Kauai News
UPDATE: High surf advisory now in effect for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi until 6 p.m. Wednesday
The forecast on Tuesday is for 7 to 10 foot surf on east-facing shores of Kauaʻi.
Eerie green laser light show over Big Island volcano likely a Chinese satellite
Now the source of the beams that formed a green curtain — which some described as resembling the green code from the movie “The Matrix” — likely is from a satellite owned by U.S. adversary China and not by NASA.
Hawaiian Word of the Day for Feb. 11: Mākaʻi
Most people know the slang for police in Hawaiʻi: Five-O. It stems from the TV police drama that first aired in 1968, with a revamped, modernized version of the series popular today.
Gardening on the Garden Isle: Basil — the royal herb
Guest columnist Tom Timmons, a certified Master Gardener, says do not trim basil as if you are Jack the Ripper; you can damage the plant.
Mayor signs bill ensuring preservation, public access to Kaua‘i fishpond
The move guarantees that the properties adjacent to the Halulu Fishpond are not developed.
Post event listings at no cost on Kaua‘i Festivals website
Kaua‘i Festivals is an online resource that features the island’s festivals and events.
Hawaiian Word of the Day for Feb. 10: Māla
In Hawaiian, a food garden is a māla ʻai (ʻai means food) and a flower garden is a māla pua (pua means flower).
Learn to garden on the Garden Isle with informative, witty columns by a master
Certified Master Gardener Tom Timmons will bring his knowledge and wit to Kauaʻi now readers with a new biweekly column that launches Feb. 11.
Kamaʻāina special offers program is back throughout Hawaiian Islands
New specials on accommodations, activities, attractions, shopping, dining and more throughout the Hawaiian Islands are available to Hawaiʻi residents through the Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau’s kamaʻāina program.
Kaua‘i residents can vote on food access plan
Draft objectives under consideration were developed in recent community workshops.
Hawaiian Words of the Day for Feb. 9: Kahua hoʻolulu mokulele
Mokulele Elementary School on O’ahu said the significance of the school logo represents the Hawaiian interpretation of the word Mokulele, meaning “flying ship or airplane.”
‘Soul Surfer’ boycotts World Surf League over transgender policy
Kaua‘i resident Bethany Hamilton’s comments sparked uproar on social media.
‘Fall in Love with NOAA’ at Kaua‘i mall this Saturday
Valentine’s Day activities will be paired with science demonstrations from several local, state and federal groups during event at Kukui Grove Center in Līhu‘e.
Hawaiian Word of the Day for Feb. 8: Hana
Our favorite version is ʻAʻohe hana i koe, Hawaiian for “No work is left!”
State House committee taking up 7 ethics reform bills
Hawai’i State Speaker of the House Scott K. Saiki introduced six of the bills on behalf of recommendations outlined in the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct Final Report.
Wind advisory for areas of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau from noon Wednesday through Friday
East winds of 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts more than 50 mph expected on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
Farmers, fishers sue State regarding West Kaua‘i Energy Project
The Department of Land and Natural Resources determined the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative “legacy project” didn’t need an Environmental Impact Statement late last year.
UH researchers discover new mysterious viruses infecting hibiscus on Oʻahu
Two new viruses are infecting hibiscus plants in Hawaiʻi and they could pose a threat to the state flower, the yellow hibiscus, according to researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Hawaiian Word of the Day for Feb. 7: Palaoa
The word of the day for Feb. 7 is “palaoa,” which is one of the colossal giants of the deep ocean, a necklace worn by royalty and a character in the Herman Melville 1851 classic novel.
Native Hawaiian group slams handling of beached whale on Kaua‘i
Members of Kia‘i Kanaloa on Kauaʻi say the 60-ton sperm whale’s dismemberment and land burial constituted “acts of desecration.”
