Kaua‘i News
Learn how to properly install a children’s car seat during free safety check events on Kaua‘i
The safety events are an opportunity to have a one-on-one learning experience and become confident that your child’s seat is installed correctly.
Stuff the Bus returns to help Kauaʻi keiki start new school year strong
The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division school supply drive helps keiki start the new school year strong; nonprofit also hosting Christmas in July campaign with iconic Red Kettles to collect donations for families in need.
Magnitude-4.5 quake rumbles off west coast of Big Island
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the temblor struck just after 8:15 p.m. July 9 about 34 miles west-southwest of Captain Cook at a depth of 24 miles below sea level; no damage to buildings or infrastructure expected.
Kauaʻi community comes together to protect Tūtū and Me early childhood learning services for local families
Support from Hawaiʻi Senate President Ron Kouchi, Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami and the Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund of Hawaiʻi Community Foundation will help sustain culturally grounded early learning for Kauaʻi keiki and their ʻohana.
Bills in support of Hawaiʻi film industry, economic development now law
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green earlier this week signed state Senate Bill 2580, now Act 185, which broadens access to the state’s film tax credit, as well as Senate Bill 2907, now Act 186, centralizing marine affairs oversight.
Hawai‘i airports demonstrate strong carbon management, progress toward net-zero emissions
State’s largest 5 commercial airports achieve global Level 3 airport carbon accreditation milestone, driving toward 2045 emissions goal.
The Club at Kukuiʻula welcomes Anne Sachs as new Membership Services manager
Sachs succeeds longtime Membership Services manager Brenda Sameshima, who is retiring after 22 years of service to the club.
New legislation strengthens community, enhances environmental protections
Gov. Josh Green has signed four pivotal bills into law, focusing on environmental conservation, housing affordability, and community infrastructure advancements.
No swimming advised at Hanalei Bay due to heavy runoff, brown water
Kaua‘i County ocean safety officers have posted warning signs and are monitoring the area.
News in brief for July 9: SPAM Musubi Day, business accelerator and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.
Kīlauea community says it has ‘lost trust’ in Kauaʻi police after lack of action resulted in deadly shooting
New Kauaʻi Police Chief Rudy Tai and members of the criminal justice system attended a public meeting Tuesday to explain their actions and hear concerns involving a homicide, attempted homicide and 2-day manhunt of William “Billy” Sinclair.
After lease scare ends with 15-year agreement, new chapter brewing at Kauaʻi Coffee Company
“To the community of Kauaʻi and the consumers of Kauaʻi Coffee, thank you for making your voices heard … (and) reminding all of us how important Kauaʻi Coffee is, not only as a business, but as an employer, an agricultural institution, and part of the identity of this island,” said James Priestley, vice president of Brue Baukol Capital Partners that owns the land that has been leased by the coffee company.
Hawai’i Department of Agriculture monitors risk as New World screwworm cases rise on U.S. mainland
Despite the low risk to Hawaiʻi, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is enacting proactive, protective measures against the New World screwworm.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Wai‘oli Beach on Kaua‘i’s north shore
However, Hawai‘i Department of Health officials continue to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or heavy rainfall: if the water is brown, turn around.
Red Cross volunteers headed to help following Super Typhoon Bavi stage in Hawai‘i on their way
The massive storm passed over Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands fewer than 3 months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Nonprofit partners sought for Office of Hawaiian Affairs Mālama Honua home improvement/renovation grants
Interested nonprofits can submit a letter of interest from July 15-29; selected nonprofit partners will administer homeowner applications during a later phase of the program.
Bills regulating tobacco use, electronic smoking devices become law with Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green’s signature
Acts 189 and 190 demonstrate the state’s commitment to reducing harmful impacts of disposable electronic smoking devices and ensuring products sold in Hawaiʻi meet federal standards.
Rennovations to stadium on Kaua‘i will close parking lots in phases
Construction will start in the south parking lot, which will be closed to the public. The north parking lot will remain open through July 26.
Debut single ‘Hawaiʻi Nei’ set for release this month from new artists presented by Hawaiʻi’s Finest
Waimānalo, Oʻahu-based island reggae band Last Minute introduces a new chapter with a powerful song about home, identity and cost of staying rooted in Hawaiʻi.
Proposals sought for Kaua‘i County’s Innovation Grants for upcoming fiscal year
Innovation Grants aim to support forward-thinking community projects that address a clear need or problem within Kauaʻi.
