Kaua‘i News

New webcam videos from USGS shows fissure 3 and new fissure 4 is feeding lava flows downslope to the north/northeast. Fissure 3 is feeding the largest lava flow.

HI-EMA: Hawaiʻi has the largest single integrated Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety in the world.

A high surf advisory was issued for west- and north-facing shores on the Garden Isle.

A portion of the parking lot at Nāwiliwili Park fronting Kalapakī Bay, in Līhu‘e, will be closed starting tomorrow for repairs due to damages caused by the high surf over the weekend.

The bright red glow in the dark night skies of Mauna Loa erupting on the Big Island made way for an overcast morning, with the skies becoming a beautiful purple and blue as the sun rose.

At this time, lava flows are contained within the summit area of Mauna Loa and are not threatening downslope communities on the Big Island, but residents at risk from lava flows should review their preparedness.

Rainfall may be light at first, but heavier slow-moving showers are expected to develop on Kauaʻi, bringing the potential for flash flooding.

One lane on a portion of Maluhia Road in Kōloa is scheduled to close on Nov. 28, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for asphalt paving work.

Nominated athletes can be in the field of surfing, football, canoe racing, baseball or any other sport. But they must meet the Hawaiʻi Sports Hall of Fame’s criteria.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources is working to curb illegal hiking in an area known as Narnia.

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announce lane closures for Nov. 6 to Dec. 2.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory sets the two designations for volcanoes in Hawai’i and American Samoa.

Kalāheo Elementary School’s version of “101 Dalmatians” is directed by Laine Griffith, with some downright adorable doggie dancing choreographed by Selah Johnson.

Topics covered include proper methods for sharing sweet potato, recognizing banana bunchy top virus and disposal of different kinds of contaminated plant materials.

Intermittent one-lane closures are planned during the week to allow road reconstruction at the roundabout. Other portions of the three roadways also will be closed and detours will be in place.

The inauguration of Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami and the Kaua‘i County Council will be held Dec. 1 at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.

The driver of a truck involved in a hit-and-run crash in Līhuʻe critically injured a bicyclist.

Dangerous surf of 20 to 25 feet is forecast along north-facing shores.

Operation Santa encourages Hawaiʻi children to create and submit their Santa wish list letters for potential “adoption” by anonymous gift-givers.

A severe weather forecast has been issued for the entire state starting tonight through Thanksgiving Day.