Kauai News
Multiple agencies search for missing swimmer in waters off ‘Anini on Kaua‘i
A 59-year-old male visitor from Arizona was reported missing shortly after 12:15 p.m. Sunday.
Experiments find coral reefs can survive some climate change, with help
According to a press release from the university, researchers created 40 experimental systems known as “mesocosms,” which mimic the environment of a coral reef in the wild.
Road closures scheduled at Nāwiliwili Harbor
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road closures for a variety of areas, which will all occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Massachusetts teacher runs Kalalau Trail in 50 state challenge to raise funds for Alzheimer’s cure
“I really like showing that people in their 60s can do big things,” said Glenn Caffery.
Hawai‘i hires on ‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ made $31M in wages; workforce training provided to local interns
A pulse-pounding new drama set on Oahu’s North Shore is contributing to the state’s economy in a big way. “Rescue: HI-Surf,” a co-production of John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment, hired over 2,100 local cast and crew to be part of the first season. Collectively, the hires earned more than $31.75 million in wages.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Nov. 2-8
In observance of Election Day, there will be no contraflow and no work on State Highways unless otherwise permitted.
UH Mānoa: New study reveals methane-rich crust on Titan could hold clues to life
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may offer new insights into planetary atmospheres, climates, and even the potential for life beyond Earth.
The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign goes virtual for Kauaʻi donations this year
The Salvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division Virtual Red Kettles are open for donations as the holiday season draws near.
Hawai’i P-20 hosts virtual and in-person college planning events for high school students
Virtual and in-person workshops are available for students in need of assistance with college planning and scholarship applications in November.
Judge denies attorney’s motion to stop construction at Coco Palms property
“For RP 21 to continue to do construction when the foreclosure has been set aside … I think is inappropriate,” attorney Keith Kiuchi argued before Judge Randal Valenciano denied the motion.
Being safe on Halloween is no trick, just use a little common sense
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawai‘i and Walmart offer safety tips to make sure keiki, their families and community members can haunt happily.
100 Kaua‘i recipients awarded reimbursement to upgrade existing cesspools
Out of approximately 375 applications submitted, 100 were found eligible to receive the $20,000 grant reimbursement.
The life of legendary Kauaʻi surfboard shaper now on the big screen
“Everybody’s surfing and they’re riding bigger and bigger waves, and truthfully we have Dick Brewer to thank for that,” said Executive Producer Teresa Tico.
‘The Nightmarchers’ author finds horror on a Hawaiian island in time for Halloween
Storytellers on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu discuss the significance of the iconic nightmarchers, spectral bands of ancient warriors seen by locals and tourists alike.
Efforts to address climate change to be on display at Kauaʻi’s first Community Climate Fair
The free family friendly event is hosted by the Hawaiʻi State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission with several partners.
Fall enrollment surpasses 50K statewide for first time in 6 years at University of Hawaiʻi
Kauaʻi Community College has a fall 2024 enrollment of 1,335, an increase of 3% compared with fall 2023.
Celebrate Arbor Day on Kaua‘i this Saturday with a tree giveaway, with more festivities to come Nov. 9
The Kaua‘i Landscape Industry Council on will host its annual native and non-native tree giveaway at Kukui Grove Center.
Road closures slated at Nāwiliwili harbor starting Oct. 30
The closures are necessary for paving work near the pier.
Hawaiian monk seal pup checks in at Ke Kai Ola for emergency care on Big Island
Yearling RS52, a juvenile male born on Lānaʻi, was rescued Oct. 17 from Maui as part of a special intervention mission after being identified in late September as losing significant weight and becoming progressively less energetic and continuing to thin throughout the next few weeks.
Kouchi named Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s State Legislator of the Year
“I am beyond honored to be given this year’s State Legislator of the Year Award by the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi and to celebrate the many selfless individuals who compassionately and tirelessly work to bring better health care access to their communities.” — Hawaiʻi Senate President and longtime Kauaʻi state legislator Ronald Kouchi
