Kaua‘i News

Officials spotted a 15-foot tiger shark in waters off the beach park.

The man was found unresponsive next to his board, approximately 25 yards offshore.

An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause of death and any contributing factors.

Anonymous questionnaire is part of a working group study to address domestic violence and improve survivor safety; it takes about 5 minutes to complete and responses are confidential.

Marine Mammal Research Program team members during their February field season successfully used drones to deploy tags — a safer, less invasive tag deployment for animals and researchers — on a total of 22 humpback whales.

“Each of these leaders brings valuable experience, integrity and a deep commitment to public service,” Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said. “Their work will help expand opportunities for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries, ensure fairness in our campaign finance system and uphold the highest ethical standards in state government.”

The first items will be posted that day with more to be added as they become available; the public should check back regularly to discover new items as they are posted.

A quick look at news happening on the Big Island, throughout the state and beyond.

Officers Desmond Thain and Kalani Scanlan received the award in honor of their commitment to preventing impaired driving through enforcement and education that helps save lives and keep roadways safe.

The move is in support of the Aug. 8 state primary elections; well more than 100,000 ballots already arrived as of July 30 by mail.

The shutdown will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa area from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Aug. 5-6, weather permitting, and will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa.

Nine new firefighters honored; 5 new Kaua‘i County Ocean Safety Bureau officers also recognized during ceremony.

Closures are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-7 and are necessary for public safety while Public Works Roads Division crews complete culvert and road repairs within the county right-of-way.

Remember: Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.

The road closures are necessary for public safety and to allow Department of Public Works Roads Division crews to complete sinkhole and road repairs within the county right-of-way.

Kaiwa Construction continues conducting roadway and waterline probing along the Līhu‘e roadway, weather permitting, in the vicinity of Pua Loke Street.

National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu reported today (Aug. 1) that winds have decreased below advisory threshold.

The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

The legislation that unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representative’s Natural Resources Committee would authorize $10 million annually until 2033 to protect native ecosystems from severe ecological damage.

This year, Kauaʻi residents can vote for mayor, all seven County Council seats and various state and federal offices.