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Mauna Kea telescope seeks mystery couple after summit proposal at sunset
The sunset summit proposal was recorded by the unmanned observatory’s front door camera at about 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13. The whole engagement event took about a minute or so, and Laychek said at the end of the time lapse, the future groom stood up, the couple hugged and then kissed.
County of Kaua‘i Housing Agency’s Section 8 Division to shorten office hours on Sept. 4
Normal operation and hours will resume from 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m., that day.
Līhu‘e man missing in waters off Nukoli‘i Beach in Wailua
The man was snorkeling about 100 yards offshore at 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, when he was separated from his party and went missing, according to the county report.
Hone Sunday update #3: Hurricane weakened to tropical storm passes Kaua‘i
As of 11 p.m., the storm was 180 miles southwest of Honolulu and about 185 south of Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i.
$26M grant fuels University of Hawai‘i research on climate-friendly cooling
UH and five other universities have been awarded $26 million to establish a research center to create sustainable refrigerant technology.
Volcano Watch: Volcanic tremor or distant earthquake? Distinguishing seismic signals
Tremor is characterized by slowly emerging seismic waves that can last for minutes to many days when there are ongoing eruptions. It is important to identify tremor because this signal can be associated with fluid movement, which can sometimes indicate an increased chance of eruption.
As storms approach Kaua‘i, utility co-op shares plans for power shutoff, wildfire preparedness
“Our DNA is trying to keep the lights on, but the world’s changed and we’re trying to adapt with it,” said Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative President and CEO David Bissell.
Kaua‘i under weather advisories as Hurricane Hone passes by
Several weather advisories are in place as a result of the hurricane churning toward the Garden Isle.
Hōkūleʻa docked at Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor
Kaua‘i is the first stop for the Hōkūleʻa along its seven-month Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail around the Hawaiian Islands.
Hone Saturday update #4: Tropical storm now a hurricane is passing south of Big Island
Hurricane Hone continues to move west near 15 mph and about 115 miles south of Hilo as of 8 p.m. Saturday.
Kōloa Landing Resort voted ‘Best Hotel Pool in America’ by USA Today readers
The resort also claimed second place for “Best Family Resort” in America, and second place for “Best Resort in Hawaiʻi.”
National Weather Service upgrades tropical storm watch to warning, as Hone is expected to strengthen
The latest forecast track brings the center of Hone south of, or possibly near, the Big Island Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Update: KPD non-emergency dispatch line fully operational following disruption
The KPD non-emergency phone line experienced a service disruption on Friday at approximately 4 p.m.
Red flag warning to begin Saturday morning throughout Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, northeast winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected with localized gusts up to 50 mph.
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative asks public to prepare for extended outages
“KIUC may also choose to de-energize certain circuits based on changing weather conditions. These actions would be taken to prevent wildfire ignition and could occur without prior notice,” the electric company said.
County program on Kauaʻi helps 369 homeowners prevent foreclosure, funds ongoing support services
The County of Kauaʻi announced that its Homeowner Assistance Fund program has closed after successfully assisting 369 Garden Isle homeowners prevent foreclosure since its launch in November 2021.
Strong Tropical Storm Hone expected to briefly strengthen after passing Big Island
The newest detail to develop overnight was that once the storm passes by the Big Island, it is forecast to intensify, reaching hurricane strength late Sunday into Monday as it moves south of Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.
‘We’re all fighting for safe staffing:’ Wilcox Medical Center nurses rally at Hawai‘i State Capitol
In July, 93% of Wilcox Medical Center’s 159-member nursing team signed a petition calling for safe staffing ratios at their hospital.
Update: No injuries reported following Anahola brush fire; cause unknown
County representatives first made the announcement in a 4:30 p.m. press release stating a fire had started mauka (inland) of the Kūhiō Highway, across from the post office.
