Kauai News

“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.”

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Take a look at these planned lane closures for the upcoming week. The schedule can change at any time without notice, and remember that all projects are weather permitting.

“The [Office of Hawaiian Affairs] package contains four bills that will help address pressing issues facing Hawai‘i as well as advance [the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’] mission to improve the conditions of Native Hawaiians,” said Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chairman Kai Kahele of Hawai‘i Island.

Surf is expected to remain just below advisory levels through the rest of today and continue to decrease overnight.

“We are already seeing increased cases of pertussis and are at risk for a measles outbreak,” said Department of Health director Dr. Kenneth Fink.

The road will be open every afternoon after 3 p.m. and on weekends and holidays.

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse — including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books and shoes — from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the Kaua‘i Resource Center, located at 3460 Ahukini Road.

National Weather Service in Honolulu reports stream gauges show downward trend in water flow and threat of heavy showers has ended.

Health officials report that water sample retesting found enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.

The closure of the office at the Līhu‘e Civic Center is because of unforseen circumstances. Payments can be made in the Real Property tax assessment office or online.

The Engineering Division staff and services will be unavailable on Monday and Tuesday next week.

The closure will affect the makai lane from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 16, through Jan. 18 and will then close 24 hours a day beginning Jan. 21 to Aug. 30.