Kauai News

The public is reminded that schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Dec. 7, 1941, truly was a day of infamy and a day the United States shall never forget: “May we all recommit to fulfilling the future they fought for — one grounded in freedom, democracy, equality and opportunity for all,” said U.S. President Joe Biden in a presidential proclamation.

The company filed a notice with the state in November about the impending layoffs of employees in distribution and warehousing statewide.

Emergency sewer line repair on the Līhu‘e roadway will continue Dec. 9-11. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and expect delays if they must drive through the work area.

While surf along north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau will decline tonight, the new swll will cause waves to rise again Saturday above advisory levels.

Police report 44-year-ld Brandi Titus was found safe.

Property owners on the Garden Isle should have received their notice beginning Dec. 1. The document provides critical information used to determine a property owner’s real property tax bill.

The approximately 10-foot-tall Christmas “tree” features 130 specimens of at least 12 tropical plant species.

Warning was issued for several areas along California and Oregon coasts, including San Francisco, following magnitude-7 earthquake about 40 miles west-northwest off northern California coast this morning; Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu says there was no threat of tsunami waves in Hawai‘i.

Kumano I Ke Ala o Makaweli, a Native Hawaiian-led nonprofit, will use the grant funding to implement the West Kauaʻi ʻOihana Mahi ʻAi Kalo (Taro Farming Industry) Revitalization Project.

The highly anticipated holiday event returns this week, which means there will be some streets closed along the parade route and other considerations to keep in mind.

The 7-year veteran of the Kaua‘i County Agency on Elderly Affairs was sworn in Tuesday, taking over the agency’s helm from Kealoha Takahashi who retired in November. Ishida has been a progam specialist at the agency since 2017, overseeing its information and referral program. However, her tenure with the county spans much longer.

The county Department of Public Works and contractor The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions announced the work is scheduled from 6 to 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday, in the vicinity of Kaumuali‘i Highway, weather permitting.

Crews are completing the installation of a temporary waterline as part of a project that began Monday. Work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

This is a follow-up to the initial open house outreach talk story session in July, during which many ideas were gathered. Those became the basis for alternative plans, which will be presented during Saturday’s meeting.

Peak surf heights of 12 to 16 feet are forecast along north-facing shorelines, with west-facing shorelines expected to see surf of 8 to 12 feet throughout the advisory period of noon today through 6 a.m. Wednesday.

The Mini Hoopster League is open to boys and girls in kindergarten and first grade, while the Junior Hoopster League is for boys and girls in second and third grade. There is no cost to participate.

6 proposals were awarded for the 2024-25 fiscal year. A total of 13 proposals were accepted in the areas of small business support, energy and sustainability, creative industries, agriculture, destination management, cultural opportunities and circular economy.

Increase would provide an extra $40 a month in benefits to a family of 4 in the islands getting help through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, often still referred to as food stamps.

Longtime Kaua‘i County councilmember Mel Rapozo was confirmed as chair, and KipuKai Kuali‘i was named as vice chair at the inauguration of the new council.