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Rising through the ranks: 11 officers celebrated during Kaua‘i Police Department promotion ceremony
Family, friends and their fellow brothers in blue gathered to celebrate and honor the contributions of the officers to community safety and dedication to serving Kaua‘i as they step into new leadership positions.
Lane closure on portion of Kawaihau Road in Kapa‘a to continue longer than expected
Closure period for tree trimming and removal being extended until Jan. 15 because of inclement weather.
Volcano Watch: Pressure is on — within Kīlauea and for volcanologists to foretell what’s next
Assuming the vent in the southwest portion of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater remains open, indicated by continued glow and degassing, and inflation rate remains constant, a new eruptive episode could potentially begin sometime by Jan. 13, when ground tilt at Uēkahuna is expected to reach 12 microradians, about double prior post-fountain tilt increases.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures for week of Jan. 11-17
Take a look at these planned lane closures for the upcoming week. The schedule can change at any time without notice, and remember that all projects are weather permitting.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs submits bill package for consideration in upcoming state legislative session
“The [Office of Hawaiian Affairs] package contains four bills that will help address pressing issues facing Hawai‘i as well as advance [the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’] mission to improve the conditions of Native Hawaiians,” said Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chairman Kai Kahele of Hawai‘i Island.
January donation event for Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is today
Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse — including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books and shoes — from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the Kaua‘i Resource Center, located at 3460 Ahukini Road.
Update: Flood advisory canceled for northeast, central portions of Kauaʻi
National Weather Service in Honolulu reports stream gauges show downward trend in water flow and threat of heavy showers has ended.
Update: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Kalapaki Beach Park
Health officials report that water sample retesting found enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.
Real Property tax collections office closed until further notice
The closure of the office at the Līhu‘e Civic Center is because of unforseen circumstances. Payments can be made in the Real Property tax assessment office or online.
County of Kauaʻi Engineering Division to close for 2 days next week
The Engineering Division staff and services will be unavailable on Monday and Tuesday next week.
Slope stabilization to close one lane of Kūhiō Highway at the Waikoko turn for 7 months
The closure will affect the makai lane from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 16, through Jan. 18 and will then close 24 hours a day beginning Jan. 21 to Aug. 30.
Big-box store on Big Island’s west side traps opossum
An agriculture inspector from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Plant Quarantine Branch in Kona retrieved the animal early Sunday morning and arranged for it to be transported to Honolulu. This was the second opossum in as many months to be captured in the islands.
Injured Illinois visitor rescued from Awaʻawapuhi Trail in Kōke‘e
First responders received the report about the injured hiker just before noon Monday and personnel from the Waimea Fire Station and Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 responded. Air 1 was unable to access the area because of heavy cloud cover, so Rescue 3 personnel and Waimea firefighters hiked the trail to get to the injured woman.
Lane closures continue through Friday for several Kekaha roadways
Area residents will only be allowed partial access through the closures scheduled through Friday as work continues from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
Update: Firefighters knock down brush fire near ʻEhukai Road in Anahola
No injuires or damages to structures were reported. Kaua‘i Fire Department officials estimate the blaze that caused the evacuation of a few homes as a precaution burned fewer than 10 acres.
US attorney for Hawaiʻi resigns
Connors — who served from Jan. 3, 2019, to Dec. 10, 2021, as Hawaiʻi attorney general — became U.S. attorney for Hawaiʻi on Jan. 3, 2022, after being nominated Sept. 28, 2021, by Biden and confirmed Dec. 7, 2021, by the U.S. Senate.
Have an old pair of eyeglasses? Kaua‘i Lions are collecting for people in need
The collection event on Jan. 18 is part of a statewide drive to improve the vision of people around the world.
Santana postpones Las Vegas residency after breaking finger in fall at home on Kaua‘i
The 8-show residency was scheduled to begin Jan. 22 at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, but was indefinitely postponed as the 77-year-old Santana recovers.
Webinar opportunities aim to help young adults, first-time homebuyers
As a fresh start to the new year, Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has several upcoming free online eudcation opportunities to get your questions answered and support your financial goals.
Teacher shortage is focus of upcoming Hawaiʻi Education Association summit
Panel discussions will be aimed at collaboration to develop a process to build up and support the next generation of teachers. This year’s summit will also feature national board certified teacher Carla Warren, senior partner with the National Center for Grow Your Own, who will share information about nationwide trends in teacher cultivation and lessons for Hawaiʻi.
