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Eligible proposals include community programs that provide pro-social youth activities, clinical mental health services and/or substance abuse treatment on Kaua‘i. Deadline to apply is 4 p.m. today.

Noa Howatt was last seen Feb. 11. He was found dead Feb. 13 near the Kukuiolono Loop Trail. No foul play is suspected. Kaua‘i Police Department extends its condolences to Howatt’s family and loved ones.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Honolulu report surf along those shorelines has fallen below the advisory threshold as a stubborn west-northwest swell continues to fade.

Kaua‘i County Department of Water reports service, which was shut down at about noon Thursday, will be unavailable for a total of about 6 hours while crews conduct extensive repairs to the main water line in order to restore service.

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands urges the public to support House Bill 606, introduced by the Native Hawaiian Caucus, which would also extend the Act 279 Special Fund more than 3 years.

The measures — which now move to the full Senate for a final vote before crossing over to the state House — include actions to curb illegal fireworks, increase workforce development opportunities for residents, enhance the health and safety of electric bike users and stabilize the condominium insurance market.

Warning level surf is no longer battering the north and west shores of both islands; however, a reinforcing large west-northwest will maintain advisory level surf through early Thursday morning.

U.S. Postal Service warns about online Casanovas targeting people seeking companionship with romance scams that involve sending money or valuables through the mail.

The website is an online resource celebrating Kaua‘i’s art, culture and community. It is made possible by a partnership between Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau, Kaua‘i County and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

PulsePoint Respond is location-aware, alerting users trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, and willing to assist in an emergency and notifying them if someone in a public space nearby is experiencing a cardiac emergency.

Land off Māʻalo Road in Līhuʻe, owned by Grove Farm, was identified by the state as the preferred site. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation launched a website to keep the public informed and gather feedback about the relocation project.

Episode 9 of the Big Island volcano’s ongoing summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater began at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday. Lava flowing into the crater from the north vent covered about a quarter of the crater floor by 10:45 a.m. Slow effusion of lava also started at about 10:50 a.m. from the south vent.

High surf advisory issued for north and west shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau, Oʻahu and Molokai as well as the north facing shores of Maui.

The Ho‘olei Scholarship Fund aims to cover first-year tuition, after financial aid, for every senior graduating from a public or charter high school on Kauaʻi.

Lane closures are scheduled for portions of Līhuʻe, Kekaha and Waikoko; a community meeting is slated for an upcoming renocation project at the Waimea tennis courts; the monthly Salvation Army ARC donation event is upcoming; second installment of property taxes also due soon.

Surf heights have fallen along north and west shorelines. Forecasters at the National Weeather Service in Honolulu say surf will remain below advisory thresholds today.

First responders with Kaua‘i Fire Department received a report shortly after 12:15 p.m. Saturday that a hiker was in distress on the Nounou East Trail, also known as the Sleeping Giant Trail, in Wailua.

Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition called on water safety stakeholders throughout the islands to identify the state’s most urgent drowning prevention recommendations.

Surf heights along shorelines have diminished and will remain below high surf advisory thresholds today.

Motorists are reminded that schedules can change at any time, without notice. All projects also are weather permitting.