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Governing body of Hawai‘i Democratic Party making leadership changes ahead of 2024
Party Chairperson Dennis Jung was removed by the party’s governing body Saturday as challenges in fundraising and filling important party officer vacancies caused a lack of confidence in the party’s direction
Transportation agency accepting applications for its Kaua‘i Bus Pass Outreach Program
The intent of the Kaua‘i Bus Pass Outreach Program is to provide free or discounted bus passes to those with transportation needs through eligible non-profit organizations.
Brown water advisory also issued for portions of west Kaua‘i
Heavy rain has caused stormwater runoff to enter coastal waters from Hanapēpē to Polihale.
Update: brown water advisory canceled at Kaua‘i’s Nāwiliwili Bay
Heavy rain has caused stormwater runoff to enter coastal waters of the bay. If the water is brown, stay out.
Brown water advisory issued for portion of east Kaua‘i
Heavy rain has caused stormwater runoff to enter coastal waters from Lydgate Beach Park to Kapa‘a Beach Park. The public is advised if the the water is brown, stay out.
Celebrate the heart of Kauaʻi during this year’s Rice Street Block Party
The block party will feature various entertainment along Rice Street, including a keiki zone with a climbing wall, rides, games, a dedicated area for Play Streets Kaua‘i, live music, local vendors and more.
WATCH: Thousands of volunteers help restore 600-year-old Alakoko fishpond outside Līhu‘e
Organized by Kaua‘i nonprofit Mālama Hulē’ia as the organizations five-year anniversary workday, the ambitious goal to have thousands of volunteers help restore the loko iʻa was realized. As of Friday morning, 1,500 people were registered and hundreds of unregistered volunteers showed up to lend a hand Saturday.
State launches new webpage to prevent sleep-related deaths of infants
The Hawai’i Department of Health has introduced the Safe Sleep Hawai‘i webpage to provide information and resources for parents and caregivers, emphasizing the importance of safe sleep practices for infants.
State, feds one step closer to protecting native forest birds on Kauaʻi from mosquito-borne diseases
An environmental assessment was finalized, with a finding of no significant impact by at the state and federal levels.
Hanalei Bay closed to swimming, ocean activities after apparent shark bite
Lifeguards will reassess the water Monday afternoon, at least 24 hours after the incident, to determine if it is safe for swimming.
Lane closures slated next week in Kapa‘a as roundabout work continues
The closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 16-20. Dates and times are subject to change depending on weather and other factors.
Six Kaua‘i nonprofits awarded total of $1 million through Life’s Choices grant program
Kaua‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Like has no doubt the collective projects of the awardees will save lives, reduce recidivism and increase public safety.
UH named one of nation’s best workplaces for parents, families by Newsweek
The university is one of two Hawaiʻi employers and only eight universities throughout the nation that made the global news magazine’s list of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families.”
Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce donates to Pacific Missile Range Facility for Navy Birthday Ball
The donation makes the ball, which is today on the birthday of the U.S. Navy, free for all junior sailors and lowers the cost for the other participants.
Reminder: Disposal of lithium batteries available at centers in Puhi, Līhuʻe
Products containing lithium batteries should not be disposed of with regular trash. When damaged, lithium batteries can cause fires.
8th Kauaʻi Chocolate & Coffee Festival to showcase Hawaiʻi-grown products
There will be free pumpkin giveaways for the keiki, lots of sampling, exhibitor booths featuring a variety of chocolate and coffee products from throughout the state featuring plenty of Hawaiʻi-grown products, local crafters, food trucks and more.
Free build a wa‘a model event this weekend at Kaua’i Ocean Discovery
In celebration of the traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa’s Moananuiākea voyage around the Pacific Ocean, participants will sand, decorate, assemble and float their wooden canoe models at activity stations outside Kaua`i Ocean Discovery.
Two-time Kaua‘i breast cancer survivor urges Congress to prioritize cancer care, prevention
While in Washington, Uri Martos of Līhuʻe met with members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation to discuss the need for support of an increase in federal funding for cancer research through the National Institutes of Health, among other issues.
North Shore artists to share work in 14th annual Princeville Community Fine Arts Exhibit
This is a non-juried art exhibit open to all artists older than 18 years old who live on the North Shore, from Kīlauea to Ke’e Beach.
Limited play available at Wailua Golf Course through the end of this week
The limited play is necessary to allow the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture to spray coconut trees for the coconut rhinoceros beetle.