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Utility cooperative to discuss new Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Kauaʻi at Tuesday public meeting

Attend the Wildfire Mitigation Plan meeting virtually or in-person at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in Līhuʻe.

Night football games approved this fall under Kauaʻi County’s seabird-safe guidelines

High school football returns under the stars tonight as Waimea and Kapaʻa high school battle each other at Hanapēpē Stadium for the first of four night games during Seabird Fledgling Season.

Princeville gears up for 12th annual ʻOhana FitFest

Dive into a day of fitness and fun as the 12th annual ʻOhana FitFest transforms Princeville into an energetic playground on Sept 27, offering a 5K obstacle run that blends community spirit with fundraising.

Reminder: Kauaʻi public invited to shape Hawaiʻi’s climate action plan through talk-story sessions

The talk-story sessions on Kauaʻi will be held on Sept. 23 at the Līhuʻe Library at 11 a.m. and at the Kapaʻa Library at 4 p.m.

Military training, testing to continue at Pacific Missile Range Facility after environmental assessment

The U.S. Navy’s final environmental assessment reveals no significant impact from continued multi-domain training at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauaʻi.

Kaiser Permanente health care professionals in Hawaiʻi, California authorize its union to strike

More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawai‘i, represented by the UNITE HERE Local 5 union, are also voting now on whether to strike.

Hanapēpē Bridge to remain closed until early 2026 with another project delay

The reopening of the historic Hanapēpē Bridge has been delayed for a second time, and now Kauaʻi County and its contractor say more federal funding is needed for unexpected repairs.

Volcano Watch: Volcano and earthquake monitoring in American Samoa

American Samoa is comprised of the easternmost islands of a volcanic island chain formed by the Samoan hot spot in the South Pacific Ocean, with its small islands the tops of volcanoes and an active volcanic seamount nearby.

UPDATE: Lava again fountaining with 33rd episode of Kīlauea volcano summit eruption

A switch from inflation to sharp deflation, rapid increase in seismic tremor and intensifying lava fountains accompanying large lava flows onto the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater marked the beginning of the latest eruptive episode of the Big Island volcano at 3:11 a.m. Sept. 19.

America250 flag now flies over Kaua‘i

Four of the flags symbolizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence were given to Kapa‘a High School JROTC, Waimea High School JROTC, Pacific Missile Range Facility and Kaua‘i County.

Public meeting about Hardy-Oxford waterline project along Kūhiō Highway set for Monday

The Kauaʻi waterline project involves the replacement of aging water main infrastructure to meet current water system standards, including fire flow requirements.

Registration open for teams in 2025-2026 Hawaiʻi LifeSmarts competition

LifeSmarts is a free, national educational program that teaches students critical life skills in five key areas by holding online quizzes and in-person competitions.

Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i named among America’s best golf resorts by Golf Digest

The 605-room resort overlooking Shipwreck Beach on the Garden Isle’s South Shore is home to the renowned 18-hole, 210-acre Poʻipū Bay Golf Course and is the only Kaua‘i-based resort to receive the honor.

Change to Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia sail plan due to weather, safety

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will sail directly from Rarotonga, Cook Islands to Aotearoa (New Zealand), and postpone visits to American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga.

No tsunami threat to Hawaiian Islands following earthquake off Russia

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, this morning.

Inaugural Junior Lifeguard Internship program recognized by Fire Commission

The weeklong internship, open to youth ages 14 and older, modeled its training after the professional program provided to County Ocean Safety Officers.

Delayed trash service expected for several Kaua‘i communities

Delays are due to staffing and equipment issues.

Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital receives $10.6 million for future MRI suite

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust is donating the money to enhance Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital’s MRI suite, drastically reducing wait times or reducing the need to travel to Oʻahu for diagnostics.

1,900 Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawaiʻi voting on union strike authorization

More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawaiʻi are casting ballots this week to authorize a potential strike amid tense contract negotiations regarding staffing levels, wages and benefits disparities.

Hawaiʻi Senate panel to host briefing about erosion of democratic norms

The briefing — which will feature information from University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Colin Moore — is part of a series of informational briefings about the rule of law in relation to the recent actions of President Donald Trump’s administration and how its decisions are impacting Hawaiʻi.
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