Kaua‘i News
Gardening on the Garden Isle: The KISS method of composting
On Kaua’i, there is no shortage of the four components necessary for composting: carbon, nitrogen, water and air.
Seriously injured female hiker being treated at Hoʻopi’s second falls on Kaua’i; rescue underway
An injured female hiker, located about 1,000 yards below Kauai’s popular Ho’opi hiking trail’s second falls, is being treated for serious injuries by first responders, but weather and location is hampering the rescue.
UH research report: Hawaiʻi’s economy slowing but no recession
The cooling of inflation in Hawaiʻi and nationally is welcome news. But whether it continues to recede will determine if the Federal Reserve pushes interest rates higher and for longer.
Kīlauea on Hawaiʻi Island stops erupting after 61 days
The eruption of Kīlauea has paused after 61 days of lava activity. There also is no active lava within Moku‘āweoweo caldera at the summit of Mauna Loa on the Big island.
Kauaʻi Department of Water participating in EPA’s ‘Fix a Leak Week’
The Kauaʻi County Department of Water is partnering in this national effort once again to offer free leak-detection toilet tablets throughout the month of March.
Mysterious saucer-shaped clouds lingered over Big Island on Wednesday
Even the Subaru Telescope, which normally has its sights set on the cosmos above the summit of Maunakea, tweeted a video of a lenticular cloud over its base facility in Hilo.
Significant damage to corals, live rock caused by grounded yacht along Maui shoreline
State divers conducted a damage assessment and found the grounding and salvage operation of a 120-ton yacht off the shore of Maui caused damage to corals and reef live rock covering at least 19,434-square-feet.
Woman rescued from heavy surf at Donkey Beach on Kauaʻi
First responders on scene at Donkey Beach state that a woman rescued from heavy surf is in serious but stable condition.
Registration open March 9 and 10 for boys and girls basketball
Registration will take place at the Līhu‘e, Hanapēpē, Kapa‘a and Kīlauea neighborhood centers from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
If you have Marketplace health insurance, federal taxes must be filed by April 18
If you need help with 1095A forms, The Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i is ready to help consumers.
11 ethics reform bills pass Hawaiʻi House of Representatives; Senate next for consideration
The report cited a slew of high-profile criminal acts by government workers and officials, including “drug trafficking conspiracy, distribution of methamphetamine and assault by a Kauaʻi County councilman.”
Morgan’s Pond on Kauaʻi to close March 13-17 for debris removal
The closure is necessary to remove debris from recent severe rain and storm events, according to the County of Kaua‘i’s Parks and Recreation Department.
Groundbreaking held for satellite DMV at Kapaʻa Armory
The $177,000 project, contracted by Shioi Construction, includes renovating the armory with three DMV service windows.
Public invited to Kaua’i Mayor Kawakami’s State of County address March 14
Mayor Kawakami’s 2023 State of the County Address will be live-streamed online at www.facebook.com/CountyofKauai.
Hōkūala Kaua‘i announces second annual high school scholarship awards
Hōkūala will award five $1,000 scholarships to help students with their pursuit of an undergraduate college education.
Jeweler Jim Saylor retiring after 47 years with ‘going out of business’ sale in Kapaʻa
To celebrate his shining legacy and the remarkable relationships he’s made over the years, Jim Saylor will be holding a huge “going out of business” sale, starting on March 7.
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative urges preparation for outages due to high winds
Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative provides tips for how to prepare for a possible extended outage.
Dangerous waves up to 40 feet on the way to Kauaʻi, Niʻihau starting Wednesday morning
The forecast is for dangerously large breaking waves building to 30 to 40 feet along north-facing shores and waves of 20 to 30 feet along west-facing shores of Niʻihau and Kauaʻi.
REMINDER: Public invited to help shape future of Kawaihau Road at meeting tonight in Kapaʻa
The scope of the Kawaihau Road project includes rehabilitation and resurfacing of the project roadway, implementing pedestrian and bicycle improvements, improving traffic flow and addressing parking concerns.
UPDATE: High bacteria count notification canceled for Lumahaʻi Beach on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has canceled the high bacteria notification for Lumahaʻi Beach on Kaua‘i.
