Kauai News
Public input sought on future of environmental education, interpretation at Hulē’ia National Wildlife Refuge
Existing uses at the refuge are being re-evaluated and now include Native Hawaiian organization Mālama Hulē‘ia cultural and environmental stewardship programs.
Kapa‘a woman indicted by federal grand jury for scheme to defraud coronavirus assistance program
Kaiaulani C. Kaiawe, also known as Coty K. Duhaylongsod, was indicted on 4 counts of wire fraud, 3 counts of aggravated identity theft and 1 count of money laundering.
Economic bottom line: ‘Buckle up for the years ahead’
Despite steady local forecast path so far, Hawaiʻi’s economic outlook becomes unclear as federal policy changes loom with incoming Trump Administration introducing broad uncertainty.
Update: Red flag warning canceled for leeward Kaua‘i
As winds begin to decrease and relative humidity rebounds, the threat of critical fire weather has diminished.
Multiagency search continues for missing Alaska woman in waters off Hanakāpī‘ai
Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel responded shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday following the report of a missing swimmer at the beach. Kaua’i Fire Department and Ocean Safety Bureau personnel searched Wednesday afternoon, and U.S. Coast Guard personnel continued searching through the evening. The search resumed Thursday morning.
Governor issues emergency proclamation in response to red flag warning
The proclamation enables rapid deployment of resources to mitigate risks in an effort to address existing and potential impacts caused by inclement weather conditions, in this case critical fire weather that could lead to wildfires.
Water service shutdown scheduled today for portion of Menehune Road in Waimea
The Kaua‘i County Department of Water scheduled the water service shutdown for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today so a new service lateral could be installed.
Work to continue on parts of Wailua Homesteads Park through most of January 2025
Kaua’i County Parks and Recreation announces tennis and basketball courts at park will be closed through Jan. 24, 2025, as project progresses, weather permitting.
Kaua‘i students to channel Agatha Christie in mystery ‘And Then There Were None’
The stage play will run from Dec. 13 through 15 at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall in Līhu‘e.
US Coast Guard rescues 5 people after vessel capsizes off Kaua‘i
All 5 and their boat were then transported by a response boat and its crew back to Nāwiliwili Harbor. No injuries were reported.
H5 avian influenza detected on Big Island
Bird flu was found in influent collected Dec. 2 at Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the first time the bird flu was detected in Hawaiʻi County and the first detection of the avian influenza on a neighbor island.
Festival of Lights reopens, once again displaying upcycled trash that became festive treasures
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the festival’s blazing brightness to dwindle to just a glimmer, limited to just courtyard lighting and window displays, more than half of the entire collection of trees, decorations and floor-to-ceiling displays made from recycled and reclaimed materials is once again on view for in person viewing.
Firecracker permit applications available through New Year’s Eve
Kaua‘i Fire Department officials also advise everyone to exercise caution when igniting firecrackers, follow the listed instructions and ensure children are being supervised by an adult at all times.
Update: High surf advisory extended as overlapping northwest swells head toward peak
The National Weather Service in Honolulu says surf along the north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau will remain above advisory levels through today and tonight until after the swells decline to seasonal norms likely by Thursday.
Reduced adoption fees help more Kauaʻi pets find their forever homes before Christmas
The Kaua’i Humane Society is at maximum capacity with over 79 adoptable dogs and puppies and 203 adoptable cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes this December.
University of Hawai‘i Hawaiian language students select 2024 Hawaiian Word of the Year
The word mākia was selected as the 2024 Huaʻōlelo (Word) of the Year by the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla o Keʻelikōlani, College of Hawaiian Language (KHʻUOK).
University of Hawai‘i and the US Navy partner to support Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands
The agreement is the first in Hawaiʻi between an academic institution, Commander, Navy Region Hawaiʻi and Marine Corps Installations Pacific.
Word of the Year named by English students at University of Hawai‘i
The department’s choice acknowledges the complex nature of what lies ahead, a press release from the university’s English Department states.
Lane and road closure schedule extended as work continues on Kalāheo Water Systems Improvement Project
According to a press release from Kaua‘i County, the closures have been extended through Dec. 31.
University of Hawai‘i professor looks to protect native birds using artificial intelligence
Many of Hawaiʻi’s forest birds are facing extinction, and UH Hilo biology professor Patrick Hart is employing a mix of high-tech tools and Native Hawaiian traditions to support their remaining populations.
