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Chan Zuckerberg Fund invests more than $330,000 for Kauaʻiʻs education
Kauaʻi’s schools have received over $330,000 in unrestricted funds from the Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund.
Free car seat safety checks scheduled across Kauaʻi this month
The first safety check will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 4 in the back parking lot of Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe.
Kawaihau Community Little League Majors All-Stars win state title; now head to West Regional tournament
The team from the east side of Kauaʻi will face Arizona on Aug. 9 in their first game of the regional tournament, in which the winner advances to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn.
Several people suffer serious injuries following 3-car crash in Līhu‘e
All individuals injured in the crash were treated and released.
Authorities find no evidence of foul play after body pulled from Kaua‘i waters
An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause of death and any contributing factors.
Statewide monthly emergency siren test scheduled
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Nonprofits can apply for bus passes to help Kaua‘i residents
The Kauaʻi Bus Pass Outreach Program aims to assist with bus passes to low-income households and individuals with transportation needs through eligible nonprofit organizations.
VIDEO: Blacktip shark nursery discovered in Hilo Bay on Hawai‘i Island
Researchers from UH HIlo and a Texas university recently published a study in Frontiers in Marine Science that found juvenile blacktip sharks live in Hilo Bay year-round.
Kaua‘i project receives funding for wildfire mitigation
The funding is through the Hawaiʻi Urban Interface Wildfire Grant Program to reduce hazardous fuels, improve evacuation planning, strengthen preparedness and increase wildfire resilience.
State to host meetings in August about ongoing work to improve Līhu‘e Airport
The meetings will provide an opportunity for community members to share additional feedback on the Līhu‘e Airport Optimization Plan.
Wilcox Medical Center earns national honor for energy conservation and sustainability
The Kauaʻi hospital’s sustainability efforts include a solar farm, upgrades to energy-efficient LED lighting and recycling 400,000 pounds of materials the past year.
Kauaʻi police join countywide emergency alert system to expand public safety notifications
The Kauaʻi Police Department now will be using the Everbridge Emergency Mass Notification System to alert residents and visitors about threats to public safety by text messages, automated phone calls and email.
Kalalau Trail closed due to high stream levels as Tropical Storm Fausto passes island
While the forecast continues to keep the storm’s center away from Kauaʻi, subtle shifts in the storm’s track remain possible and could affect local weather conditions.
3 Kaua‘i high school grads among 10 recipients statewide to be awarded Fukunaga Scholarship
Each recipient will receive up to $20,000 over four years to pursue a degree in business administration or a related field.
Deadline approaching for payment of first installment of real property taxes for Kaua‘i residents
Failure to pay real property taxes in full by the deadline will result in a 10% penalty.
Brown water advisories lifted for Hanalei Bay, Waiʻoli Beach on Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has lifted the brown water advisories for Hanalei Bay and Waiʻoli Beach following improved water conditions.
Hawaiʻi food vendor livestreaming when deadly shooting breaks out at ‘Bite of Seattle’
Tragedy struck the Bite of Seattle food festival when gunfire erupted, with vendor Christopher Monterroso of Hawaiian Honey Cones unexpectedly capturing the chaos as festivalgoers fleeing in terror that happened as he was livestreaming for his business.
Hiker visiting from Washington State suffers apparent ankle injury on Kaua‘i trail
The 40-year-old was airlifted from the area and transported to a local hospital.
Full-scale, multiagency emergency response exercise scheduled for Nāwiliwili Harbor next Thursday
The exercise is part of a training series aimed at enhancing preparedness for emergencies, which is set for Saturday, July 25 to Friday, July 31.
First hurricane of the season churns toward Hawai‘i
Hurricane Fausto is moving toward the west near 13 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
