Kaua‘i News

Nolo is bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and high surf to Big Island as it continues to churn in place about 145 miles south of South Point.

Kaua‘i County is now in Day 19 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell; Nolo is now a Category 2 hurricane as it remained stationary south of the Big Island as of late Friday night.

The project restored safe public access to the beach by removing hazards, managing the vegetation, improving drainage to reduce erosion, reconstructing the trail, and installing and repairing safety features.

The O‘ahu office stepped up to temporarily assist Garden Isle residents who need a duplicate of their driver’s licenses while Kaua‘i County Division of Motor Vehicles remains closed for in-person services following a recent fire in the Kāpule Building at Līhu‘e Civic Center.

Declaration provides federal assistance for emergency protective measures in the City and County of Honolulu as well as Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties, including direct federal assistance, at a 75% federal cost share.

The observatory based on the Big Island in Hawai‘i most of the year remotely keeps an eye on American Samoa, annual visits to the U.S. territory are essential for maintaining and strengthening partnerships on those islands and the territory’s volcano and earthquake monitoring network.

Kaua‘i Police Department provided two additional numbers for Verizon customers experiencing connection issues.

The tracker provides observations intended to offer a straightforward way for residents, emergency managers, researchers, media and others to monitor observed rainfall and wind conditions as Hurricane Nolo approaches and moves through Hawaiʻi.

According to the National Weather Service, east winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.

The utility cooperative applied to Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission seeking approval to recover costs and other financial impacts associated with Hurricane Lowell.

Residents, businesses and crews have made steady progress on recovery since the hurricane and officials want that to continue safely; the public is reminded that what starts as a small spark among dry brush and storm debris can become a raging blaze.

Hawaiʻi Coffee Association calls attention to the cumulative impact on farmers and need for long-term preparedness and resilience.

Kauaʻi’s commercial drivers and their employers will benefit from a three-month federal waiver following the fire at the Kapule Building, which grants extensions on driver’s licenses and permits.

Kauaʻi County’s Section 8 landlords may face delays in housing assistance payments as recovery efforts from Hurricane Lowell continue.

Authorities are investigating a tragic collision on ʻElepaio Road where 91-year-old cyclist Bonifacio Ventura succumbed to his injuries after being struck by an SUV.

The prized 63-foot yacht had been donated to the nonprofit and was expected to give generations of Kauaʻi youth a chance to learn seamanship and experience extended voyages.

Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife reminds the public that incidents such as these are preventable.

Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 6 inches, across the Hawaiian Islands.

The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.

During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.