Kauai News
Tulsi Gabbard member of team leading Trump’s transition back to Washington
Former Hawai‘i state legislator, former U.S. congresswoman from Hawai‘i, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and ex-Hawai‘i Democrat is helping with the process for the president-elect’s return to the White House; says if given the opportunity to raise Hawai‘i concerns to him while in her role, she will “take every advantage of that.”
UH assists with study focused on spread of drug-resistant pathogens in US waterways
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers will focus on Kauaʻi’s Hanalei River, where they will examine how cesspools and animal agriculture contribute to the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Blessing at Kaua‘i heiau begins Makahiki, season marking start of Hawaiian lunar year
The four-month season of Makahiki is observed throughout the Hawaiian Islands and is dedicated to the god Lono.
Volunteers sought for backpacking service trip into Haleakalā Crater on Maui
The Friends of Haleakalā National Park seek enthusiastic and fit volunteers for a strenuous trip from Dec. 10-12 into the parkʻs wilderness areas to help promote and preserve the diverse environment and beatuy of the park.
Proposals for invasive species control projects sought by state Agriculture Department
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has opened three requests for proposals to assist in the control and management of invasive pests, including the coconut rhinoceros beetle, little fire ants and two-lined spittle bug.
Kauaʻi Police Department celebrates appointment of Deputy Chief Mark Ozaki
The department announced the official appointment of Ozaki last week.
Update: Salt Pond Beach reopens following water main break
A water main break was reported Sunday morning.
Kaua‘i community invited to place lei at annual Veterans Day ceremony in Hanapēpē
The ceremony at the Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery will take place Monday at 11 a.m.
Locals burn rubber at Kauaʻi Raceway Park, the United States’ westernmost drag strip
The final event of the 2024 season takes place Nov. 16, with Islanders of all ages, racing cars of all kinds, to compete for the title “King of the Track.”
Service status of Kauaʻi refuse transfer stations
The County of Kauaʻi Public Information Office released an update on the current service status of Kaua‘i’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill.
Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund awards $1M to 26 Garden Isle nonprofits
The grants support education and youth, health and well-being, workforce development, affordable housing and ‘āina and culture programs around the island.
Partnering together to prevent suicide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is joining forces with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa as well as other partners in an effort to reach populations disproportionately affected by suicide and suicide attempts throughout the islands including men, rural communities, minorities and essential workers.
Volcano Watch: The art and science of geologic mapping
Geologic maps are not an exact depictions of the Earth’s surface. Instead, they display a generalization of interested units and features in correspondence with the scale of a map.
Leadership named in state Senate for upcoming 33rd Hawai‘i Legislative Biennium
Longtime Kaua’i lawmaker Kouchi will again serve as the chamber’s president, a role he has had since 2015.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs names Bill Brennan as communications director
The veteran communicator began his new role Nov. 1. Brennan most recently served as news director at KITV in Honolulu.
Kauaʻiʻs Nadine Nakamura becomes first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives
“Itʻs a testament to her hard work and the amount of respect that people in the building have for her,” State Rep. Luke Evslin said Thursday afternoon.
Temporary closure scheduled for Lydgate Campground in Līhuʻe
Kauaʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation staff will be thoroughly cleaning and performing much-needed grounds maintenance of campground facilities from Nov. 12-21.
Raising awareness about poverty and homelessness
Kaua‘i County hosts small ceremony to mark Homeless Awareness Month, National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and educate public about ‘complex challenge that requires the entire community’s support to solve.’
Kaua‘i businesses, community will ‘Catch A Wave’ at free Shark Tank-style event
Eight finalists selected from 38 applicants will present their Kauaʻi-based small businesses in front of a panel of five judges and a community audience.
