Kaua‘i News

A tropical storm watch is in effect until further notice for Kauaʻi County, which includes Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, with the eye of Lowell forecast to make it’s closest approach to the main Hawaiian Islands on Monday night, passing 100 to 200 miles west of Niʻihau.

Organizers explored alternate routes, reduced road closures and other adjustments, but none were acceptable; canceling this year’s event was a last resort decision and the decision was made after close consultation with Kauaʻi County emergency response agencies.

The high surf advisory also is expected to be upgraded to a high surf warning Sunday night into Monday for affected south-facing shores as surf heights are forecast to rapidly increase to warning levels.

The 4-year project, in partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln, began Sept. 1 and will combine artificial intelligence, environmental sampling, advanced genetic analysis and high-resolution chemical analysis to identify and monitor potential risks to aquaculture, livestock and agricultural systems.

Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday through Tuesday.

Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement.

Now is the time to complete your emergency disaster and to-go kits, get your homes prepared for possible electric and water outages and know what resources are available.

Guests also will have the opportunity to tour the Kauaʻi Veterans Museum, which will be open during the event.

Plastic pollution doesn’t take vacations — and luckily, neither does the Surfrider network; even as summer winds down, Surfrider activists have been hard at work reducing plastic pollution and protecting beloved places.

The Port of Nāwiliwili will be open with special gate hours from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. today (Sept. 5) for cargo pickup.

In observance of Labor Day on Sept. 7 there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted. The Kaua‘i Marathon and Half-Marathon (https://thekauaimarathon.com/the-race/the-course/) also is scheduled Sept. 6, with several road closures necessary.

Salvin Hilario was sentenced to five years in prison for the death of Kailon Tyndzik in a hit-and-run last year despite family protests against the plea deal.

A special talk story with National Museum of the American Indian Associate Curator for Native Hawaiian History Halena Kapuni-Reynolds also is planned Sept. 8 in the college library; the museum produced the exhibit.

The trail was initially closed to allow county crews to perform necessary repair work.

Keiki in grades K-8 throughout the state are encouraged to learn about fair housing and submit art for a chance to win prizes.

The closures are set for today and Saturday and are necessary remove hazardous trees in the work zone in advance of Hurricane Lowell.

John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said on Thursday Lowell is not forecast to have the same impact as ‘Iniki, but people should prepare because it could happen.

The exact storm track and impacts remain uncertain; however, the county could experience strong winds, heavy rainfall, dangerous surf and coastal flooding beginning this weekend and continuing into early next week; Kauaʻi Emergency Management is coordinating closely with county, state and federal partners as well as with non-governmental organization and community partners, with updates provided as conditions warrant.

The past year in Hawai‘i has shown disasters such as hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and more can happen with little or no warning; steps you take to prepare for any emergency can help you be better prepared overall.

Kauaʻi authorities are appealing for public assistance to identify a man found deceased on Wednesday morning along the shoreline near Pono Kai Resort.