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The hiker was with two minors at the time of the reported injury.

Surf is expected to be 7 to 10 feet, then fall below advisory levels by 6 p.m.

The new Namahana Public Charter School eventually will also be for high school students and have a permanent campus, which is under construction in Kīlauea Town

Innovation Grants aim to support forward-thinking community projects that address a clear need or problem within Kaua‘i.

This comes after Matson Shipping announced last month that it had temporarily suspended shipping of these vehicles due to a fire risk posed by the large lithium-ion batteries used to power the vehicles.

Damages to the structure and contents are estimated at $250,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Jason Momoa’s nine-episode miniseries “Chief of War” is set during the last decades of the 18th century when conflicts took place to unify the Hawaiian Islands.

With the 2025-26 school year beginning today, the locally made sweet treats can be found in a number of schools statewide, including Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy in Waimea.

Firefighters from the Waimea fire station used a litter and wheel to transport the woman off the trail.

Kauaʻi firefighters extinguished a 3-acre brush fire between Hōkūʻalele Road and Kūhiō Highway with no injuries or damage reported.

No injuries or damages reported to structures were reported as of the last update late the night of Aug. 2. Substantial winds persisted in the area, so while firefighters were able to get the blaze under control, they were monitoring for any hot spots as of ll p.m. Aug. 2.

Det. Eric Caspillo solved a complex sexual assault case and Lt. Aaron Lester and Sgt. Colin Nesbitt worked on station renovations on their personal time to be named Employees of the Month for the Kauaʻi Police Department.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

Red flag warnings are a call to action, said Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Administrator James Barros, and the state has seen how just a single spark can have devastating — and deadly — consequences.

National Weather Service in Honolulu extends red flag warning for leeward and interior areas of Big Island through 6 p.m. Aug. 3.

Closure signs ae posted; pools anticipated to reopen Tuesday for their regular schedules.

Meanwhile, strong easterly trade winds of 15 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph combined with relative humidity levels falling to between 35% and 45% during the afternoon will continue to produce critical fire weather conditions through today in leeward portions of both islands.

“We are honored to be recognized as having one of the top hotel restaurants in the country,” said Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i General Manager Michael Murphy. “This award is a testament to the dedication of our incredible restaurant team who work tirelessly to create a memorable dining experience for every guest.”

However, the service is NOT available at Kapa‘a transfer station since it remains closed through December, and it is only for residential use; businesses must bring metal materials to Puhi Metals Recycling Facility for a fee.

The Hā’ena Beach Park Siren Tower, one of 55 siren towers on the Garden Isle, is scheduled for testing on Friday after Tuesday’s tsunami warning.