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Governor Green unveils 2024 policy report for ‘The Hawai‘i We Deserve’

The report details the Green Administration’s strategies for statewide challenges while describing initiatives to bolster Maui’s long-term recovery and Hawai‘i’s long-term resilience. 

Clearing and maintenance work scheduled for Kaiākea fire station

The necessary work will allow various County of Kaua‘i crews to cut and maintain vegetation and remove debris on the property.

Looking for employment? Check out the Kaua‘i Job Fair

More than 50 businesses, representing a variety of industries on the Garden Isle, will offer an assortment of employment opportunities.

Get rid of your household hazardous waste during upcoming collection events

Among the items that will be accepted are automotive products, lead-acid batteries, lawn and garden products, oil-based paints, thinners and stains, fluorescent lights, batteries and more.

Construction of new Olympic tower in waters off Tahiti could damage reef

A new study by researchers from the University of Hawai‘i and Arizona State University along with community partners in Tahiti found that just dredging the site would cause at least $1.3 million in damage to the live reef habitat.

Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: March 16-22

Schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

High surf warning downgraded to advisory for parts of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a large northwest (320 degrees) swell peaked this morning and is now slowly lowering. However, this swell will continue to produce advisory-level surf into the weekend.

First Hawaiian monk seal pup of the year born on O‘ahu

This young male’s ID is PO1 because he’s the first Oʻahu pup of the year. But PO1 also recently received a special name, Makana, named by students with the fifth-grade class at Kahuku Elementary School.

Parents struggle to prevent St. Catherine School closure amid low enrollment

St. Catherine School in Kapa‘a announced that it would close in February, but some parents are fighting to try to keep the school open.

Pick up your free leak-detection toilet tablets for Fix a Leak Week

Fix a Leak Week is celebrated this year from March 18-24 but the Department of Water is honoring the campaign throughout the month.

Lāwa‘i man indicted on charges of manslaughter following fatal crash in January

The suspect’s bail is set at $250,000 and he is currently being held at the Kaua‘i Police Department Cell Block.

Kaua‘i Resilience Center meeting tonight – weeks after ‘Ele‘ele fire reminded island ‘paradise is a myth’

The Kaua‘i Resilience Center is a planned set of three disaster-proof ‘monolithic domes’ at Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea.

Kawakami touts plans for increased disaster preparedness in State of the County speech

The mayor also promoted his administration’s road resurfacing and affordable housing efforts before announcing all county employees are now offered a free healthcare option.

Update: Water service restored in Kapa‘a following shutoff for mainline break repair

As of 1:11 p.m., was is shut off on a portion of Kuamo’o Road; from Opaeka’a Road to Pa’ako Street, and includes Lihau Street, Kuhoho Street, Aleo Street, Pa’ako Street, Hie Street, Iliki Street, Molo Street and Alahele Street.

State agency seeks public input on how to shape future management of Hawai‘i tourism

A website was launched to provide information about the study. The site includes an online public survey. Anyone who has an interest in Hawai‘i tourism is invited to take the survey and share their thoughts.

Hawai‘i House of Representatives passes $11.3 billion state budget

Although the House draft of the state budget focuses heavily on addressing expenses related to the Maui wildfires, House Finance Chair Kyle Yamashita has said core services throughout the state must be maintained.

Proposed coffee labeling bill amended and headed for hearings in the Senate

On March 7, House Bill 2298 passed the House with amendments and was referred to the Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary Senate committees for a hearing.

High surf warning issued for north-, west-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Niʻihau

“Expect very strong breaking waves and powerful currents. Waves breaking in channel entrances may make navigating the channels dangerous,” the National Weather Service said.

Firefighters extinguish brush fire in Kekaha

Kōke‘e Road, from Kekaha Road to Waimea Canyon Drive, was closed for about an hour while first responders tackled the blaze.

Nearly $17M in federal funding headed to Garden Isle

Nearly $17 million in federal dollars is heading to Kaua‘i to fund a variety of projects ranging from the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall, an educational center at the Kawai‘ele State Waterbird Sanctuary, affordable housing and a fern propagation lab at the National Tropical Botanical Garden.
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