Hawaii News
Lydgate Campground to close Dec. 6
This closure coincides with the weekly campground closure and will also encompass the entire parking lot.
Special Marine Warning issued as thunderstorm reaches Ni‘ihau, Lehua Rock
Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
NOAA issues 2023 Hurricane Season Summary for the Central Pacific Basin
Tropical Storm Calvin was the first tropical cyclone of the season in the central Pacific, moving into the basin from the east on July 17.
Update: Strong thunderstorms sweeping over Kaua‘i
Winds will reach up to 40 miles per hour, and could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Kaua‘i Agency on Elderly Affairs offers new program for caregivers beginning Dec. 5
It’s called Caregivers’ Corner, and it aims to help caregivers and their loved ones.
Coastlines: Unsung heroes in Hawaiʻi’s rainfall creation
A new study from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa takes a deeper dive into a common aerosol in Hawai‘i, giant sea salt aerosol, revealing that coastal areas can release up to five times more particles than the open ocean.
‘Resurgence’ is Hawaiʻi’s 2023 Word of the Year
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Department of English also considered the word “polarization.”
Deep-water seaweed focus of $892K research grant
This research will mark the first investigation into genome-level adaptations of red, green and brown seaweeds that live in the low-light environment of the mesophotic zone.
Registration for 2024 Mini Hoopster and Junior Hoopster Basketball Leagues scheduled Nov. 27 and Nov. 28
Registration will be held in person or can be emailed to county officials.
Kōkua for Maui – Shop and Show Aloha scheduled at Kukui Grove’s Small Business Saturday
Kōkua for Maui – Shop and Show Aloha is dedicated to uplifting Maui’s people and businesses while boosting the economy impacted by the devastating wildfires.
New videos promote understanding of civil rights in Hawai‘i
The videos empower individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind to self-advocate for their civil rights.
Coral, algae symbiont research could inform conservation efforts
Researchers found there was a tradeoff for corals dominated by thermally sensitive algae – they have higher growth, but only in cooler water.
Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau advises beach safety this holiday season
It is highly recommended to check the weather and surf report before planning any outdoor activities.
Hanapēpē Sunshine Market moves to Waimea starting Dec. 7
The Hale Puna Farmers’ Market occurs every Thursday, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., which follows the same schedule as the current Sunshine Market in Hanapēpē.
PAL Kaua’i, Kaua’i Independent Food Bank provide formerly houseless tenants with Thanksgiving groceries
PAL Kaua’i is a nonprofit that builds, rehabilitates, and manages affordable housing across the island.
Total Force Integration in the Pacific makes history with Hawai‘i’s largest airdrop
The Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center rotation is a large-scale training exercise that enables collaboration between 5,300 Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard members from across the U.S. Joint Forces, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and Thailand.
Brown Water Advisory for the North Shore of Kaua‘i
The public is advised to stay out of waters that appear brown or turbid due to the possible presence of pollutants in the runoff.
Hawaiʻi homeowners urged to help house thousands of families still displaced by Maui wildfires
While more than 500 families who lost their homes in the devastating Aug. 8 blazes have been placed, but thousands of displaced families are still languishing in temporary shelters
HDOT reminds travelers of limited parking at airports Thanksgiving weekend
The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu (HNL); Kahului Airport (OGG); the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA); Hilo International Airport (ITO), and Līhu‘e Airport (LIH) are expected to be busy.
Update: Brown Water Advisory canceled at Wailuā Bay, Lydgate Beach Park
Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
