Kaua‘i News

Since the Lahaina fire destroyed much of the Maui town on Aug. 8, Kimberly Buen of California been trying to find her father Maurice Buen, who is among the hundreds of people still “unaccounted for.”

Amid the crisis after devastating wildfires swept across West Maui on Aug. 8, the unifying and healing power of mele (music) has summoned Maui’s celebrated recording artists, including Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano winners, and hula hālau to gather to help those impacted.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green expressed his resolve that the state will not abandon the survivors; he will get to the bottom of Maui’s criticized emergency response ; and that he will do everything he can to help Lāhainā rebuild.

Registration is now open for the event geared toward farmers, educators, orchard managers and proponents of sustainable agriculture.

With an increase in computer and screen usage, as well as new germs in classrooms, there can be serious consequences on children’s eyes and vision.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

The Maui Fire Department reported the night of Aug. 18 that fire activity has been limited to isolated hot spots within the existing footprint.

During the next 60 days, the two health care providers will focus on finalizing the remaining details of the agreement.

Seeing that this eruption produced relatively thin and fast-moving pāhoehoe flows, we know the lava had a low viscosity. Essentially, it spread across the pre-existing ground surface like a coat of spilled paint rather than sticky tar. But why was the viscosity so low?

Excavation and waterline work is being conducted at the intersection of Pu‘uwai Road and Kikala Road and at the intersection of Pu‘uwai Road and Po‘ohiwi Road, resulting in several traffic changes.

Portions of Kawaihau, Hau‘a‘ala and Mailihuna roads in Kapa‘a will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 21-25 for permanent roadway striping.

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said, given the gravity of the ongoing wildfire crisis, he would not waste time finding someone to replace administrator Herman Andaya.

The Maui Police Department confirmed Thursday afternoon that 71-year-old Donna Gomes of Lahaina is the latest victim of the deadly wildfires to be named.

The crash happened Aug. 14 at the junction of Kūhiō Highway and North Waiakalua Road.

Updates are available for the Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station services.

Mayor Kawakami has appointed Michelle L. Lizama as the County of Kaua‘i’s director of finance and Chelsie A. Sakai as the deputy director of finance.

The three-day Made in Hawai‘i Festival is planned for this weekend, Aug. 18-20, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Exhibition Halls I and II.

Kaua‘i’s own Spirit of Aloha is adding its name to the list of companies, organizations, agencies and individuals from around the globe showing an outpouring of support for wildfire relief and recovery efforts on Maui.

There have been a total of five victims of the deadly wildfires identified since Tuesday.

The two storms continue to churn in the Central and Eastern Pacific basins.