Kaua‘i News
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.
Hawaiʻi International Film Festival opens at Waimea Theater with movies with Kauaʻi ties
Several films have been selected for their close ties to Kaua‘i, including Hawai‘i poet laureate Kealoha’s debut film “The Story of Everything,” which will be shown Nov. 20.
Controlled agriculture burn to be conducted near Kaumakani
The company doing the controlled agriculture burn will provide fire protection, with tenders and spotters to monitor the permitted activity.
2022 Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Conference on Dec. 8 and 9; registration now open
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s 2022 Conference will be guided by a commitment to Mālama Ku‘u Home, which means “Caring for My Beloved Home.”
High surf alert for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau and Oʻahu
The surf will build to 10 to 16 feet along north-facing shores and 8 to 12 feet along west-facing shores.
Kauaʻi DMV will close at 10 a.m. Nov. 17 for staff training
Staff training is for the DMV integration project that involves combining the Drivers Licensing and Motor Vehicle Registration divisions into one, full-service DMV.
Annual holiday Check-Out Hunger program supports Hawaiʻi Foodbank Kaua’i
This year’s Check-Out Hunger program will take place in supermarkets on Kauaʻi, Maui and O‘ahu from today through Jan. 20, 2023.
Hawai’i Medical Service Association invests $25,000 for Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i youth program
Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i will use the funding for its Ke Kahua O Ka Malamalama after-school and intercession program.
Pacific Media Group and Hawai’i Visitors & Convention Bureau to launch Official Island Visitor Guidebooks
In 2023, Pacific Media Group will publish: Experience Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi; Experience Kauaʻi; Experience Oʻahu; and Experience the Island of Hawaiʻi.
Lane closure scheduled for Lāwa‘i roadway
The closure between Kōloa Road and Thronas Concrete is necessary for road resurfacing work.
Additional lane closures scheduled as Kapa‘a roundabout construction continues
The intersection of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road and Kawaihau Road will experience temporary traffic shifts and temporary traffic control plans will be in place.
