Kaua‘i News
Alert levels lowered for Kīlauea volcano with eruption expected to stay at summit
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered alert levels on day 2 of the Kīlauea eruption because the initial high effusion rates of lava and gas have declined, and no infrastructure is threatened.
Kīlauea on Big Island is erupting; started early Wednesday and contained to crater
Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano is erupting, starting at 4:44 a.m. Wednesday morning.
2 invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles found on Kauaʻi in traps near green waste station
The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture is leading a large response to eradicate the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle on Kauaʻi after two were recently found for the first time on the island.
Green waste closed at Līhu‘e refuse transfer station until further notice
A survey crew from the Kaua‘i Invasive Species Committee found a live coconut rhinoceros beetle in a trap near the green waste site.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide to host hiring event to fill jobs at Kaua‘i Resorts
The company is hosting a hiring event at Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club on June 8.
Solid Waste Division leaders to provide Kekaha Landfill update
Environmental Services Manager Allison Fraley and Recycling Programs Coordinator Andrew Boyd are the Kaua‘i Climate Action Forum’s latest guest speakers.
Are you prepared for hurricane season? What you need to know on Kauaʻi
The Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency said now is the time for residents to prepare their disaster kits for the current 2023 hurricane season.
Medicare Fraud Prevention Week runs June 5-11
Senior Medicare Patrol Hawaiʻi is organizing Medicare Fraud Prevention Week from June 5 to 11.
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i names David Kauila Kopper as executive director
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i has chosen David Kauila Kopper as its new executive director, starting June 13.
Kawaihau Road lane closures set for June 5-10
Portions of Kawaihau Road in Kapaʻa will be closed for roadway excavation and construction on June 5 to 10 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Volcano Watch: Remote sensing technique detected deformation in Alaska volcano considered inactive
The remote sensing technique, InSAR, detected deformation of a volcano previously considered inactive in Southeast Alaska.
Lāwa‘i International Center offers rare glimpse into traditional Japanese tea ceremony
The Lāwa‘i International Center on the south side of Kaua‘i has hosted the Urasenke Kaua’i Kyoukai Tea Association for about 10 years, but its ceremonies over Memorial Day Weekend may have been its last.
Gardening on the Garden Isle: Is my tomato a hypochondriac? Or is it really sick?
In another column by Master Gardener Tom Timmons, he writes that tomatoes are subject to so many diseases he thinks they may have suicidal tendencies, but with a little TLC, they will survive.
Gov. Green signs laws limiting places to carry guns; mandating active shooting training at schools
Gov. Josh Green signed laws that mandates active shooting training at all public and charter schools in the state and prohibit firearms at a variety of places — including hospitals, beaches, stadiums, movie theaters and bars that serve alcohol.
Commercial driver license training for women launched by Native Hawaiian Advancement Council
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, in collaboration with the American Association of University Women, will introduce the first Hawaiian Trades Academy commercial driver license training course exclusively for wāhine.
Hōkūleʻa voyaging canoe about to embark on 4-year circumnavigation of Pacific
The legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is preparing to embark on a four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.
Hawai’i developing its first state plan to bridge digital inequity
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is developing the State of Hawaiʻi’s first digital equity plan.
Could this be the last season Hawaiian honeycreepers survive in the wild on Kauaʻi?
The Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project are in the midst of another field season to try to save the diminutive native Hawaiian honeycreeper, but it may be their last. Rats and mosquitoes are leading to the native species existence in the wild.
Youth sports equipment burns up in shed fire belonging to Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League
The Kaua‘i Fire Department responded to the blaze, located at the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex in Kapa‘a, at 3:30 a.m after receiving a report there was a fire at the park.
Public comment for designating Pacific Remote Islands a National Marine Sanctuary ends June 2
The last day to provide public testimony online about the National Marine Sanctuary designation for Pacific Remote Islands is Friday.
