Kauai News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $533,251 to Hawai‘i under the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for eight projects that support ornamental cut flowers and eucalyptus, and the propagation of papaya crops.

A coordinated effort between the state and Maui organizations and nonprofits will begin collecting, storing and inventorying supplies donated to Maui County to support victims of the wildfires in Kula and Lahaina.

Wildfires are still burning in Maui with the Lāhainā fire now 85% contained, scorching approximately 2,170 acres.

Greg is moving toward the west near 13 mph with tropical-storm-force winds extending outward up to 35 miles from its center.

After conducting a thorough review of operations, officials determined Sunday bus service receives the lowest ridership of the week, with an average of 10 passengers per route.

Gov. Josh Green issued a fifth emergency proclamation after leaving Maui on Sunday, Aug. 13.

All County offices will be closed as well as several other facilities in observance of the state holiday.

Scientists around the globe are working on myriad ways to reduce the effects of climate change, including István Szapudi, an astronomer at the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy, who has devised a novel idea to lessen the amount of sunlight hitting our planet.

Thirty years after “Jurassic Park” first roared into movie theaters, Kaua‘i film professionals continue to remember the film with love. And so do tourists, who flock to the Garden Isle to visit the locations of their favorite movie moments.

The Pūlehu/Kīhei Fire was declared 100% contained Saturday.

It’s too early to tell, however, if the tropical storm or two other developing low pressure systems in the Eastern Pacific will impact the Hawaiian Islands.

Officials encourage cash donations, which can buy good that support the Maui economy and be delivered where and when they are needed.

Businesses, organizations and individuals throughout the Hawaiian Islands have come together to send much needed water, non-perishable food and other items to help people affected by the wildfires.

Diverse artworks by 39 artists are featured in the new “Creatures and Characters” exhibit at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum in Honolulu.

Portions of Kahiliholo Road in Kalihiwai will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15-17, weather permitting, for road resurfacing work.

A Family Assistance Center for family members looking for information about loved ones who are unaccounted for will be open Saturday and Sunday.

While the security line appeared daunting, with more than 300 people in a line that snaked three rows outside and inside like a Disney World ride, it moved efficiently fast early Friday afternoon.

One hundred percent of proceeds from the concert will support Maui severely impacted by the devastating wildfires.

All funds received from pineapple sales will be used to keep Maui Gold employees working to carry out Pineapple Pledge initiatives, with a portion of sales also going to other local relief organizations helping in recovery efforts from the Maui wildfires.

The fundraiser is in support of the American Red Cross, Pacific Islands Region’s relief efforts on Maui amid the devastating and deadly wildfires.