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Update: Flood advisory canceled as heavy rain ends and stream gauges drop
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
Election Day: Kauaʻi voters randomly polled express support for Trump
Voters have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to drop off their mail-in ballots at nine locations around the island or vote in person at the Election Office in Līhuʻe.
Kaua‘i County offices, other services closed for Election Day
HI5 redemption centers in Kīlauea and Kapa‘a are open, and the schedule for residential refuse pickup is unchanged. The Kaua‘i Bus is operating on its regular schedule and offering free bus service islandwide today. All other county offices and services will resume regular hours Wednesday.
Young people may apply for inaugural Hawai‘i Youth Transportation Council tackling climate
The Youth Council will advise the Hawai‘i Transportation Department on its climate mitigation and adaptation commitments and programs.
U.S. astronomers discover the fastest-feeding black hole in the early Universe
“This black hole is having a feast,” said astronomer Julia Scharwächter.
University of Hawai‘i study: Phytoplankton boosted by eddies supplying nutrients
Nutrient availability is vital for phytoplankton, which form the base of the marine food chain.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for north and west shorelines
The National Weather Service says conditions could redevelop, however, as multiple northwest and north swells are expected during the course of the next week in response to an active weather pattern in the North Pacific.
University of Hawai‘i expert attributes Hello Kitty’s popularity to design, as global icon celebrates 50th anniversary
Christine Yano is a leading expert on Hello Kitty’s cultural impact.
Volcano Watch – Tilting toward lava: How tiltmeters monitor volcano activity
Borehole tiltmeters have been used by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) since the early 1970s and have since become an essential part of HVO’s volcano monitoring program.
Weeklong art exhibit in Līhu‘e celebrates the native forest birds of Kaua‘i
The exhibit is the latest Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele event in the state.
Multiple agencies search for missing swimmer in waters off ‘Anini on Kaua‘i
A 59-year-old male visitor from Arizona was reported missing shortly after 12:15 p.m. Sunday.
Experiments find coral reefs can survive some climate change, with help
According to a press release from the university, researchers created 40 experimental systems known as “mesocosms,” which mimic the environment of a coral reef in the wild.
Road closures scheduled at Nāwiliwili Harbor
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road closures for a variety of areas, which will all occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Massachusetts teacher runs Kalalau Trail in 50 state challenge to raise funds for Alzheimer’s cure
“I really like showing that people in their 60s can do big things,” said Glenn Caffery.
Hawai‘i hires on ‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ made $31M in wages; workforce training provided to local interns
A pulse-pounding new drama set on Oahu’s North Shore is contributing to the state’s economy in a big way. “Rescue: HI-Surf,” a co-production of John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment, hired over 2,100 local cast and crew to be part of the first season. Collectively, the hires earned more than $31.75 million in wages.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Nov. 2-8
In observance of Election Day, there will be no contraflow and no work on State Highways unless otherwise permitted.
UH Mānoa: New study reveals methane-rich crust on Titan could hold clues to life
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may offer new insights into planetary atmospheres, climates, and even the potential for life beyond Earth.
Hawai’i P-20 hosts virtual and in-person college planning events for high school students
Virtual and in-person workshops are available for students in need of assistance with college planning and scholarship applications in November.
Judge denies attorney’s motion to stop construction at Coco Palms property
“For RP 21 to continue to do construction when the foreclosure has been set aside … I think is inappropriate,” attorney Keith Kiuchi argued before Judge Randal Valenciano denied the motion.
Being safe on Halloween is no trick, just use a little common sense
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawai‘i and Walmart offer safety tips to make sure keiki, their families and community members can haunt happily.
