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Construction of temporary bridge on Anahola Road expected through December
Bridge will be closed for duaration of project, but no additional closures are anticipated; pedestrian access over the bridge will be retained throughout the project.
Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau south-facing shores remain under high surf advisory; minor flooding of coastal areas also still likely
Waves of 10 to 14 feet are forecast this morning, decreasing to 8 to 12 feet this afternoon and 7 to 10 feet Monday. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation also will be an issue with continued coastal flooding.
Federal court ruling halts commercial fishing granted by Trump executive order in Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument
The ruling nullifies a National Marine Fisheries Service letter sent April 25 that gave commercial fishers a green light to fish in the national monument south and southwest of Hawai’i following an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Kaua‘i County Mayor Kawakami completes successful Sister City, cultural exchange visit to Japan
The Kaua‘i delegation from July 20-28 visited the cities of Mimasaka, Moriyama and Suō-Ōshima — as well as Kyoto and several surrounding municipalities — where they engaged in ceremonial events, historical tours, cultural demonstrations and personal exchanges that highlighted the deep bonds between Kaua‘i and Japan.
New partnership between Big Island police, UH-Hilo supports continuing education of law enforcement officers throughout state
Program launching this fall gives law enforcement throughout the state opportunity to earn bachelor of arts degree in administration of justice through the College of Arts and Sciences at the Hilo campus, entirely online, so officers can continue to serve their communities while advancing their education.
NASA telescope atop Mauna Kea on Big Island helps unlock clues to life on Earth
New research using Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array observations together with data from NASA Infrared Telescope Facility show water in Halley-type comet 12P/Pons-Brooks matches that in Earth’s oceans, strengthening tje theory that comets helped make our planet habitable.
Wilcox Health Foundation to benefit from Kukuiʻula’s 2025 Summer Parade of Homes
Community invited to tour curated collection of custom-designed homes at 1,010-acre residential and resort community in Poʻipū to support island health care — and earn entries to win exclusive prizes.
Construction scheduled today for portion of Kaua‘i County Department of Water parking lot
Work will take place today along the east end of the parking lot to install wheel stops; customers who need to access the parking lot in Līhuʻe should exercise caution.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for Aug. 9-15
In observance of Statehood Day, Aug. 15, there will be no contraflow and lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Hopeful, unifying paddle-out marks 2nd anniversary of Maui wildfires
The ceremony and accompanying event had more than 500 participants on shore and about 350 in the water — a powerful tribute to the lives lost 2 years ago and show of the shared strength of Maui’s residents.
New study led by UH researchers reveals link between spike in suicides, overdose deaths and 2023 Lahaina wildfire
Analyzing death records from all of Hawai‘i’s counties from 2014 through 2023 and comparing death rates before, during and after the wildfire, researchers found that suicide and overdose death rates increased 46% statewide in August 2023 compared with previous months.
Schatz visits Hanalei, Kīlauea national wildlife refuges, meets with Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce
Hawai‘i Democrat — who is a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee — got a firsthand look at habitat restoration projects, discussed cooperative management of kalo farms, talked about protection of waterbird species and spoke with Garden Isle business leaders about federal tax and tariff policies plus funding cuts that impact small businesses.
Care for ʻĀina Now coalition encourages public to weigh in on new ‘Green Fee’
Coalition of scientists, policymakers, conservation practitioners, educators, students and community members recently launched the survey, which will be a resource for the coalition’s leadership as it shapes recommendations for funding implementation.
Volcano Watch: Discovery of massive submarine landslide near 1957 Aleutian earthquake epicenter
A team led by U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist and oceanographer Ashton Flinders with Hawaiian Volcano Observatory discovered the underwater landslide that spans more than 10 miles across and could have played a role in the 1957 tsunami that struck Hawaiʻi and elsewhere in the Pacific region.
High surf advisory goes into effect Friday morning for south-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are forecast by Friday along the southern shores of the islands, with wave heights increasing to between at least 10 and 14 feet by Saturday.
UPDATE: Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau shorelines now likely to see coastal flooding through late Sunday
Extension comes as National Weather Service forecasters also issued a high surf advisory for south-facing shores of the state that will be in effect from early Friday morning to early the morning of Aug. 11.
UPDATE: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Poʻipū Beach Park pavilion area
Hawai‘i Department of Health says retesting showed enterococci levels no longer exceed the acceptable threshold level.
2-acre brush fire ignites near Kalalea View Drive in Anahola
No injuries or damages reported to structures were reported as of the last update late the night of Aug. 2. Substantial winds persisted in the area, so while firefighters were able to get the blaze under control, they were monitoring for any hot spots as of ll p.m. Aug. 2.
Kaua‘i Police Department honors 3 officers for exceptional service
Det. Eric Caspillo solved a complex sexual assault case and Lt. Aaron Lester and Sgt. Colin Nesbitt worked on station renovations on their personal time to be named Employees of the Month for the Kauaʻi Police Department.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for Aug. 3-8
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
