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Water conservation request stretches into 11th week for Hanalei and ʻAnini
Kauaʻi County Department of Water says necessary components have been manufactured and are in transit to the island to fix the damaged pump station that caused the request to be issued nearly 3 months ago and work will begin as soon as the parts arrive. Until then, customers are asked to remain vigilant in their conservation efforts.
Volcano Watch: School’s out for summer — introducing new Hawaiian Volcano Observatory interns
Kamalani Poepoe and Ruth Gale welcomed during the perfect time to not only better understand eruptions in Hawaiʻi but contribute to ongoing work as the episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano on Big Island continues.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative appoints new chief financial officer
Erin Tsuda, who has served in the role on an interim basis since March and has been an finance manager since 2022 with the electric cooperative, will officially take over the post effective July 1.
Injured hiker rescued from steep Kukui Trail in Waimea Canyon State Park
The 50-year-old North Carolina visitor suffered an apparent ankle injury about 1 mile into the 2,000-foot decline and was short hauled by Air 1 in an air rescue vest to a waiting American Medical Response Crew at the Kukui Trail landing zone.
State survey reveals workforce housing would keep Hawai‘i educators in classrooms
The Hawaiʻi Schools Facility Authority provided 25 potential teacher workforce housing sites statewide, including three on Kaua‘i at Kapa‘a Middle School, Kaua‘i Community College and ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School.
REMINDER: County updating Multi-hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan
County staff — along with community organizations and state colleagues — are reviewing and updating the plan’s elements, including impacts of natural hazards affecting the Garden Isle, capability to mitigate those risks and strategy for reducing vulnerabilities and increasing resiliency to natural disasters.
Intermittent lane closures extended for portions of Pu‘uwai, Po‘ohiwi roads in Kalāheo
Many of the extensions are through October. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving through these areas, follow the directions of flaggers and adhere to posted signs.
UPDATE: Hanalei water service shutdown to impact much smaller number of customers
Scheduled shutdown from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday (June 18) that is part of a water line improvements project will not only affect customers along portions of Kūhiō Highway and Mahimahi Road in the Kauaʻi North Shore community.
Board of Regents approves Matt Elliott as next athletics director at University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa
UH President Wendy Hensel said about the selection of Matt Elliott at the next athletics director at the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa: “From beginning to end, Matt was the guy.”
Fees increase for annual vehicle safety inspections in Hawaiʻi, beginning July 1
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation said the 75-cent increase is needed to cover the vendor costs to administer and manage the safety check program.
Mark Oyama wins Kauaʻi Poke Fest with torched Kauaʻi shrimp
The two-day festival at Kōloa Landing Resort blended celebrity chef flair, fresh island flavors and fierce poke competition to honor Hawai‘i’s favorite dish.
Anglers cast lines as trout season opens at Pu‘u Lua Reservoir on Kauaʻi
The opening of the annual fishing season at Koke‘e on Kauaʻi brought anglers of all ages to Pu‘u Lua Reservoir to catch rainbow trout.
Locally made ‘ulu pancake mix hits grocery stores statewide
The pancake mix was created by the Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative, a group of 180 ‘ulu farmers throughout the state.
Kaua‘i community invited to Touch-A-Truck annual event
Explore a variety of vehicles at the Vidinha Stadium parking lot in Līhu‘e, including a sanitation truck, dump truck, a police car and more.
Hawaiʻi ranks second in the nation for school lunch nutrition
Hawaiʻi is setting the standard for other states in improving the quality of school meals, emphasizing local food sourcing, farm-to-school initiatives and fresh fruit and vegetable programs.
Volcano Watch: Six Months of Halemaʻumaʻu Lava Fountains
There is much to appreciate about the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption as it approaches its 6-month anniversary on June 23. The stunning episodic lava fountains and lava flows erupting within Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park have provided island residents and visitors with safe and accessible viewing opportunities. However, volcanic hazards are always present.
‘No Dictators’ protest on Kauaʻi draws 1,000 people angry with Trump administration
The protest on Kauaʻi coincided with a controversial military parade in Washington, D.C., that marked the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, but also the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump.
Ocean conservation groups on Kauaʻi working to recruit younger people to the cause
“Most of our volunteers are senior citizens,” said Tom Woods of Reef Guardians. “We’re so fortunate to have them, but we would also like to have more young people involved.”
Princeville Public Library reopens today after closing for nearly 20 months for renovations
The Princeville Public Library is hosting an event to celebrate its reopening and renovations with patrons from 1:30 to 4 p.m. today.
Trump Administration’s funding cuts end University of Hawaiʻi program for women in geosciences
“I think the biggest impact of this termination is the loss of professional development opportunities for women. STEM is hemorrhaging women.” — Barbara Bruno of the University of Hawaiʻi
