Kaua‘i News
Ige Vetoes 28 of 30 Bills on His Intent to Veto List
Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday, July 12, that he is vetoing 26 bills and line-item vetoing two others on his intent to veto list, which he released last month.
High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory has been issued for south-facing shores till 6 p.m. Thursday.
Water Conservation Notice Issued From Wainiha to Hā’ena
The county is notifying the public about an immediate water conservation notice for portions of the island.
Hanapēpē Man Arrested Following Hit-And-Run Crash Involving Elderly Pedestrian
A Kaua’i man faces several charges after a hit-and-run traffic crash that involved an elderly pedestrian earlier this month in Kapa‘a.
Kaua‘i District Health Office to Conduct COVID Response Survey
The public is getting a chance to weigh in on how health officials responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘This Is Just The First’
A massive galaxy cluster discovered by UH researchers is among the Inaugural images captured by NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope.
Lane Closures Dates Change for Portions of Pu‘u Road Work
The following date changes will take place for Pu‘u Road, Lolo Road, and Papalina Road from July 14-22 on weekdays, the county announced.
Maluhia Road to Close for Community Clean-up July 16
The public is advised that Maluhia Road, from Kaumuali‘i Highway to Ala Kino‘iki junction, will be closed on Saturday, July 16, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a community clean-up.
Downed Utility Pole Causes Road Closure in Kapaʻa
Apopo Road near Aliali Road in Kapaʻa is closed due to a downed utility pole.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Gives Birth to 14th Pup
A Hawaiian monk seal has given birth to its 14th pup over the weekend on Oʻahu.
Ige Signs Historic Funding Bill for Hawaiian Home Lands
Gov. David Ige today, Friday, July 11, signed into law the most consequential allocation of funding for the implementation of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, in its 100-year history.
Removing The Nitrogen Bottleneck in The World’s Food Supply
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher and Department of Chemistry professor emeritus Roger Cramer is a part of a team that developed a synthetic way to transform nitrogen into a bioavailable form that could allow for the production of ammonia fertilizer at a much lower cost and ultimately lead to greater food production across the globe.
KPD Records Window Closed Today
The walk-up window for the Kaua‘i Police Department records division will be closed today due to staffing shortage, the department announced Monday.
Study: Deep Sea Mining Noise Pollution Will Stretch Hundreds of Miles
A recent study on underwater noise pollution from seabed mining operations, which included scientists from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, found that noise from one mine alone could travel roughly 311 miles in gentle weather conditions, which could affect the understudied species living in the deep sea.
Salvation Army Hosts Back-to-School Supply Drives for Keiki in Need
The Salvation Army is asking the Big Island community to step up and help keiki in need get the supplies they need for the upcoming school year.
Study: Micronesians Came From East Asia, Polynesia More Than 3,000 Years Ago
Research involving four co-authors with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa ties has revealed the origins of the inhabitants of Micronesia. Prior to the study, the inhabiting of this vast region was a mystery.
UH Study: Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Vaccination Rates Affected by Trust Levels
A new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study explains vaccine hesitancy among Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders in Hawaiʻi at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and researchers say the findings could provide a foundation for communication strategies for other health policies beyond the pandemic.
UH Oral Health Toolkit Aids Keiki in Hawaiʻi And Beyond
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa associate professor from the Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing has developed an oral health toolkit to teach nurses, doctors and health care students how to effectively integrate oral health into their practice.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Kawaihau Road
Construction work will require the temporary closure of portions of a Kapa‘a roadway this week.
