Kauai News

At Kalapaki Bay, 67-year-old Liming Xu of Rhode Island was discovered unresponsive and later was pronounced dead at a Kauaʻi hospital.

The project includes replacing aging water mains with ones that are bigger and provide better water pressure for fighting fires.

The largest Hawaiʻi earthquake of the 20th century and so far in the 21st century happened 50 years ago this month on the Big Island; shaking as well as ground subsidence and a local tsunami contributed to a catastrophic sequence of events Nov. 29, 1975.

Closures are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21-30, weather permitting, and are necessary to accommodate road repaving work.

The Hoopster Plus program is open to boys and girls in fourth grade and is designed to help players transition from the Mini and Junior Hoopsters programs into more competitive leagues.

Equipment issues earlier today also led to the delay of residential rubbish pickup in two other Garden Isle communities — Po‘ipū and Kōloa.

Robo-AO-2 — now operating at the UH 2.2-meter telescope atop Mauna Kea — is designed to correct the blur caused by Earth’s atmosphere, sharpening images of hundreds of objects each night with minimal human oversight.

Kaua‘i Fire Department received a text to 911 at approximately 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The 40-year-old woman indicated she was unable to safely self-evacuate.

Hawai‘i joins the nation this year in observing the annual Smokeout today (Nov. 20), and Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages island residents to use this date to quit — even if it is for a day.

Wailuā River State Park in Kapaʻa will begin charging parking fees for nonresidents and commercial vehicles; Hawaiʻi residents, however, will continue to receive free parking.

Organization responds to 20% more home fires during the holiday months, many of which are sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations.

Committee members reviewed applications from organizations and agencies throughout the state seeking a portion of the allocated $50 million in nonprofit grant funding, and they will announce their decisions Thursday (Nov. 20).

Gaseous pillars and a sparkling star cluster, reminiscent of rain in ʻōhiʻa forests, featured in the image from Gemini North telescope atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island.

Funds will support the 6-person operation that feeds residents of all ages, including delivering easy-to-prepare, low-sodium and high-protein meals to elderly.

A high surf advisory is in effect through Thursday afternoon, with waves expected to reach up to 18 feet around Niʻihau and Kauaʻi, according to the National Weather Service.

On Tuesday afternoon, a two-vehicle collision on Kūhiō Highway near Kapaka Street in Kauaʻi injured two people and led to a temporary road closure.

Event raises $90,597 to support Child and Family Service programs on Kaua‘i; plans are to make the tournament an annual tradition, continuing to “rally for families” and ensure every serve counts toward a stronger, healthier island community.

Secondary traffic crashes are the No. 1 cause of death nationwide for emergency responders.

While the longest federal government shutdown in the nation’s history ended last week, many residents continue to face financial strain as they await delayed pay and benefits.

Mark your calendars now for these special events, including the Kōloa Elementary School Holiday Bag Fundraiser and a Small Business Saturday celebration.