Kaua‘i News

Presentations during the co-op’s Annual Meeting included information about key accomplishments in 2022, the 2022 Annual Report and an update to the co-op’s Strategic Plan.

Payments from the $328 million settlement in the Kalima et al. v. State of Hawai‘i class action breach of trust lawsuit are expected to begin being distributed after Sept. 1.

The Garden Island Boogie Board Classic was founded in 2018 by professional bodyboarders Jeff Hubbard and Chris Burkart, who wanted to establish a premier bodyboard competition on Kaua‘i.

In his new role as vice provost of student success, Steven D. Fenster will collaborate with the University’s center for academic success, student life, library, and learning commons teams.

According to Hawai‘i Department of Transportation, crews will require intermittent full closures of Kaumualiʻi Highway to cut down and remove dangerous branches that hang over the roadway.

Honorable Mention was awarded to Kaua‘i High School upcoming senior, Èsjhalee Chung Ching Man.

Hawaiʻi Sen. Brian Schatz led a senate delegation that went to Iceland to learn about the countryʻs work on climate change, to strengthen U.S.-Iceland ties and discuss the NATO Alliance.

The Hawaiʻi State Division of Aquatic Resources will hold public hearings on the proposed adoption of administrative rules that establish provisions for the Ocean Stewardship User Fee.

Emergency responders transported the man to Wilcox Medical Center due to injuries sustained in the collision.

Personnel with the Hanalei fire station, Ocean Safety Bureau, Rescue 3 aboard Air 1, and the United States Coast Guard responded to the incident.

Kalāheo fire station personnel discovered flames through a second-story window and attacked the fire.

The facility is closed for maintenance.

Tropical storm conditions have ended in Hawaiʻi. Calvin is now a post-tropical cyclone and continues moving away from the state to the west.

“This is our opportunity to share with our members what has transpired over the past year and what we can look forward to, while receiving questions and feedback from them as well,” said Kauaiʻi Island Utility Cooperative’s President and Chief Executive Officer David Bissell.

An emergency water service shutdown is scheduled on a portion of Kuamo’o Road Kapa‘a starting at 10:30 a.m. due to a recent mainline break.

Tropical Storm Calvin is expected to pass well south of Kauaʻi, but it will produce periods of heavy rainfall over the island that could lead to flooding and landslides over steep terrain, especially over windward mountain slopes.

Eligible nonprofit organizations can now apply for varying amounts up to $10,000 of funding.

During hurricane season, emergency preparations are essential, from 72-hour kits, to evacuation plans to securing items around the home. Ensuring pets are prepared is no exception.

Update: Ocean Safety Bureau officials on Tuesday afternoon reopened Kekaha Beach to swimming.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide is looking to fill immediate openings at Marriott’s Kaua‘i Beach Club, Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort and The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort for sales and marketing positions.