Kaua‘i News
Update: High surf advisory canceled for north-facing shores
A small boost in surf is expected from late Sunday into Monday, likely requiring another high surf advisory for north-facing shores of most of the islands, along with various east-facing coasts.
Coast Guard rescues three mariners and dog off Kaua‘i
At 3:17 p.m., Wednesday, Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon distress alert plotting 30 nautical miles north-east of Kaua‘i.
Dept. of Transportation issues 2023 traffic fatality update
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation found that driving behavior in Hawaiʻi is improving, according to information gathered by a Statewide Attitudinal and Behavior Survey.
Hawai‘i State FCU calls for applications for 2024 student scholarship program
Hawai‘i State FCU will award $5,000 scholarships to 20 deserving Hawai‘i students planning to attend a fully accredited university, college, or trade/vocational school.
Portion of Wawae Road in Lāwa‘i closed overnight
The closure by the Kaua‘i Police Department is necessary for the public’s safety and to allow the Public Works Roads Division to clear a fallen tree from the roadway.
Dept. of Health issues updated voluntary recall warning for apple sauce products due to elevated lead levels
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Disease Investigation Branch, and Food and Drug Branch are today jointly updating the Oct. 31, 2023 alert by the Department of Health.
Brown Water Advisory: Island of Kaua‘i
Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Kaua‘i Urgent offers online self-scheduling
Through the new system, patients can secure a time slot up to 24 hours in advance at the clinic, located at 4484 Paheʻe St. in Līhuʻe.
Public comment sought on how to improve accessibility at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Public input on the draft will be accepted through January.
Update: Kaua‘i police find missing Kapa‘a woman
The 37-year-old was reported missing by her relative on Sunday at 5:52 p.m.
Kaua‘i firefighters respond to multiple incidents Monday
No injuries were reported in any of the incidents.
High surf advisory issued for north- and west-facing shores of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a large northwest swell is building from the northwest to the southeast down the island chain and will peak tonight and Wednesday.
Maui wildfires recovery, projected global slowdown prompt low 2024 economic growth rate forecast
The State of Hawaiʻi revised its 2023 growth projections upward to 1.9%, but lowered its 2024 projections to 1.3% due to the projected global slowdown and recovery from the Maui wildfires.
Kaua‘i fishpond access preserved for community
Purchase and transfer of Halulu Fishpond Access to Waipā Foundation marks Trust for Public Land’s 50th project during its 50th year serving Hawai‘i.
Traffic emergency zone hearing: Kūhiō Highway at Waikoko
A traffic emergency zone declaration allows HDOT to expedite procurement and permitting to take action to construct improvements to protect access to the state highway.
Update: Repair work rescheduled for Waimea River Ford Crossing
Staffing issues have pushed back the work, which is necessary to allow the Public Works Roads Division to repair and restabilize the west side approach that leads down to the Waimea River Ford Crossing, at the end of Menehune Road.
Reminder: Kaua‘i businesses that help you toward zero waste
We fill the landfill with 25% recyclables, 25% organics like food and green waste, and 25% construction and demolition material.
Overnight water service shutdown scheduled on Ala Namahana Parkway on Dec. 14-15
The service area includes Ahuimanu Center tenants, Kīlauea Fish Market and the Kīlauea Post Office.
Physics behind unusual behavior of stars’ super flares discovered
While solar flares can be powerful, they are insignificant compared to the thousands of “super flares” observed by NASA’s Kepler and TESS missions.
