Kaua‘i News
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Kukui Grove Center to host back-to-school movie night
The event also will include crafts, games and a special show by Kapaʻa Middle School Choir and ʻUkulele Band.
VIDEO: Blacktip shark nursery discovered in Hilo Bay on Hawai‘i Island
Researchers from UH HIlo and a Texas university recently published a study in Frontiers in Marine Science that found juvenile blacktip sharks live in Hilo Bay year-round.
Kauaʻi Police Department conducts sex offender compliance checks
Law enforcement during the recent operation, in partnership with U.S. Marshals Service and task force officers, verified information for 148 people required to register as sex offenders under Hawaiʻi law.
High surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi
The east swell being generated from now-Tropical Depression Fausto fell below advisory levels on Wednesday morning and will continue to decline throughout the day.
Road work alert for July 30: Lane shifts with possible lane closures for portion of Haleko Road in Līhue
Kaiwa Construction will be conducting roadway and waterline probing, a manual method used to locate underground buried water pipes or utility lines.
Kaua‘i project receives funding for wildfire mitigation
The funding is through the Hawaiʻi Urban Interface Wildfire Grant Program to reduce hazardous fuels, improve evacuation planning, strengthen preparedness and increase wildfire resilience.
Deadline approaching quickly to apply for US Department of Agriculture kona low assistance
Producers and farmers from all four counties are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency even if they previously received information about other recovery programs; deadline to apply is July 31.
State to host meetings in August about ongoing work to improve Līhu‘e Airport
The meetings will provide an opportunity for community members to share additional feedback on the Līhu‘e Airport Optimization Plan.
Wilcox Medical Center earns national honor for energy conservation and sustainability
The Kauaʻi hospital’s sustainability efforts include a solar farm, upgrades to energy-efficient LED lighting and recycling 400,000 pounds of materials the past year.
Fausto Wednesday update: Storm weakened to a tropical depression but could bring rain in afternoon
High surf along east-facing shores of the island chain generated by Fausto also is declining quickly as the system passes by the state.
Lava fountaining of Episode 52 ends at Kīlauea volcano summit on Big Island
The most recent episode of molten rock geyser activity within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater confined to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park ended following 7.5 hours of continuous fountaining.
Kauaʻi police join countywide emergency alert system to expand public safety notifications
The Kauaʻi Police Department now will be using the Everbridge Emergency Mass Notification System to alert residents and visitors about threats to public safety by text messages, automated phone calls and email.
Lava fountains up to 100 feet high to start Episode 52 of ongoing Kīlauea volcano summit eruption
The latest episode of molten rock geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano began shortly after 7 p.m. July 28 following precursory activity that started the night before.
UPDATE: Department of Water to conduct an overnight test water shutdown for portions of Kōloa this week
The test shutdown is set for 10 p.m. Thursday, July 30 to 2 a.m. Friday, July 31, and will help officials further evaluate the water system and identify any needed improvements.
Kalalau Trail closed due to high stream levels as Tropical Storm Fausto passes island
While the forecast continues to keep the storm’s center away from Kauaʻi, subtle shifts in the storm’s track remain possible and could affect local weather conditions.
Restaurant leaders to share lessons on Hurricane response, business recovery
Restaurant owners in Hawaiʻi can enhance their hurricane preparedness by joining a free webinar hosted by the National Restaurant Association and Resy.
3 Kaua‘i high school grads among 10 recipients statewide to be awarded Fukunaga Scholarship
Each recipient will receive up to $20,000 over four years to pursue a degree in business administration or a related field.
Tropical Storm Fausto Tuesday update: Kaua‘i could see potential heavy rainfall as weakening storm passes
The National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu and Kauaʻi officials urge the public to prepare regardless of potential impacts and storm track.
Deadline approaching for payment of first installment of real property taxes for Kaua‘i residents
Failure to pay real property taxes in full by the deadline will result in a 10% penalty.
Surfrider Foundation: Butts should be held, not flicked
Cigarette butts are made of plastic, which means they cannot biodegrade and will only break down into smaller and smaller pieces to become increasingly harder to remove; they also leach thousands of toxic chemicals into the water.
