Kaua‘i News

Tropical Storm Moke is on the move towards the Big Island, bringing the threat of heavy rain and flash floods just days after Hurricane Lala’s impact.

The Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency is poised to request a federal disaster declaration as detailed assessments of Hurricane Lala’s devastation commence.

Researchers at Hawaiʻi Mesonet and Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal captured massive 1.3-trillion-gallon scale of the tropical cyclone on the Hawaiian Islands; 833 million gallons of water fell on Big Island alone.

Kauaʻi residents are set to watch both mayoral contenders, Mel Rapozo and Bernard Carvalho Jr., during the island’s first live debate since the Aug. 8 primary.

Next time you listen to a scientist provide updates about ongoing volcanic activity, see a map showing locations of earthquakes or check the livestream cameras at Kīlauea summit for lava, take a moment to appreciate the team that works every day to keep the data flowing.

Heavy rainfall will begin to impact the Big Island late Saturday night, spreading westward across the remainder of the islands Sunday into Monday.

Firefighters will remain on scene to continue mop up and perform overnight fire watch to monitor the area in the vicinity of Ananalu Road.

In the wake of Hurricane Lala, Kauaʻi residents are urged to bolster community resilience by donating blood and supporting the annual Food Drive Day.

Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism again is the official government sponsor for the business festival from Aug. 20-23 at Hawaiʻi Convention Center in Honolulu, which will also feature 28 local businesses participating at the Made in Hawaiʻi Pavilion.

Department awards annual incentive and service awards; Eric Agena, engineering program manager at the Kauaʻi District Office, was named Manager of the Year.

The eight parcels on the Big Island identified in the transfer consist of two commercial-zoned parcels appropriate for revenue-generating industrial/commercial development and six parcels in the Hilo town core suited to connected residential and agricultural homestead development.

Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency damage reporting portals are open for the public to submit damage reports related to Tropical Storm Lala; some state parks remain closed; brown water advisory still in effect.

The recall was issued because of possible contamination with glass; recalled products were distributed nationally, including at Times/Don Quijote, KTA Super Stores, Walmart, Target and other retailers in Hawaiʻi.

Waimea Recreational Pier, Kōloa Landing, Hanamāulu Beach, and Niumalu Beach are under a brown water advisory due to potential pollutant risks post-storm.

While it is too early to determine the track, intensity and magnitude of these disturbances, Hawaiʻi officials say residents should prepare again for possible bad weather.

Kauaʻi County offices and various public facilities will close on Friday, Aug. 21, for Statehood Day.

County officials have launched a plan to enforce a permanent 15 mph speed limit around Kalāheo Elementary School, aiming to ensure student safety by extending the limit beyond school hours.

A quick look at news happening around the Garden Isle.

Major storms create environmental conditions that can be detrimental to public health; state health officials urge the public to keep these safety guidelines in mind as people clean up after the storm.

The County of Kauaʻi Department of Parks and Recreation will close the restrooms from Wednesday, Aug. 19 to Thursday, Aug 20.