Kauai News

The newest eruptive phase of the ongoing eruption inside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park began just before 9:30 a.m. today (March 19), but the signature tall lava fountains the the active phases have become known for are expected later this afternoon.

The projects being pursued by Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative also are expected to generate enough electricity to power more than 30,000 Kauaʻi homes and save electric cooperative members a combined total of nearly $800 million throughout the next quarter of a century.

Among acceptable items are automotive products, lead-acid batteries, lawn and garden products, oil-based paints, thinners and stains, fluorescent lights, batteries and more.

It’s been 7 days, a whole week, since Episode 13 ended, which seems to be just the right amount of time lately for the Big Island volcano to recharge. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says new lava geysers could erupt in the vents within Halemaʻumaʻu Craterbefore as early as today.

Kau‘i County residents seeking a road permit can now do so without having to put rubber to the pavement. Paper applications are no longer accepted.

23-year-old Silas Zion of Pāhoa was arrested the evening of March 14 and now faces significant charges, including first-degree attempted murder, after allegedly helping 39-year-old Christopher Lucrisia of Mountain View flee following the shooting that morning in Hilo.

Several hikers were rescued from trails on Kaua‘i last week, prompting emergency personnel to remind people to exercise caution when crossing rivers, especially during times of heavy rain, which can lead to flooding.

The governor spoke directly to the White House to have these concerns addressed.

The chef is well known on Kaua‘i for his long-standing success as the owner of Sushi Bushido.

While cases of measles have not been reported in Hawai‘i, state health officials issued a medical advisory to health care providers due to the rapidly expanding outbreak of the virus in Texas and New Mexico.

Potential is high for localized heavy showers and storms, increasing the risk for flash flooding from exceessive rainfall, especially if those conditions stall and anchor over one area for an extended period.

New University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study discovery also highlights that as sea level rises, there is an even greater risk for flooding in low-lying areas sooner than scientists anticipated, putting infrastructure, businesses and communities in jeopardy.

39-year-old Christopher Lucrisia was located Sunday afternoon at a location on Ihope Street in Mountain View, reportedly armed with a rifle and handgun. Police said he fired at officers when they arrived. One officer fired back. The Mountain View man eventually stopped firing and was later found dead in the backseat of a vehicle where he was hiding.

This is longtime educator Corey Nakamura’s third time being nominated for the Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award, which was created to uplift Hawai‘i’s outstanding public school leaders and honor them for the efforts they make to provide students with high-quality learning opportunities.

39-year-old Christopher Lucrisia, who is wanted for first-degree attempted murder, has eluded police since Friday’s shooting, which happened in the parking lot outside First Hawaiian Bank near Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo.

The 43-year-old was found unresponsive in the water after friends couldn’t find him and called 9-1-1. An autopsy is pending to determine his exact cause of death. Foul play is not suspected.

Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda, Hawai‘i Police Chief Ben Moszkowicz vow to bring Christopher Lucrisia, who is considered to be armed and dangerous, into custody. Meanwhile, Silas Zion, who drove the truck they fled in after the shooting, was arrested Friday evening.

Maui police chief strongly denies any involvement in case alleging rapper and others gang raped Ashley Parham in 2018 in Orinda, Calif., provides debit card records showing transactions as proof he was not present.

Converting unused agricultural lands to agroforestry systems could help reduce extreme fire risks, boost food production and revive Indigenous and place-based land management practices.

A west-northwest swell is expected to peak tonight at advisory thresholds, bringing large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet to those shorelines of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.