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Kaua’i forest bird rescue and recovery organizations joining forces in one facility

Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources members last week approved the cancellation of a 1955 executive order that paves the way for the former Hanapēpē Dog Pound site to become a shared facility for the Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project, Kaua‘i Endangered Seabird Recovery Project and Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi.

Housing, homelessness among top priorities for Kaua’i state lawmakers this legislative session

“The housing crisis is, I think by any measure, worse now than it’s ever been,” Rep. Luke Evslin (D-16) said.

Update: High surf advisory for north and west shores canceled

The National Weather Service had extended the advisory until 6 p.m. today for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, but surf has fallen below advisory levels.

Closures scheduled for ʻŌpaekaʻa Road in Kapa‘a

One-lane and intermittent full road closures are scheduled 2 days this week for tree trimming and removal between Pu‘upilo Road and Makana Road.

Kauaʻi agricultural producers invited to upcoming conservation resource workshops

Kauaʻi agricultural producers are invited to learn about U.S. Department of Agriculture conservation programs, financial and technical assistance, farm loans and programs, crop insurance, soil health and more.

Nurses at Wilcox Medical Center begin 3-day strike

Unable to reach an agreement with hospital leadership, nurses with Hawaiʻi Nurses Association hit the picket line at 7 a.m. today

Kaua‘i Police Department updates hours for Records, Firearms Sections

Both windows are open Monday through Friday, except on holidays observed by state and county governments.

Kaua‘i County Office of Boards and Commissions to be temporarily closed

The office will be closed to the public from Wednesday through Jan. 31 because of construction.

Portions of Hanapēpē Town Park, Lucy Wright Park closed through April

Improvements and other construction work is ongoing at both parks in Waimea. Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation thanks the public for its patience and understanding.

Portion of Kaehulua Road in Kapa‘a to be temporarily fully closed

This week’s 2-day closure is necessary for crews with contractor The Cutting-Edge Clearing Solutions to trim and remove trees growing along the roadway.

Closures on Pu‘uwai, Po‘ohiwi roads in Kalaheo extended through end of January

Excavation and waterline work is being conducted on Po‘ohiwi Road and along portions of Pu‘uwai Road. The work is expected through Jan. 31, weather permitting.

Speaker Nakamura, state House leadership announce shared values for upcoming session

“Across the aisle, these shared values reflect our 51 members’ dedication to serving the public,” said House Speaker Nadine Nakamura of Kaua‘i, the first woman speaker of the House in Hawai‘i history and first Asian-American woman state speaker of the House in United States. “They remind us of the meaningful work happening here at the Legislature and our daily responsibility to do our best for the people of Hawaiʻi.”

Friends come together to honor Aaron Dorney-Sundquist following fatal Christmas Day crash

At 3 p.m., friends will gather to paddle out at Hanalei Bay in honor of Dorney-Sundquist’s memory.

Watch: OHA Board of Trustees members inducted into terms of office during investiture ceremony

Inducted were newly elected in 2024 Board of Trustees Chairman and Hawai‘i Island Trustee Kaialiʻi “Kai” Kahele and Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau Trustee Dan Ahuna, At-Large Trustee Keliʻi Akina  and Moloka‘i and Lānaʻi Trustee Luana Alapa, all re-elected last year.

Wilcox nurses to strike for 3 days this week

The 159-member nursing team of the hospital, through the Hawaiʻi Nurses Association, notified Wilcox management Jan. 4 after voting to authorize a strike in a show of their disdain for rampant unfair labor practices. The strike begins at 7 a.m. Tuesday and continue until 6:59 a.m. Friday.

Mu‘umu‘u Month is here: Beloved dress is celebrated in style throughout Hawaiʻi

Mu‘umu‘u are loose dresses beloved for their often-vivid colors, lively patterns and wide variety of styles.

24-hour lane closure continues on Kaumualiʻi Highway near Kīkīaola boat harbor

The closure, alternating traffic pattern and 54-inch culverts replacement project originally were estimated to end in December 2024, but the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation now says they likely will continue into March.

Rising through the ranks: 11 officers celebrated during Kaua‘i Police Department promotion ceremony

Family, friends and their fellow brothers in blue gathered to celebrate and honor the contributions of the officers to community safety and dedication to serving Kaua‘i as they step into new leadership positions.

Lane closure on portion of Kawaihau Road in Kapa‘a to continue longer than expected

Closure period for tree trimming and removal being extended until Jan. 15 because of inclement weather.

Volcano Watch: Pressure is on — within Kīlauea and for volcanologists to foretell what’s next

Assuming the vent in the southwest portion of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater remains open, indicated by continued glow and degassing, and inflation rate remains constant, a new eruptive episode could potentially begin sometime by Jan. 13, when ground tilt at Uēkahuna is expected to reach 12 microradians, about double prior post-fountain tilt increases.
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