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Most recent eruptive episode of the ongoing eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kaluapele, the summit caldera of the Big Island volcano, ended at 3:29 p.m. Friday, 10 hours and 16 minutes after another awesome display of high fountaining began.

Personnel with Līhu‘e Fire Station aboard Air 1 responded after a report of a distressed hiker was received shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday. The 30-year-old visitor was found at the upper camp shelter of Hanakoa.

“We stand united this week to honor the fallen and to recognize the dedication and hard work of those who protect and serve our communities every day. We are deeply grateful for their service and commitment to the safety and well-being of Kaua‘i,” said Kaua‘i Police Chief Todd Raybuck in a release about his department’s observance of National Police Week.

Despite near to below average Central Pacific forecast, officials — including Gov. Josh Green and those with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center — urge island residents to be vigilant and prepare now because any storm that develops has the potential to be the one that strikes.

Dive beneath the solidified crust on the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor in this week’s edition of “Volcano Watch” to explore the complicated mix of molten material below.

The councilman previously served as mayor from 2000 to 2018.

Account-based ticketing system powered by Masabi’s Justride open platform makes riding bus around Kaua‘i simpler, more flexible and cost-effective.

Gov. Josh Green takes action in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, and Police Week, which is May 11-17.

Registration for keiki swim lessions opens May 24. Kids interested in golf can sign up for the golf program starting June 9 at Wailua Golf Pro Shop. Space is limited for both programs.

This is the eighth time in less than 2 months and second in less than a week Kaua’i first responders have beeen called to rescue hikers from the famous 11-mile trail along Nā Pali Coast on the North Shore.

Special event part of 11th International Breast Density and Cancer Risk Assessment Workshop from June 4-6 at Sonesta Kauaʻi Resort in Līhuʻe.

Witnesses told police they saw the suspect — who was identifed as 57-year-old Nelson Kane of Hanamā‘ulu — intentionally setting the structure on Hehi Road ablaze Sunday morning.

“Basketball has been a tool for positive living here in the islands for several generations and it is our turn to pay it forward and do what we can to help grow the game,” Vulcans head basketball coach Kaniela Aiona said in an announcement for the clinics that will be hosted May 17-22 on 6 islands.

Kauaʻi Community College graduation for about 105 students begins at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

The free health fair will feature guest speakers and live entertainment at the Kauaʻi Museum from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24.

All applicants must complete the grant application form that can also be accessed on the How to Apply section of the Nareit Hawaiʻi website by 5 p.m. Friday, June 13.

Par Hawaiʻi Refining received a notice of violation and order for failure to make hazardous waster determination and failure to properly ship and dispose of hazardous waste.

International Water Safety Day is celebrated on May 15 of each year to spread awareness of drowning and to educate youth in becoming safer in and around the water.  

Only a few places along the island’s southern coast were the exceptions, according to the most recent rainfall summary from the National Weather Service in Honolulu, but they were still between 60% and 90% of their normal monthly averages.

Episode 21 of the ongoing episodic eruption of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at Kaluapele, the Big Island volcano’s summit caldera, ended at 8:34 p.m. Sunday, on Mother’s Day 2025.