Kaua‘i News

Water conservation notices remain in effect until further notice for customers of several other water systems around the Garden Isle.

The 74-year-old was ID’d as Steven Palama of Kalāheo, who was discovered dead Sept. 9; he is thought to have died as a result of storm surge from Hurricane Lowell, and an autopsy is pending.

The 69-year-old was identified as Mark Chambers of Wainiha; first responders found him dead Sept. 11 in an area that experienced significant flooding during Hurricane Lowell.

It’s been a week since Hurricane Lowell caused mass destruction and outages throughout Kaua’i County, but officials report a sense of normalcy is returning; also find updates about road closures, food distribution, public schools reopening, cleaning up mold, household waste and recycling and more.

Hawaiʻi residents can use a Life Insurance Policy Locator, which aids family members who cannot locate a policy or are unaware of its existence.

Communities in Kauaʻi are tirelessly working through the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell, as striking images reveal the extensive damage caused over Labor Day weekend.

Zephyr Insurance is offering in-person claims assistance for policyholders affected by Hurricane Lowell from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Sept. 16 to 18 in Līhuʻe.

The new Tunable Photoionization Chemical Dynamics Facility will help researchers better understand chemical reactions and could advance cleaner energy technologies in the future.

Based on progress to date, the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative said it anticipates the first North Shore restorations could occur Wednesday in portions of Princeville and Hanalei, weather permitting.

The grant program funds services or activities that meet a distinct cultural, social, or economic need.

The mass food distribution event in support of Hurricane Lowell relief efforts on Kauaʻi and was in partnership with Domino’s Hawaiʻi and Rainbow Helicopters; fresh slices and aloha arrived the afternoon of Sept. 10.

As all four major counties on Hawaiʻi recover from flooding and damages, leaders say coastal retreat, better access and backup power are needed, especially in rural areas.

The Kauaʻi County facility, which houses services such as driver licensing and motor vehicle registration, tax payments, sewer billing, Section 8 rental assistance and more, will remain closed through Sept. 18 after a fire destroyed critical county information technology infrastructure.

The highway was closed earlier Sunday between Hardy Street and Poinciana Street in Līhuʻe because of necessary water system repairs and following road work.

More than 56 “Felt Reports” were sent to the U.S. Geological Survey within the first half-hour following the quake; the farthest away coming from Honolulu, but it was mostly reported felt around the Big Island.

Teams saw and continue to see significant damage in parts of the island as they work to reach the hardest hit areas; emergency supply distribution and damage assessment teams are making their way into these areas.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Hawaiʻi; an average of 1,287 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 172 die from the disease each year in the islands.

Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami said now isn’t the time to visit the Garden Island, but the island is on the path to recovery.

The U.S. Navy facility emergency management officer Kelly Balmores, who was born and raised on Kauaʻi, has built connections with peers and neighbors throughout the years that more often than not prove to be critical in emergency situations, including natural disasters.

The spill from the sewer pump station at Hanapēpē Fire Station was reported earlier Saturday afternoon and resulted from a broken coupler.