Kauai News
New momentum behind Kaiser nurses, health care professionals after 5-day strike
Thousands of frontline caregivers will return to the bargaining table Oct. 28-29 backed by community support and a national patient safety mandate.
Kaua‘i County gears up for Rice Street Block Party
The family-focused event is scheduled for Saturday fro 4 to 8 p.m. 
Kurt Suzuki of Maui to become first MLB manager from Hawaiʻi — for Los Angeles Angels
Kurt Suzuki, a 2001 graduate from Mauiʻs Baldwin High School, will become the first MLB manager from Hawai’i when he takes command of the Los Angeles Angels.
Līhuʻe Library celebrates fall with family-friendly events through November
The Līhuʻe Public Library invites all ages to embrace the fall with six weeks of vibrant events, from DIY Halloween crafts and “Not So Scary” Movie Night to the beloved “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.” 
Endangered snails transferred to Bishop Museum’s Pūpū Ola: Kāhuli Captive Rearing Research Center
The public will be able to view these rare snails for the first time during Bishop Museum’s 4th Annual Kāhuli Festival on Oct. 25.
Kaua‘i County to hold online public auction
Items up for auction include vehicles, equipment, and more.
100th public pre-K classroom opens in Hawaiʻi, advancing universal access for keiki
Hawaiʻi celebrated a major milestone toward making preschool accessible to all keiki with the opening of the state’s 100th public pre-kindergarten classroom.
Body of man found floating in waters off Lucy Wright Beach Park; resuscitation efforts fail
Witnesses told police that 60-year-old Angel Tapia — who might have been impaired at the time — was offshore in a kayak when a wave capsized the vessel.
Federal SNAP work requirement changes to begin Nov. 1; guidance and resources offered
Under the new federal law, those affected must complete an average of 80 hours per month (20 hours per week) in qualifying work or training activity. Acceptable activities include paid or self-employment, volunteer service with a government or nonprofit organization, or participation in job training programs such as SNAP Employment and Training, or services at American Job Centers.
Hyundai Hope on Wheels, local Hyundai dealers make $160K impact to keiki cancer care
Nonprofit recently made a significant investment in the future of cancer care for children in Hawai‘i, gifting the funds to Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, the only full-service women’s and children’s hospital in the state.
Increased biosecurity urged to protect birds from highly pathogenic avian influenza
The migratory season for birds through the Pacific flyway is ongoing and there has been a multi-agency effort to monitor and conduct surveillance activities, as well as to prevent spread of the virus when and where possible.
Magnitude-4.2 quake off Big Island felt as far away as Waimea on Kauaʻi
The quake struck at close to 8:30 a.m. Sunday 11 miles northwest of Kalaʻoa at a depth of 27 miles, offshore of Hawaiʻi Island’s west side and near Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport. 
Kauaʻi Bus community outreach event scheduled this week
The event, planned for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23, will highlight the introduction of new battery electric buses and their connection to the Kauaʻi Bus Short Range Transit Plan and Kauaʻi Multimodal Land Transportation Plan.
Kaua‘i Fire Department rescues hiker from Hanakapi‘ai Trail
Crews located the Virginia woman upon their arrival at the Hā‘ena trail shortly after 2:25 p.m. Oct. 18; she was experiencing apparent weakness, exhaustion and nausea.
Donate clothes, toys, books and more during monthly reuse collection event in Līhu‘e
EWaste, chemicals, appliances, baby items, medical equipment, or broken items will not be accepted.
Līhuʻe’s ‘No Dictators’ rally draws 500 as part of nationwide protest against President Trump
The local participants joined an estimated 7 million Americans at about 2,700 protests in one of the larger single-day nationwide demonstrations in U.S. history.
State launches Hele Imua Internship for agriculture industry
Interns will earn $20 per hour for part-time work of up to 19.5 hours per week, during which they gain hands-on experience in seeding, planting, weeding, harvesting and delivery.
Nonprofits can now apply for Kaua‘i County recycling and waste diversion grant funding
A total of $40,000 is available through this competitive grant program; completed applications must be submitted by 3 p.m. Nov. 14.
17 lane closures scheduled during week of Oct. 19-24 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
Kauaʻi girl suffers head injury, paralysis from swimming accident in Hanapēpē River
Gia-lynn “Gia” Pacheco, a vibrant 12-year-old from Hanapēpē, is in critical condition and facing a difficult recovery following a devastating swimming accident on Oct. 7 that left her paralyzed in her lower body.

 
 
 
 