Kaua‘i News
National Weather Service advises against hosting outdoor Thanksgiving dinners due to severe weather
A severe weather forecast has been issued for the entire state starting tonight through Thanksgiving Day.
Strong northeast winds, significant north swell possible on Thanksgiving
You might want to change any plans you have outside on Turkey Day.
Brush fire at Kauaʻi Coffee extinguished by firefighters on Monday
Kauaʻi firefighters navigated through coffee fields to put out the blaze, which was about 100 by 600 yards in size.
Kauaʻi firefighters and local surfers rescue swimmer at Keālia Beach
The swimmer rescued was a 22-year-old visitor from Colorado.
Kaua‘i residents encouraged to continue making appointments for services at DMV
Kaua‘i residents are encouraged to continue making appointments for services at the Department of Motor Vehicles, especially with the end of the year and upcoming holiday season.
What to expect for Thanksgiving holiday travel in Hawai’i this year
An estimated 9.7 million residents of Hawai‘i, Alaska and the U.S. West Coast plan to travel for Thanksgiving.
No injuries reported after small brush fire ignites in Līhu‘e
No injuries were reported and no structures were damaged following a brush fire in Līhu‘e Sunday afternoon.
National Weather Service issues red flag warning for leeward areas of Kaua‘i
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the leeward areas of Kaua‘i County till 6 p.m.
Hawai’i remembers 527 deaths in five years on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
In Hawaiʻi, there were 60 fatalities statewide in the first six months of 2022, compared to 46 during the same period in 2021.
County offices to be closed for Thanksgiving
Following the holiday, regular business hours for county offices and services will resume Nov. 25.
UH study shows reef halos could be key to remote checkup of coral health worldwide
These bands of bare, sandy seafloor surrounding coral patch reefs could provide a window into reef health around the globe.
More road closures scheduled in Kapa‘a because of roundabout construction project
During the next several weeks, traffic control configurations around the Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road and Kawaihau Road intersection will change.
Video shows how parasitic wasps saved native Wiliwili trees in Hawai’i from extinction
“Wiliwili is a keystone species in our dry forests, and nearly every part of this special tree is used by cultural practitioners. The impact of losing this species would have been profound.” — Chipper Wichman, President of the National Tropical Botanical Garden
High surf advisory for north-facing shores extended statewide
The north swell causing the advisory level surf is expected to begin falling later today.
Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park largely free of rubbish and squatters
A team of four officers from the state Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement flew into Kalalau yesterday to conduct a “sweep” of the beach and the valley and found only two of the 20 campers did not have a permit.
SNAP emergency benefits in Hawaiʻi extended through the holidays
SNAP is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is the largest food nutrition assistance program in the country.
Kauaʻi short 43 full-time doctors; new UH medical school program will help
“Statistics confirm that Neighbor Islands have higher death rates from many causes due to the lack of healthcare providers,” said Jim Winkler, founder of Hale Lea Medicine & Urgent Care Clinic.
High surf alert for north-facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
Surf of 12 to 16 feet is expected for north-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Niʻihau, Molokaʻi and Maui.
On Utility Scam Awareness Day, here is what you should know about scammers targeting Hawaiʻi
“Cryptocurrency is not accepted as payment for any utility service in Hawaiʻi, whether electricity, phone, internet, gas or water,” said Stephen Levins, executive director of the State of Hawaiʽi Office of Consumer Protection.
Low pay for early childhood educators in Hawaiʻi addressed in UH Mānoa project
“As we redesign the early educator preparation programs through higher education, we also need to close the compensation gaps to recruit and retain more highly qualified early educators,” said Theresa Lock, an early childhood instructor who directs the UH early education project.
