Kauai News

Kaua‘i Fire Chief Michael Gibson said Tuesday that their courage, collaboration and “unwavering commitment were instrumental in combating the devastating Hanapēpē and Kaumakani fires”; also recognized them for work responding during following days to Kōke‘e fires.

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is warning the public about phone scammers impersonating state officials and government agencies to target primarily dental professionals.

The gopher snake was discovered the morning of Nov. 16 by staff at a store that had unloaded about half of the trees from the container before the special delivery holiday hitchhiker was revealed.

There had been one death, 39 reported illnesses and 15 hospitalizations as of Nov. 19 in 18 states connected with the outbreak. State health officials are investigating if the carrots have caused illness or adverse effects in Hawaiʻi.

Free benefits program, taking off in January 2025, offers Hawai‘i residents greater value when flying with the airline on neighbor island trips, including free checked bag and 10% or 20% of one booking per quarter.

Kaua‘i County Public Works Solid Waste explained that because the Kapa‘a transfer station is closed and under renovation and the Līhu‘e transfer station is still under construction, individual rubbish trucks must offload at the landfill instead of transfer stations, resulting in longer haul times.

The closure from Dec. 1-16 is necessary so contractor Pacific Concrete, Cutting & Coring can repair the pool’s concrete deck.

Collaboration of conservation divers successfully removed and relocated nearly 11 years of coral growth from a decommissioned fish farm pipe ring during complex 3-day operation in West Hawai‘i waters.

The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, awarded $8.4 million to extend program through end of 2026, benefiting SNAP participants and local farmers statewide, including on Kaua‘i.

Surf has finally fallen below advisory levels along eastern shorelines after several days.

Each year, the third Thursday of November is recognized as the Great American Smokeout, a day that encourages those who smoke to commit to healthier, smoke-free lives.

Applications are now open for the Ocean Guardian Youth Ambassador program by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which provides a new level of engagement for youth committed to ocean conservation and stewardship.

The Surfrider Foundation Kauaʻi Chapter is urging fishermen, recreational users and those who appreciate the natural beauty of Wailua Bay to show up for a public informational meeting hosted by the Department of Transportation from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 21.

Kauaʻi Police ask for the publicʻs help in the search for Samuel Gray, 22, of Hanalei.

The new shaka curriculum comes on the heels of “Shaka, A Story of Aloha,” winning the Best Documentary Award in the Hawai’i International Film Festival.

This award is the most prestigious honor the Better Business Bureau Foundation bestows on businesses operating within its eight-state service area.

Controversy about the Wainiha wastewater project began last month, when Native Hawaiian community members protested at the property due to concerns of potential desecration of iwi kupuna (ancestral remains).

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Native Hawaiian oral traditions record a rich history of the changing volcanic landscape in Hawaiʻi. Interweaving cultural knowledge with scientific disciplines can provide a more complete understanding of past events, including the largest known lava flow eruption of Kīlauea.

Arryl Kaneshiro, who previously had served on the council, works for Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Kauaʻi compound and first-time office holder Fern Ānuenue Holland works for the nonprofit Hawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action.