Kaua‘i News
Per Tradition, Rodeo Kicks off Kōloa Plantation Days Festival
For 21 years, the Paniolo Heritage Rodeo at CJM Country Stables in Po‘ipū, has opened the Kōloa Plantation Days Festival in July.
Update: 7 Fires Reported on Maui, No Injuries
Maui Fire Department confirmed that the seven fire calls today between a 90-minute time span in Central Maui are suspicious in nature and under investigation, Mauai News Now reported.
Missing Lāwaʿi Man Found Dead in Kōke‘e
A Lāwaʿi man reported missing on Sunday in the trails off Miloli’i Ridge Road in Kōke‘e State Park, was found dead Thursday afternoon at Ku‘Ia Natural Reserve area in Kōke‘e State Park.
Competition Seeks Young Women Filmmakers Interested in Climate Change, Coastal Resilience
Young women filmmakers in Hawai‘i with an interest in climate change and coastal resilience are invited to submit short films as part of a statewide contest.
Firefighters Battle Multiple Brush Fires in Central Maui
Unconfirmed reports to Maui Now are saying fire crews are battling at least a half-dozen different brush fires of varying sizes in Central Maui.
2 Big Island Observatories Help Produce First Image of Black Hole at Center of The Milky Way
The world now has an image of the giant occupying the darkness at the center of the Milky Way thanks to a collaborative effort among more than 300 researchers from 80 institutes from around the globe, including 11 observatories, two of which are on the Big Island.
Search Suspended For Missing Lāwa‘i Man
Efforts by authorities to find a missing Lāwa‘i man have concluded.
Weekly Briefing: COVID Cases Continue to Increase
COVID case counts on Kaua‘i continued increasing during the past week and now are the highest in the state, based on population, according to the county’s weekly video briefing.
Lane Closure at Kōloa Road in Lāwa‘i Scheduled May 23-27
A closure at the turn lane off Kōloa Road onto Kaumuali‘i Highway is scheduled from May 23-27 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC. announced.
Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff for 1 Million American Lives Claimed by COVID-19
At the direction of the President of the United States, and on behalf of Gov. David Ige, Acting Gov. Josh Green ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect and remembrance of the 1 million Americans who have died of COVID-19.
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive Goes Virtual
The U.S. Postal Service’s food drive in Hawai‘i, “Stamp Out Hunger,” is going virtual.
Baby Formula Recall Hits Stores Across U.S.
Supply disruptions and a massive safety recall of baby formula in the U.S. has led to many products being taken off store shelves leaving families scrambling.
Resurfacing Work Scheduled for Portion of Kōke‘e Road
A portion of Kōke‘e Road near Old Mana Road will be closed May 16-24, weekdays, for road resurfacing work.
Weekly COVID Update: Over 5K New Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 5,768 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 11, bringing the statewide total to 258,422.
Coast Guard Pulls 1 Mariner, 2 Dogs Aboard Disabled Vessel to Shore
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter William Hart assisted one mariner and two dogs aboard the disabled 32-foot sailboat Wind Rush north of O‘ahu, Monday.
Online Registration For Summer Fun Program Begins Next Week
Parents, mark your calendars. Registration for the county’s Summer Fun program opens next week.
Trade Winds Help Produce Enhanced Shower Activity in April
April put more of the “rainy” back in the 2021-22 rainy season.
Legislature Passes Measure to Support Pilot Program for Women’s Court
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary applauded the Hawaii State Legislature for its support of a three-year pilot program to create a Women’s Court.
Legislature Passes Measures to Protect State’s Natural Resources
The state Legislature, among many other priorities during the 2022 legislative session, took action to be a better steward of the environment.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Kalāheo Now Slated Later This Week
Lane closures for portions of roadways in Kalāheo that were planned for late last week and earlier this week have been postponed until later this week.
