Kaua‘i News
Hawai‘i’s Finest hopes to raise $300K for Maui wildfire relief during benefit concert
The renowned Native Hawaiian-owned brand from Molokai already raised $250,000 for wildfire relief efforts on Maui through its Kōkua Maui T-shirt fundraiser.
Road closure planned today on Peleke Street in Līhuʻe for waterline repair
A water service shutdown is not anticipated at this time; however, customers are advised to prepare for a temporary outage during emergencies by storing water to meet their needs until water service can be safely restored.
President Biden traveling to Maui next week
While on Maui, the Bidens will be welcomed by state and local leaders to see firsthand the impacts of the wildfires and the devastating loss of life and land that has occurred on the island, as well as discuss the next steps in the recovery effort.
2 Lāhainā wildfire victims identified; death toll climbs to 106
“Our hearts go out to the families, friends and community affected by this devastating event,” according to a county officials.
2 mainland ministries send Blessing Buckets of supplies to help Maui relief efforts
A full semi-load of the 5-gallon buckets, containing non-perishable food, water, hygiene items, first-aid kits, Bibles and handwritten notes of encouragement, has left the the God’s Pit Crew warehouse in Danville, Va., and is now making its way to the Valley Isle.
2023 Made in Hawai‘i Festival to include Kaua‘i Made vendors
The Kaua‘i Made program, launched in 2006, aims to provide Kaua‘i-made products with more visibility and encourage production of value-added agricultural products.
Ferocious wildfire in Lāhainā leaves 106 dead
As of this afternoon, 27% of the impacted area has been surveyed and completed.
Genki Sushi rallies to aid those affected by devastating Maui wildfires
Genki Sushi is donating $50,000 to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. It also will be donating every month for the rest of the year to support the wildfire relief and recovery efforts.
Wildfires delay start of University of Hawaiʻi Maui College fall semester
Resources and special funding are available for UH-Maui College students from the hard hit areas of West Maui and Kula.
Possible wood fragments found in Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough prompts voluntary recall
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch has issued a notice regarding the voluntary recall of 16.5 oz. Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar “break and bake” products distributed in the state.
State levies penalty against ShredCo of Kaua‘i for alleged air permit violations
The violations, which are related to a failure to submit several reports in 2021 and 2022 and pay an annual permit fee of $500 in 2022, were documented and confirmed as a result of record reviews conducted by the Clean Air Branch.
Weather update: Tropical Storm Greg now 790 miles southeast of Hawai‘i Island; Hurricane Fernanda weakening in open waters
Tropical Storm Greg is moving steadily west near 14 mph and is now about 790 miles southeast of Hilo on Hawai‘i Island.
Maui recording artists, hālau to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts during benefit concert
The event is raising disaster relief funds urgently needed to support and sustain victims of the wildfires that have affected communities around Maui and devastated the historic town of Lāhainā.
Maui wildfires update: Number of dead stands at 99; search efforts continue
Four of the victims have been officially identified. The names will be released after their families are notified.
Salvation Army’s monthly donation event scheduled at the Adult Rehabilitation Center
Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes.
Invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles spread to Wailuā, Kīlauea – but experts are optimistic
State and local experts spent last week distributing traps, conducting surveys and performing outreach throughout the Garden Isle, in a bid to stop the beetles (Oryctes rhinoceros) in their tracks.
Hawaiʻi receives $533,000 specialty crops grant from U.S. Department of Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $533,251 to Hawai‘i under the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for eight projects that support ornamental cut flowers and eucalyptus, and the propagation of papaya crops.
Central donation hub created for Maui wildfire survivors; here are the latest needs
A coordinated effort between the state and Maui organizations and nonprofits will begin collecting, storing and inventorying supplies donated to Maui County to support victims of the wildfires in Kula and Lahaina.
Maui wildfires update: Crews continue to gain control over Lāhainā and Upcountry blazes
Wildfires are still burning in Maui with the Lāhainā fire now 85% contained, scorching approximately 2,170 acres.
Tropical Storm Greg 1,110 miles East-Southeast of the Big Island
Greg is moving toward the west near 13 mph with tropical-storm-force winds extending outward up to 35 miles from its center.
