Kaua‘i News
Zoom forum to provide information about proposed Green Amendment
Maya van Rossum, founder and leader of The Green Amendment for the Generations Movement, will lead the discussion.
Nearly $3M in micro-grants to help tackle food insecurity throughout Hawaiʻi
More than 30 of the grants awarded through the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture’s Micro-Grants for Food Security Program are coming to Kauaʻi County.
Federal legislation passes to help Native Hawaiian survivors of sexual violence
The legislation, led by Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi and signed by President Biden, provides funding to Native Hawaiian survivors of all types of sexual and gender-based violence.
Gov. Green appoints seven, including first director of Wellness and Resilience
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green appointed former Kauaʻi County Councilmember Jimmy Tokioka as Deputy of the Department of Transportation – Airports Division.
Mālama Kaua‘i to host food access planning meetings in January
The meetings will be focused on how to increase local food access and create sustainable food systems on Kaua‘i
Missing Washington State woman located and safe
The Kaua‘i Police Department thanks the public for its assistance in locating Jessica Rose Lucero.
Federal agency proposes critical habitat on Kauaʻi, Maui and Big Island for ʻiʻiwi
Approximately 275,647 acres of federal, state and private lands are proposed as critical habitat for ʻiʻiwi , a species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Cooperation on stewardship of forest and crop lands spans more than 125 years in Hawai‘i
Although two separate state departments exist today, the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture continue to maintain similar land stewardship principles that complement one another.
Kauaʻi Island Utility Co-op asks state for rate increase
The increase is designed to provide the co-op with about a 9.42% increase in its electric revenues.
Search ends for California man who went missing while swimming Christmas Day at ‘Anini Beach
The search for 56-year-old Prakash Shroff was suspended Wednesday afternoon after a four-day effort by land, air and sea to find him.
Deadline nears to appeal 2023 real property tax assessment
Prior to filing an appeal, however, owners are encouraged to discuss any differences they might have with the appraisers.
County green waste sites recycling old Christmas trees
Christmas trees are accepted for recycling daily at the green waste drop-off areas at County of Kaua‘i refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill.
Farmers in Hawaiʻi struggle with depression, UH study finds
Farmers in the Hawaiian Islands who are 45 years old or younger are going into 2023 facing unprecedented mental stress, with a recent University of Hawaiʻi study finding 48% have experienced depression and 14% have struggled with suicidal thoughts.
West Kaua’i Energy Project clears environmental regulatory hurdle
The West Kauaʻi Energy Project can move forward after the completion of a four-year environmental review process has led to the state’s Finding of No Significant Impact.
Just days left to comment about proposed use of mosquito ‘birth control’ to combat avian malaria
The public has until Friday, Dec. 30, to comment on a request from the state to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an emergency exemption from the federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.
Emergency relief period extended in response to Hawai‘i Life Flight accident in waters between Maui and Big Island
The governor extended the disaster emergency relief period through Jan. 6, 2023.
DLNR recruits fill two drop-off boxes for annual Toys for Tots drive
The 42 men and women of recruit class 22-01 collected more than 80 new toys, books and games for the annual toy drive.
Hawaiʻi lumber association to dissolve after saying it accomplished its mission
The association was founded in 2003 during a time of uncertainty in Hawaiʻi’s lumber industry, when lumber professionals were struggling to compete with other building material businesses.
Senate committee releases public briefings schedule for Hawaiʻi State budget
The purpose of the public briefings is to provide the space for state and county agencies to present their budget requests to the Ways and Means committee prior to the start of the 2023 Hawaiʻi State legislative session.
UPDATE: Search will resume Wednesday morning for missing swimmer off ‘Anini Beach
Multiple agencies continue their search for a missing California man who was apparently swept out while swimming at ‘Anini Beach on Sunday afternoon.
