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Kauaʻi County Housing Agency is finalizing the project’s master plan now and community feedback is critical to shaping its future. Garden Isle residents are asked to take the survey by June 30.

10th annual installment of popular event is free and open to the public. Educational and hands-on activities will include a helmet-fitting station, bike and skateboard skill enhancement courses and more.

The spectacular series of Kīlauea eruptive episodes during the past 6 months on the Big Island has been remarkably safe for public viewing, but a simple change in wind or brief vent collapse could cause dramatic shift in the hazards produced by the volcano.

Crew members of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter successfully completed the hoist of the cargo ship crew member at 5:47 a.m. June 26 and transported the 26-year-old man to Līhuʻe Airport, where emergency medical services transferred him to Wilcox Medical Center for further treatment.

Peak monthly high tides combined with higher than predicted water levels will lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas throughout the state, including Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, through this evening.

The airline reported shortly before 8 a.m. today (June 26) that some of its information technology systems were affected by the ‘event.’ Flights have continued to operate safely and guest travel has not been impacted.

Crews with project contractor Earthworks Pacific are working on drainage improvements and remediation to the road’s asphalt surfaces in an area from about 15 feet from the intersection of Wāwae Road and Kaumuali‘i Highway, extending mauka about 950 linear feet.

A high bacteria count advisory was issued because testing for enterococci indicates that potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in the water.

“Increasing 11% per year over a 5-year period, funds from this increase will go into much-needed repairs of facilities that are over 4 decades old,” said Kaua‘i County Engineer Troy Tanigawa in the county’s reminder. “Repairs will avoid costly emergency repairs and will increase the overall efficiency of wastewater operations.”

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items — including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books and shoes — to event Friday in Līhu‘e.

Hawai‘i Department of Health recommends staying out of the water for 48 to 72 hours. If the water is brown, turn around. A high bacteria count notification also was issued for Waiʻoli Beach Park.

Kaua‘i County’s mayor participated in the ninth annual Hawai‘i on the Hill, hosted by U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawai‘i and Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i, and a week later attended the 93rd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors in Tampa.

The new service expands access to nutritious food to rural and underserved communities around the Garden Isle.

Crews are working from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Because of the narrow width of the road and limited to no shoulder area, a road closure is being implemented in 50-minute increments on sections of the road as work progresses to allow residents access.

“We are monitoring the unfolding events in the Middle East and remain prepared to address any concerns that may arise,” said Department of Law Enforcement Director Mike Lambert in an announcement Tuesday.

The shutdown is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting, and will impact a portion of Weke Road, part of Kūhiō Highway and customers on ʻAmaʻama Road, ʻAnae Road, Heʻe Road and Kumu Road.

Police Chief Desirable Traits survey continues to be available through June 30 for island residents to weigh in and help guide Kaua‘i County Police Commission process of selecting island’s new top cop.

Comments from Aloha State U.S. senators, representatives come day before Islamic Republic’s missile counterattack on U.S. base in Qatar following President Donald Trump ordered bombings of three Iranian nuclear sites June 21. Lawmakers question the legality of U.S. operation and express concern about becoming tangled in another Middle East quagmire.

State, county and nonprofit organizations involved in wildfire prevention and mitigation say following the devastating and deadly wildfires in in August 2023 that destroyed Lahaina, killing more than 100 people, and other blazes on the Big Island the same day, people in the islands are beginning to understand the risks they, their families and their livlihoods face when wildfires loom.

First responders upon their arrival at the scene discovered the vehicle had hit a tree and all 6 of the people inside were injured, including the 29-year-old driver, who was also in critical condition, and 5 children.