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Tree trimming, removal scheduled along portions of Waewae Road
Motorists are advised to make the appropriate arrangements to accommodate the necessary closures and allow extra time to get to destinations.
World’s Toughest Row’s victors set to reach Hanalei Bay on Sunday – after more than one month at sea
In a wrestle for podium places, teams from all over the world have fought their way across 2,800 miles of ocean.
Update: High surf advisory extended for south-facing shores on Kaua‘i, elsewhere
Large breaking waves are anticipated building Sunday to eight to 12 feet.
NOAA ‘mother ship’ circling Hawaiian Islands as scientist scuba divers monitor coral reefs
Twenty scientists, in addition to crew members, are aboard Oscar Elton Sette, which departed its home port of Honolulu on July 1.
‘The smallest and cheapest’: Aviation attorney speaks out about fatal Kauaʻi helicopter crash
“On Kauaʻi in particular, a twin-engine turbine helicopter seems to be the prudent thing to use, but very few operators do because they’re more expensive,” said attorney Ladd Sanger.
Update: Helicopter crash search operation continues Saturday on Kaua‘i
One person was recovered on Thursday and was confirmed deceased. Two others remain missing.
Volcano Watch: More shaking on Kīlauea’s south flank; did you feel it?
From subtle shakes that feel like wind to abrupt jolting that knocks dishes off the counter, living on the volcanically active Big Island means accepting that the ground beneath your feet will not always keep still.
Nurses of Wilcox Medical Center petition for safe staffing ratios
The Hawai‘i Nurses Association began negotiations with Wilcox Medical Center on May 6.
East Kaua‘i trail nominated for Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame
Ke Ala Hele Makālae, “The Path that Goes by the Coast,” spans 8 miles, providing a paved, scenic route ideal for walking, jogging, biking, and skating, stretching from Lydgate Beach Park to Kuna Bay.
Coast Guard searching for missing people following helicopter crash near Nāpali Coast
The helicopter that crashed was a Robinson R44 from the Ali’i Kauaʻi Air Tours and Charters company in Kauai. The helicopter had one pilot and two passengers aboard.
State accepting applications to fund small-scale agriculture projects
This is the fourth year of the grant program, which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food-insecure communities.
Kaua‘i sees below average rain in June as dry season intensifies
Despite the dry conditions last month, nearly all of the gauges on Kauaʻi continued to show near to above-average rainfall for 2024 through the end of June.
Update: One dead, two still missing after helicopter crash off Nāpali Coast
Three people were on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.
Power nearly all restored following islandwide outage on Kaua‘i
Power restoration began within an hour of the outage. KIUC officials say most members were restored by roughly 11:15 p.m.
State, federal agencies work to keep avian flu out of Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiʻi is the only state where the strain of avian flu, H5N1, has not been detected.
Acting Gov. Luke, Mayor Bissen issue Emergency Proclamations to aid with Maui Crater Road Fire
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, serving as Acting Governor, signed an Emergency Proclamation (EP) on Wednesday evening in response to the ongoing Crater Road Fire in Upcountry, Maui which began on July 10, 2024, and has since burned an estimated 410 acres.
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signs 253 bills into law
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green has enacted 253 of the 260 bills passed during the 2024 legislative session.
Kaua‘i police investigate jewelry scam on Garden Isle
According to police, these fraudulent activities bear “striking similarities” to incidents that occurred in 2022 when authorities apprehended four male suspects caught selling counterfeit jewelry.
Looking for a job? Līhuʻe Airport is hiring security officers
Salaries for security officers start at $60,000 annually and come with full federal employee benefits, as well as a $2,000 hiring incentive for all new employees.