Kaua‘i News

Greg is moving toward the west near 13 mph with tropical-storm-force winds extending outward up to 35 miles from its center.

After conducting a thorough review of operations, officials determined Sunday bus service receives the lowest ridership of the week, with an average of 10 passengers per route.

Gov. Josh Green issued a fifth emergency proclamation after leaving Maui on Sunday, Aug. 13.

All County offices will be closed as well as several other facilities in observance of the state holiday.

Scientists around the globe are working on myriad ways to reduce the effects of climate change, including István Szapudi, an astronomer at the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy, who has devised a novel idea to lessen the amount of sunlight hitting our planet.

Thirty years after “Jurassic Park” first roared into movie theaters, Kaua‘i film professionals continue to remember the film with love. And so do tourists, who flock to the Garden Isle to visit the locations of their favorite movie moments.

The Pūlehu/Kīhei Fire was declared 100% contained Saturday.

It’s too early to tell, however, if the tropical storm or two other developing low pressure systems in the Eastern Pacific will impact the Hawaiian Islands.

Officials encourage cash donations, which can buy good that support the Maui economy and be delivered where and when they are needed.

Businesses, organizations and individuals throughout the Hawaiian Islands have come together to send much needed water, non-perishable food and other items to help people affected by the wildfires.

Diverse artworks by 39 artists are featured in the new “Creatures and Characters” exhibit at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum in Honolulu.

Portions of Kahiliholo Road in Kalihiwai will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15-17, weather permitting, for road resurfacing work.

A Family Assistance Center for family members looking for information about loved ones who are unaccounted for will be open Saturday and Sunday.

While the security line appeared daunting, with more than 300 people in a line that snaked three rows outside and inside like a Disney World ride, it moved efficiently fast early Friday afternoon.

One hundred percent of proceeds from the concert will support Maui severely impacted by the devastating wildfires.

All funds received from pineapple sales will be used to keep Maui Gold employees working to carry out Pineapple Pledge initiatives, with a portion of sales also going to other local relief organizations helping in recovery efforts from the Maui wildfires.

The fundraiser is in support of the American Red Cross, Pacific Islands Region’s relief efforts on Maui amid the devastating and deadly wildfires.

The declaration follows President Joe Biden’s major disaster declaration and gives Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services health care providers and suppliers greater flexibility in meeting emergency health needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

The Perseid meteor shower decorates the night sky every summer. This year, the most activity happens overnight Aug. 12.

The Kaua’i-based foundation is the philanthropic arm of Hawai‘i-born and raised entrepreneur and philanthropist Steve Case’s Grove Farm.