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Saving corals requires cutting carbon emissions, University of Hawai‘i study finds
Critically, none of the species in the study could withstand a scenario where carbon emissions were not reduced.
County asks East Kauaʻi residents to attend upcoming ‘community design workshops’
“These workshops offer East Kaua‘i residents and property owners a chance to influence the vision for the future development and growth of Kapaʻa and Wailua.”
Blessing held for completion of Lima Ola Supportive Housing Project
The supportive housing model is intended to provide low-cost rental housing to Kaua‘i residents experiencing homelessness or who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless.
State officials warn of phone scammers impersonating Hawai‘i law enforcement
These phone scams entail calling a person and claiming the individual is facing arrest for failing to appear for a court hearing or jury duty.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Volcano Watch: Understanding magma storage and migration in the active East Rift Zone of the Big Island’s Kīlauea
Data from 115 seismic nodes deployed in late June across the East Rift Zone of the Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano, fortuitously before significant unrest began, will be used to image the location and volume of magma within the region at a level of detail not previously possible.
Once a critically threatened cultural practice, Hawaiian hula puppetry making a comeback
While hula is emblematic of Hawai‘i, it is far less known that puppetry is a tradition within the world-famous form of dance.
Get rid of unwanted, expired medications on Drug Take Back Day
Various forms of medications will be accepted, including tablets, capsules, liquids, and patches, whether prescription or nonprescription.
Push to protect Pacific Remote Islands region takes center stage during Climate Week NYC event
The region of islands and atolls in the Central Pacific holds deep historical significance for Hawaiians, Marshallese, CHamorus and other Pacific cultures. They are also home to resilient coral reef ecosystems and threatened and endangered wildlife.
Anahola nonprofit leads fire mitigation efforts on Hawaiian Homelands
The workday marks the first anniversary of a wildfire that threatened nearby neighborhoods when fast-moving flames prompted the precautionary evacuations of area homes.
Resurfacing work scheduled for streets in Līhu‘e
Portions of Luina and Makau Streets will be closed Oct. 1 to 4, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Queen’s Bath on Kaua‘i closed for winter due to hazardous ocean conditions
The public is urged to stay out of the water in that area as it can result in injuries or drownings.
State’s high court holds that farm dwellings in ag district cannot be short-term rentals
Justices agreed that “short-term vacation rentals undermine” agricultural purposes; Doug Chin, former state attorney general and who argued the case before the high court, said the ‘transient accommodations’ do not belong in the agricultural district.
Celebrate the importance and value of Kaua‘i County assessors
Assessors play a direct part in your everyday life by determining the value of real property which is used for taxation purposes. Revenue from real property taxes is used to provide services such as law enforcement and fire protection, road construction and many others that benefit the entire community.
State encourages people to help protect young seabirds as they embark on first flight
Every fall during seabird fallout season, from roughly Sept. 15 to Dec. 15, the fledglings leave their nests to make their inaugural journeys to the ocean. When they do, they can become disoriented by artificial light, collide with man-made structures or become exhausted and fall, making them vulnerable to automobiles and predators.
Portion of Niumalu Road in Nāwiliwili closed as road resurfacing continues
Motorists are advised that full closures could be intermittent and are reminded to drive cautiously through the work area; heavy machinery and commercial vehicles will be present. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.
Demystify government, empower the people
Holomua Collective in collaboration with Kaua‘i County is hosting a free event Sept. 26 to teach Garden Island residents how their government works so they can have more engaging civic lives.
Kaua‘i hotels lead state in August for revenue per available room
The Garden Isle otherwise followed the same trend as the rest of the state, where occupany rates, revenue per available room and average daily rates were all lower than August last year.
SNAP policy shift will bring ‘huge relief’ for tens of thousands of Hawai‘i families
Hawai‘i will eliminate the “net income limit” for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, commonly called food stamps, which could extend benefits to 13,000 to 14,000 more households throughout the state by next year.
Reminder: Public forums for finalists seeking to be next UH president start this week
Up first is Wendy Hensel this afternoon with two events. Finalist Julian Vasquez Heilig follows next Monday.