef live rock covering at least 19,434-square-feet.
Woman rescued from heavy surf at Donkey Beach on Kauaʻi
First responders on scene at Donkey Beach state that a woman rescued from heavy surf is in serious but stable condition.
Registration open March 9 and 10 for boys and girls basketball
Registration will take place at the Līhu‘e, Hanapēpē, Kapa‘a and Kīlauea neighborhood centers from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
If you have Marketplace health insurance, federal taxes must be filed by April 18
If you need help with 1095A forms, The Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i is ready to help consumers.
11 ethics reform bills pass Hawaiʻi House of Representatives; Senate next for consideration
The report cited a slew of high-profile criminal acts by government workers and officials, including “drug trafficking conspiracy, distribution of methamphetamine and assault by a Kauaʻi County councilman.”
