Kauai News
Lydgate Campground to close for cleanup and grounds maintenance
This closure is necessary to allow the Department of Parks and Recreation staff to thoroughly clean and perform much-needed grounds maintenance of the Lydgate Campground facilities that normally cannot be done due to individuals and vehicles in the area.
Impact of Lāhainā Fire on nearshore water quality, reef health under investigation by UH researchers
The goal of the research is to determine if any contaminants from the devastating and deadly Lāhainā Fire will alter the ecosystem and affect its resilience in the future.
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory community mourns loss of noted geophysicist, former scientist-in-charge Jim Kauahikaua
Known for his iconic beard and ponytail and affectionately called Dr. Jim by many, Kauahikaua joined the Big Island volcano observatory’s staff in 1988. He became scientist-in-charge, the first Native Hawaiian to serve in the position, in 2004 and served 10 years in the post until he stepped down in March 2015 and rotated back to his former position.
Update: High bacteria count notification at Po‘ipū Beach Pavilion on Kaua‘i canceled
The Department of Health is uncertain about the representativeness of the first sample. This beach has historically met the acceptable beach threshold level, and there is no known source of fecal contamination.
High Bacteria Count Notification at Kalapaki Beach Park on Kaua‘i
The Department of Health is uncertain about the representativeness of the first sample. This beach has historically met the acceptable beach threshold level, and there is no known source of fecal contamination.
Kaua‘i Humane Society offering specials throughout October
Kaua’i Humane Society partners with BISSEL Pet Foundation to host a “Empty The Shelters” event, to help find pets a home and resolve the overcrowding crisis of shelters nationwide. All pets are only $25 to adopt through Oct. 15 and all senior pets (7+) are free to adopt.
Dr. Kenneth Luke appointed as administrator of Hawai‘i State Hospital
The Hawai‘i Department of Health selected Dr. Kenneth Luke as the new administrator of the Hawai‘i State Hospital in Kaneohe on Oʻahu.
State, feds one step closer to protecting native forest birds on Kauaʻi from mosquito-borne diseases
An environmental assessment was finalized, with a finding of no significant impact by at the state and federal levels.
Kaua‘i firefighters extinguish 3 fires on eastside Sunday
According to a preliminary report, KFD personnel arrived on the scene and discovered that a bystander had put out the fire. Evidence of a fire was located near a comfort station on a cement slab.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for Kaua‘i County
The high surf advisory is expected last till 6 a.m. Thursday.
Brown Water Advisory issue at Hanapepe Salt Pond
The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris.
University of Hawaiʻi establishes Genome Research Center to understand health disparities
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is launching the University of Hawaiʻi Pacific Center for Genome Research with a $10.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the genetic causes of diseases disproportionately affecting Native Hawaiians and Asian Americans.
Hanalei Bay closed to swimming, ocean activities after apparent shark bite
Lifeguards will reassess the water Monday afternoon, at least 24 hours after the incident, to determine if it is safe for swimming.
University of Hawaiʻi study: Intense tropical cyclones arriving earlier due to climate change
Research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa revealed that intense tropical cyclones, equivalent to category 4 and 5 hurricanes, are arriving three to four days earlier with each decade of climate change, increasing the risk of compounding extreme weather events.
Lane closures slated next week in Kapa‘a as roundabout work continues
The closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16-20. Dates and times are subject to change depending on weather and other factors.
4-time runner-up Lucy Charles-Barclay wins 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kona
After finishing second four times, Lucy Charles-Barclay of Great Britain wins the 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kona in a record time of 8:24:31.
VinFast Ironman World Championship underway in Kona; Charles-Barclay leading all-women’s field
The best female professional and amateur triathletes in the world are now battling it out in a bid to be crowned the next 2023 VinFast Ironman World Champion.
Six Kaua‘i nonprofits awarded total of $1 million through Life’s Choices grant program
Kaua‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Like has no doubt the collective projects of the awardees will save lives, reduce recidivism and increase public safety.
UH named one of nation’s best workplaces for parents, families by Newsweek
The university is one of two Hawaiʻi employers and only eight universities throughout the nation that made the global news magazine’s list of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families.”
Road closure scheduled for portions of Halehaka Road
Portions of Halehaka Road, between Akoki Street and Kalae Street, in Līhu‘e will be closed all week starting Monday to allow for road resurfacing work.
