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Culvert failure under portion of Kaumuali‘i Highway forces single lane closure in Kekaha
Also known as Route 50, the highway will be closed 24/7 for repairs.
Kaua‘i dancer places third in Miss Aloha Hula at Merrie Monarch Hula Festival
Under the direction of Kumu Hula Tracie and Keawe Lopes from Halau ‘Ōnohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e, from Pū‘ahu‘ula, Ko‘olaupoko, O‘ahu, the winner received an overall score of 1,164. She also captured the Hawaiian Language award.
Deadline further extended to submit applications for State Ethics Commission
The Ethics Commission addresses ethical issues involving legislators, registered lobbyists and state employees.
Road resurfacing work scheduled in Hanalei
The roads will be closed during the week from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Shark sighted feeding on fish in waters at Hanalei Bay
As a safety precaution, warning signs were posted and the area is being monitored.
Teen author of ‘The Hanapēpē Hero’ touring Kaua‘i; meet her at Friday, Saturday events
Los Angeles high schooler Sasha Lee has strong family ties to the Garden Isle. Her children’s book is influenced by her late grandfather’s plantation-era childhood.
Kaua‘i hālau prepares for Merrie Monarch: ‘We’re not performers; we’re storytellers’
In 2022, Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala – led by kumu hula Leināʻala Pavao Jardin – took first place in every category in which it competed.
Communication issues continue to delay arraignment for man charged with killing dog, assaulting owner
Jason Mearns, 47, appeared via Zoom from the O‘ahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) for his arraignment and plea for the March 17 incident, which involved him reportedly strangling a dog to death and then assaulting the pet’s owner outside the owner’s Kōloa residence.
Pre-roll cannabis products coming to medical marijuana dispensaries
On March 27, Gov. Josh Green approved amendments to Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules, Chapter 11-850 (Interim Rules) which adds pre-rolls as a manufactured cannabis product allowed to be produced and dispensed through licensed medical cannabis dispensaries in the state.
Box Jellyfish signs up at Salt Pond Beach Park, safety official advise avoiding swimming
Ocean Safety Bureau officials have posted “Box Jellyfish” signs at Salt Pond and Po‘ipū beach parks.
Kaua‘i police expands its fleet with 10 new pickup trucks
The production of the department’s current police cruiser, the Ford Police Interceptor Unit, was halted due to supply chain constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Seeking other options to improve the efficiency of daily patrol operations instead of waiting for production to resume, KPD decided to acquire the Chevrolet Silverado.
High surf advisory issued for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i
Surf will build to 8 to 12 feet. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
Kaua‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Bureau host welcome and promotion ceremony
The departments honored 18 first responders Tuesday.
No tickets required this year for Hō‘ike, donations encouraged at event to help those impacted by Lāhainā fire
To kōkua (help) the people from West Maui, many of whom lost loved ones, their homes or both, the Merrie Monarch organizers decided to allow free admission to this year’s Hō’ike Night at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium tonight, with the option to donate to the Lāhainā community at the door.
Marijuana legalization bill dead with state House panel’s decision not to deliberate
The panel’s move to sideline Senate Bill 3335, which was advanced by the Hawaiʻi state Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection and Ways and Means committees last month, essentially kills the bill this legislative session.
Wind advisory issued across the Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a strong high pressure system will continue to build in north of the Hawaiian Islands through Thursday.
‘Death threat’ investigation against Kaua‘i councilman remains ongoing
Kaua‘i County Councilmember Bill DeCosta remains on administrative leave from Kapa‘a High School due to an undisclosed January incident that coincided with the local politician receiving an alleged handwritten death threat back in January.
Emergency zone declared near Kῑkῑaola Boat Harbor; highway lane closures begin tonight
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is planning two nights of lane closures: Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Traveling to Big Island for Merrie Monarch? Airline offering free shuttle rides around Hilo
Hawaiian Airlines passengers with boarding passes dated between March 30 and April 5 are eligible for complimentary shuttle rides.
