Kauai News
Hawaiian monk seal found with shark bite injuries on Kauaʻi dies
A Hawaiian monk seal died at Ke Kai Ola, the Marine Mammal Center’s hospital in Kailua-Kona after suffering a severe shark bite.
With endangered nēnē being killed by humans, state urges residents to be mindful
Fifty years ago nēnē, a rare goose and the Hawaiʻi State bird, was a species on the brink of extinction, with fewer than 30 geese in the wild statewide. They are still endangered and federally protected.
Kaua‘i planning director ‘shocked’ by Coco Palms resort revelations
Kaua’i County Planning Director Kaʻāina Hull vented during a meeting that saw developers and opponents of a new hotel address the Kaua‘i Planning Commission.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The National Weather Service has canceled the high surf advisory for Kauaʻi and Niʻhau.
UPDATE: Kūhiō Highway near the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge reopens
At 4:26 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over the north shore of Kauaʻi. Rain was falling at a rate of up to 2 inches per hour.
Kauaʻi residents urged to participate in survey for 2023 Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study
The County of Kaua‘i Housing Agency urges residents to participate in a telephone and email survey conducted by SMS Research as part of the 2023 Hawai‘i Housing Planning Study.
UPDATE: High surf advisory for portions of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau canceled
The waves on Kauaʻi and NIʻihau have fallen below the surf advisory levels.
Gov. Green outlines plans to address Hawaiʻi’s problems in State of the State
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green delivered his inaugural State of the State address Monday to a joint session of the 32nd Hawai‘i State Legislature, pledging to take on housing, climate change, homelessness and poverty; and he presented his plan about how to tackle these long-standing, challenging issues.
Oʻahu lifeguard beats out world’s best big-wave surfers to win ‘The Eddie’ at Waimea Bay
Oʻahu lifeguard Luke Shepardson won the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational held Sunday at Waimea Bay on Oʻahu’s North Shore.
UH publishes study about aggressive breast cancer in Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women diagnosed with breast cancer have higher rates of Inflammatory Breast Cancer, which is rare but aggressive.
Public may weigh in as Kaua‘i utility seeks 50-year permit
The 50-year permit, if approved, would follow several 5-year incidental take permits granted to KIUC by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service.
Most rain gauges on Kauaʻi record near to above average rainfall in December
Although wet conditions closed out the year, all of the rain gauges on Kauaʻi finished 2022 with near to below average rainfall totals.
First time in 50,000 years green comet commeth; and it may never return again
The green comet was discovered by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, Calif., and made its closest approach to the sun on Jan. 12.
University of Hawaiʻi Board approves tuition freeze for 4 years for community colleges
The new UH schedule freezes tuition for the next two academic years but has 2% increases in resident tuition rates at UH Hilo, UH Mānoa and UH West Oʻahu in academic years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Green to deliver his first State of the State address
The public can watch the speech live in person at the Capitol in Honolulu or via several outlets on the internet.
High surf warning extended for portions of Garden Isle
The warning for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau is now in effect until 6 p.m. Monday.
University of Hawaiʻi investigates coolant leak in Maunakea telescope
The University of Hawaiʻi has notified the Hawaiʻi Department of Health that it is investigating two fluid leaks from the chilling system of the UH 88 inch observatory on Maunakea, operated by the Institute for Astronomy, also known as IfA.
Portion of Kawaihau Road to close for clearing and roadwork next week
A portion of Kawaihau Road will be closed from Jan. 23-27, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation, and sidewalk construction.
Flags ordered at half-staff for funeral services of Princess Kawānanakoa
The princess, who died on Dec. 11, 2022 at age 96, will lie in state at ‘Iolani Palace on Sunday for the public memorial and on Monday there will be her private funeral at Mauna ‘Ala.
Public input sought in survey about traffic safety and issues in Hawaiʻi
Information collected from the survey will help the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation dedicate resources to communities that are greatly impacted by either traffic safety concerns or need additional resources.
