Kaua‘i News

“Farmer First, Field Focused” pilot strengthens conservation planning, and streamlines financial assistance for agricultural producers.

Both agencies plan to amend the environmental impact statement for the leased sites before resubmitting in 2027.

Surf heights of 16 to 22 feet are now forecast along north-facing shores and 10 to 16 feet along west-facing shores of both islands as what now is a large long-period north-northwest swell is expected to peak well-above advisory levels.

However, state health officials continue to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or periods of heavy rainfall.

However, state health officials continue to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or periods of heavy rainfall.

However, state health officials continue to advise the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or periods of heavy rainfall.

The Hawaiʻi State Senate finalized the structure of committees and determined leadership assignments for upcoming session.

Following $17 billion Meta settlement, the National Association of Attorneys General encourages Congressional leaders to pass the bill that would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms.

Swimming and other water activities may be dangerous at Keʻe, Hāʻena, and Wanini beaches due to high surf and strong currents.

The newly named gathering space outside the institute’s student commons at its New York campus, recognizes the many contributions the Japanese-American celebrity chef and restaurateur from Hawaiʻi has made to the culinary industry and an enduring connection to his alma mater.

Inductees include a legendary cattleman who was celebrated in the 1990 song, “Hanohano Wale no na Cowboy.”

The activities demonstrate the vital role trees play by providing shade, improving air quality, supporting wildlife habitat and reducing stormwater runoff and erosion.

Anyone who stayed at Nihi Kai Villas within the past 2 weeks and develops symptoms consistent with the illness caused by Legionella bacteria is advised to seek medical attention and contact the state Health Department Disease Outbreak Control Division.

Up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources, plus more, from throughout the county.

52-year-old Eric Lee Boltz admitted in a plea agreement that he was motivated by Gov. Josh Green’s official government position and religion; he told law enforcement during an interview that he made the series of threatening and antisemitic voicemails to ‘shake [Gov. Green] up.’

Anyone with information that can help locate Talula is encouraged to call Kaua‘i Police Department Dispatch at 808-241-1711 or contact Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i.

Residents can make in-person appointments up to a month in advance from now through end of November with the temporary calendar, which replaces the usual 2-week booking window.

A quick look at news items from throughout the state.

Applicants for the volunteer board must be law enforcement professionals or members of the public with sound judgment and a commitment to public service.

The top seven vote-getters after the General Election did not change between the second and third results printouts from the State of Hawai‘i Office of Elections.