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Two humpback whales freed of entangling gear in separate response events off Maui
These most recent responses bring the total number of humpback whale entanglement cases since mid-December to eight.
Kauaʻi agricultural producers invited to upcoming conservation resource workshops
Kauaʻi agricultural producers are invited to learn about U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs, financial and technical assistance, farm loans and programs, crop insurance, soil health and more.
Nurses at Wilcox Medical Center begin 3-day strike
Unable to reach an agreement with hospital leadership, nurses with Hawaiʻi Nurses Association hit the picket line at 7 a.m. today
Kaua‘i Police Department updates hours for Records, Firearms Sections
Both windows are open Monday through Friday, except on holidays observed by state and county governments.
Kaua‘i County Office of Boards and Commissions to be temporarily closed
The office will be closed to the public from Wednesday through Jan. 31 because of construction.
Portions of Hanapēpē Town Park, Lucy Wright Park closed through April
Improvements and other construction work is ongoing at both parks in Waimea. Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation thanks the public for its patience and understanding.
Portion of Kaehulua Road in Kapa‘a to be temporarily fully closed
This week’s 2-day closure is necessary for crews with contractor The Cutting-Edge Clearing Solutions to trim and remove trees growing along the roadway.
Closures on Pu‘uwai, Po‘ohiwi roads in Kalaheo extended through end of January
Excavation and waterline work is being conducted on Po‘ohiwi Road and along portions of Pu‘uwai Road. The work is expected through Jan. 31, weather permitting.
Speaker Nakamura, state House leadership announce shared values for upcoming session
“Across the aisle, these shared values reflect our 51 members’ dedication to serving the public,” said House Speaker Nadine Nakamura of Kaua‘i, the first woman speaker of the House in Hawai‘i history and first Asian-American woman state speaker of the House in United States. “They remind us of the meaningful work happening here at the Legislature and our daily responsibility to do our best for the people of Hawaiʻi.”
Friends come together to honor Aaron Dorney-Sundquist following fatal Christmas Day crash
At 3 p.m., friends will gather to paddle out at Hanalei Bay in honor of Dorney-Sundquist’s memory.
Watch: OHA Board of Trustees members inducted into terms of office during investiture ceremony
Inducted were newly elected in 2024 Board of Trustees Chairman and Hawai‘i Island Trustee Kaialiʻi “Kai” Kahele and Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau Trustee Dan Ahuna, At-Large Trustee Keliʻi Akina and Moloka‘i and Lānaʻi Trustee Luana Alapa, all re-elected last year.
Wilcox nurses to strike for 3 days this week
The 159-member nursing team of the hospital, through the Hawaiʻi Nurses Association, notified Wilcox management Jan. 4 after voting to authorize a strike in a show of their disdain for rampant unfair labor practices. The strike begins at 7 a.m. Tuesday and continue until 6:59 a.m. Friday.
Mu‘umu‘u Month is here: Beloved dress is celebrated in style throughout Hawaiʻi
Mu‘umu‘u are loose dresses beloved for their often-vivid colors, lively patterns and wide variety of styles.
24-hour lane closure continues on Kaumualiʻi Highway near Kīkīaola boat harbor
The closure, alternating traffic pattern and 54-inch culverts replacement project originally were estimated to end in December 2024, but the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation now says they likely will continue into March.
Rising through the ranks: 11 officers celebrated during Kaua‘i Police Department promotion ceremony
Family, friends and their fellow brothers in blue gathered to celebrate and honor the contributions of the officers to community safety and dedication to serving Kaua‘i as they step into new leadership positions.
Lane closure on portion of Kawaihau Road in Kapa‘a to continue longer than expected
Closure period for tree trimming and removal being extended until Jan. 15 because of inclement weather.
Volcano Watch: Pressure is on — within Kīlauea and for volcanologists to foretell what’s next
Assuming the vent in the southwest portion of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater remains open, indicated by continued glow and degassing, and inflation rate remains constant, a new eruptive episode could potentially begin sometime by Jan. 13, when ground tilt at Uēkahuna is expected to reach 12 microradians, about double prior post-fountain tilt increases.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures for week of Jan. 11-17
Take a look at these planned lane closures for the upcoming week. The schedule can change at any time without notice, and remember that all projects are weather permitting.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs submits bill package for consideration in upcoming state legislative session
“The [Office of Hawaiian Affairs] package contains four bills that will help address pressing issues facing Hawai‘i as well as advance [the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’] mission to improve the conditions of Native Hawaiians,” said Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chairman Kai Kahele of Hawai‘i Island.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for north and west shores
Surf is expected to remain just below advisory levels through the rest of today and continue to decrease overnight.