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Kaua‘i Fire Department crews made their way into the structure after arriving at about 1 p.m. Jan. 21, encoutering heavy smoke before finding and fully extinguishing the blaze at its origin.

Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise the public to avoid swimming in this area, and beachgoers are urged to follow all warning signs posted.

Single-lane closures will continue through Friday in the vicinity of the S-turns to ensure the public’s safety during grass-cutting and vegetation maintenance along the roadway.

Summer tuition will match fall and spring semester costs at just $131 per credit for Hawai‘i residents, which will allow students to save money, graduate faster and explore new interests while staying on track academically.

One-lane closures are necessary during the day through the end of this week on Elepaio Road, between Kala Road to Pueo Road, and Mamo Road, weather permitting.

The unique project is the first of its kind, where a nonprofit community group led the design and planning process for improvements in a state park but is paying for the entire project with non-government funding.

Hawaiʻi attorney general says the products, which are largely made and then illegally imported into the United States from China, also are packaged and distributed in myriad keiki-friendly flavors, playful shapes and bright colors. Some even include video games that encourage youth to earn vitural coins by vaping.

The office has been closed for about a week and a half for renovations. Regular business hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza is a viral disease of domestic and wild birds and is a major threat to the poultry industry and animal health.

The Hoʻike hula concert will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, along with a craft fair and grinds event from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall.

U.S. Reps. Case and Tokuda reintroduce Hawai‘i Invasive Species Protection Act in effort to provide essential resources in battle against serious threats to state’s agriculture, environment and economy.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, on Monday, there will be no Kūhiō Highway contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Lane closures can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Lava within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of Kīlauea continued to slowly move Saturday after the eruption paused for its fourth time. Crustal overturns were expected in the hours following the pause. Both vents also might continue to glow, and degassing remained at a high level.

Surf of 15 to 20 feet is forecast along northern shorelines, with 10- to 14-foot breakers along western coastlines through Sunday evening.

All neighborhood centers, Kekaha Landfill and all county transfer stations, among other services also will be closed Jan. 20 for the holiday. See the full list and what still will be running now.

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawai‘i joins 21 other Senate Democrats, including fellow Hawai’i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, introducing measure in honor of women who serve in combat roles.

When magma cools prior to eruption, crystals grow and develop chemical zones that record changes in the environment around them. Scientists study chemical differences in these zones, which can provide information about the magma, including its temperature, composition and more.

The unidentified man is estimated to be about 5-foot-3, 175 pounds, in his late 30s to early 40s and thought to be Caucasian with brown eyes, brown shoulder-length hair and three distinctive tattoos.

43-year-old Michael John Sears was indicted Jan. 15 for second-degree murder, first-degree arson and abuse of a corpse in the Jan. 12, 2024, death of Paul Nicolas, who was determined to have been shot multiple times before he and his vehicle were set on fire at Anahola Beach Park.

Motorists are urged to make appropriate arrangements to accommodate crews with contractor Insituform Technologies who will be doing asphalt/concrete sewer work from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays through next week, weather permitting.