Kauai News
UH to Develop Living Coastal-Protection System Inspired by Coral Reefs
The University of Hawaiʻi is developing an engineered coral reef ecosystem, inspired by natural reefts, to help protect coastlines from flooding, erosion and storm damage.
Study: Asteroid Wears Boulder ‘Body Armor’ For Protection
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scientist was part of a study that discovered that the boulder-covered surface of an asteroid within Earth space that came from the asteroid belt in our solar system protects it from small meteoroid impacts.
Walking Tour, Public Meeting Scheduld For Līhu‘e Civic Center Mobility Plan
The public is invited this week to share their ideas for transportation and accessibility improvements at the Līhu‘e Civic Center.
Kaiser Offers Emotional Support Coaching in The Palm of Your Hand
Kaiser Permanente is expanding its digital mental health care options to include emotional support coaching in the palm of your hand.
High Surf Advisory For South-Facing Shores Extended
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf advisory for south-facing shores of the state, including Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Times Revised For Closure of Portions of Menehune Road, Waimea Swinging Bridge
The county announced last week that times have been revised for the upcoming closure of portions of Menehune Road and the Waimea Swinging Bridge.
UH Cancer Center Leads $3.5M Study to Improve Prostate Cancer Risk Prediction
The University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center is leading a $3.5 million research study of prostate cancer.
Lane Closure Scheduled For Portion of Waha Road
A portion of a Kalāheo roadway will be closed for most of this week beginning Tuesday because of water meter installation work.
Key Milestone Met For Decommissioning of Big Island Observatory
The decommissioning of a learning telescope atop Maunakea on the Big Island recently met a critical milestone.
Inaugural Kupuna Statewide Spelling Bee Starts July 9
The Kupuna Spelling Bee to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Hawai‘i is looking for participants who know how to put together words.
Watch: Keiki Get Vaccinated at KMC
For hundreds of families, the long wait to have all members of their ‘ohana vaccinated against COVID-19 ended today as Hawai‘i Pacific Health held two large-scale public vaccination clinics at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children and Kaua‘i Medical Clinic.
Native Hawaiian Advancement Council Offering Workshop Scholarships
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement – CNHA – is inviting students and teachers to register for ‘Aha ‘Ōpio: Ulu Koa, an education workshop designed to engage and inspire future leaders in civic engagement.
Abortion Rights Protected in State Constitution Despite Supreme Court Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn landmark case Roe v. Wade sent a shockwave throughout the nation with some praising and others mourning the loss of contisitutional protections to have an abortion.
Weekly Road Closures: June 25 to July 1
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly road and lane closures for June 25 to July 1.
Gibson Assumes Command of Kaua‘i Fire Department
Fire Chief Michael Gibson assumed command of the Kaua‘i Fire Department on Friday, June 24, in a Change of Command ceremony held at the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Mo‘ikeha Rotunda.
The Importance of Colon Cancer Screening
In 2016, George Stewart began experiencing abdominal pain and growling sounds in his abdomen. The symptoms worsened over the next several months.
NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Big Island Tour Helicopter Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its preliminary report concerning the crash of a tour helicopter earlier this month near South Point on the Big Island.
Multi-lane Closure for Portion of Kūhiō Highway Scheduled
A multi-lane closure of Kūhiō Highway between Kuamoo Road and the Temporary Kapaʻa Bypass Road is scheduled to start Monday, June 27.
All Services Again Available at Hanapēpē Transfer Station
The county reported at 10:25 a.m. that trash is now again being accepted at the Hanapēpē refuse transfer station.
DOH: 1 Additional Probable Monkeypox Case Reported
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health identified one additional probable case of monkeypox in an Oʻahu resident, the department stated on Friday, June 24.
