Kaua‘i News
Dr. Kenneth Luke appointed as administrator of Hawai‘i State Hospital
The Hawai‘i Department of Health selected Dr. Kenneth Luke as the new administrator of the Hawai‘i State Hospital in Kaneohe on Oʻahu.
State, feds one step closer to protecting native forest birds on Kauaʻi from mosquito-borne diseases
An environmental assessment was finalized, with a finding of no significant impact by at the state and federal levels.
Kaua‘i firefighters extinguish 3 fires on eastside Sunday
According to a preliminary report, KFD personnel arrived on the scene and discovered that a bystander had put out the fire. Evidence of a fire was located near a comfort station on a cement slab.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for Kaua‘i County
The high surf advisory is expected last till 6 a.m. Thursday.
Brown Water Advisory issue at Hanapepe Salt Pond
The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris.
University of Hawaiʻi establishes Genome Research Center to understand health disparities
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is launching the University of Hawaiʻi Pacific Center for Genome Research with a $10.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the genetic causes of diseases disproportionately affecting Native Hawaiians and Asian Americans.
Hanalei Bay closed to swimming, ocean activities after apparent shark bite
Lifeguards will reassess the water Monday afternoon, at least 24 hours after the incident, to determine if it is safe for swimming.
University of Hawaiʻi study: Intense tropical cyclones arriving earlier due to climate change
Research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa revealed that intense tropical cyclones, equivalent to category 4 and 5 hurricanes, are arriving three to four days earlier with each decade of climate change, increasing the risk of compounding extreme weather events.
Lane closures slated next week in Kapa‘a as roundabout work continues
The closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16-20. Dates and times are subject to change depending on weather and other factors.
4-time runner-up Lucy Charles-Barclay wins 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kona
After finishing second four times, Lucy Charles-Barclay of Great Britain wins the 2023 VinFast Ironman World Championship in Kona in a record time of 8:24:31.
VinFast Ironman World Championship underway in Kona; Charles-Barclay leading all-women’s field
The best female professional and amateur triathletes in the world are now battling it out in a bid to be crowned the next 2023 VinFast Ironman World Champion.
Six Kaua‘i nonprofits awarded total of $1 million through Life’s Choices grant program
Kaua‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Like has no doubt the collective projects of the awardees will save lives, reduce recidivism and increase public safety.
UH named one of nation’s best workplaces for parents, families by Newsweek
The university is one of two Hawaiʻi employers and only eight universities throughout the nation that made the global news magazine’s list of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families.”
Road closure scheduled for portions of Halehaka Road
Portions of Halehaka Road, between Akoki Street and Kalae Street, in Līhu‘e will be closed all week starting Monday to allow for road resurfacing work.
Kaua‘i firefighters respond to multiple blazes this week; no injuries were reported
The first fire was reported on Tuesday shortly after 9:40 p.m. in Kekaha.
Julie Moss returns to the Ironman in Kona ‘To be that fearless 23-year-old again’
Ironman World Championship competitor Julie Moss reflects on 1982 race and her relationship with Hawai’i ever since.
All-female Ironman World Championship in Kona features a mom trying for 2 wins in row
Starting at 6:25 a.m. HST, women will begin the grueling 140.6-mile race at Kailua Bay. Following the 2.4-mile swim, athletes will transition to the bike for 112 miles and finish the race with a 26.2-mile run.
Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce donates to Pacific Missile Range Facility for Navy Birthday Ball
The donation makes the ball, which is today on the birthday of the U.S. Navy, free for all junior sailors and lowers the cost for the other participants.
Reminder: Disposal of lithium batteries available at centers in Puhi, Līhuʻe
Products containing lithium batteries should not be disposed of with regular trash. When damaged, lithium batteries can cause fires.
Volcano Watch: The Great Hawaiʻi ShakeOut and the earthquake energy budget
The Great Hawaiʻi ShakeOut is an annual event for kamaʻāina and visitors alike to practice and prepare for when a large damaging earthquake hits the Hawaiian Islands.
