Kauai News

The Hawai‘i Department of Health has received two reports of travel-related dengue cases in Hawai‘i: one on Kaua’i and the other on the Big Island.

Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a car fire on Aleka Loop in Wailuā shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

According to a preliminary report, Ocean Safety Bureau personnel from the Nukumoi Tower spotted bystanders calling for help after bringing to shore an unresponsive bodyboarder from the water near Marriott Waiohai Beach Club at noon.

“Robocalls are not only annoying and intrusive—they are a tool for scammers to commit serious financial harm,” said Hawaiʻi First Deputy Attorney General Matt Dvonch.

Scientists from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory return to American Samoa a year after Taʻū volcano started shaking residents of the Manuʻa Islands of Ofu-Olosega and Ta‘ū Islands.

Although the auditorium is closed through the first week of September, Exhibit Halls A and B, the lobby, and kitchen areas remain open.

Hurricane Dora had weakened but is again a Category 4 storm as of 5 p.m. Thursday, The hurricane was 2,130 miles east-southeast of Hilo on the Big Island, traveling west at about 18 mph.

A juvenile boa constrictor was captured on the deck of a cargo ship bound at Pier 31 at Honolulu Harbor.

Although green waste service is unavailable, all other services at the Hanalei refuse transfer station is available.

In an effort to promote physical activity in a fun and engaging way, the County of Kaua‘i will hold a free Play Streets event on Aug. 12 at Laukona Park in Hanamā‘ulu.

Registered Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way for employers to train their employees while fostering worker productivity, loyalty and reliability.

The intent of this grant program is to deploy innovation on island in the areas of small business, technology, transportation, agriculture, local manufacturing, creative industries, workforce development, circular economies, tourism destination management and product development. Proposals must identify a known deficiency, problem, or need within the Kaua‘i community and deploy an innovative community project that will be or has been successful in other contexts.

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives will host its next installment of the Virtual Speaker Series, Archives and Inquiry, with guest Dr. Cheryl Soon.

Some of the most popular trade programs at the community college on Kaua‘i include automotive technology, carpentry, welding and electronics technology. The school also offers internship opportunities.

The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on two systems in the Eastern Pacific, including Tropical Storm Dora, but there is no indication at this time that either will impact or even come near Hawai‘i.

Public comment is sought for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, with a goal to strengthen the stateʻs food supply chain.

There is no deadline for veterans and their survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits, but if you file your PACT Act claim or submit your intent to file before Aug. 9, 2023, you may receive benefits backdated to Aug. 10, 2022 when the bill was enacted.

The donation was from the Hawai‘i Chapter of the American Resort Development Association, which represents the timeshare industry in the state.

Real property tax bills were mailed out on July 20. If you have not yet received your bill, please call the Real Property Collections Division at 808-241-4272.

“Supper That Sustains Us” is a new series of multi-course dining events that benefits island community groups at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay.