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Reminder: Kekaha Landfill closes at noon today

The facility is cloing early to accommodate a community-sponsored event. Regular hours will resume Saturday.

Portion of Kolo Road in Kīlauea closed today

The closure is necessary to complete a tie-in to a temporary road that will be used during construction of a roundabout on Kūhiō Highway at Kalamania Road/Kolo Road.

Public asked to weigh in on Waimea 400 Affordable Housing Master Plan project

The Waimea 400 Master Plan was published in January 2022. It lays out a conceptual design and preferred uses of 417 acres the county acquired in 2019 in Waimea. Public input will be collected through Dec. 31.

Moloa‘a man dies after ATV he was riding is struck by Toyota Tacoma

77-year-old Stuart Hanchett died in the crash Tuesday afternoon near the 18-mile marker on Kūhiō Highway. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash; toxicology reports and an autopsy are pending.

Firefighters extinguish brush fire, rescue injured hiker

Kaua‘i firefighters were busy Monday with a brush fire battle in Pākalā — no injuries and no damages were reported — and extricating a visitor from Arizona from Waimea Canyon Trail who suffered an apparent ankle injury.

Waimea Light Parade expands to honor renowned storyteller instrumental in event’s founding

First West Kauaʻi Mo‘olelo Festival kicks off evening of celebration Saturday, including a showing of the short film “Aletha,” which debuted at the 2024 Hawai‘i International Film Festival and in which Aletha Goodwin Kaohi shares lessons from her 93 years of life in Waimea in the final days before her death.

Spreading holiday cheer to keiki in need

Kaua‘i Police Department, Target, Friends of the Children’s Justice Center, other first responder agencies on Garden Isle, along with partners including Child Welfare Services, YWCA Kaua‘i and Kaua‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, become ‘Heroes and Helpers’ again this year

2024 Quality of Life and Well-Being Dashboard highlights economic strain, health disparities, more

The new interactive online resource is more than a collection of data about the quality of life and well-being of Hawaiʻi’s residents — a researcher and University of Hawaiʻi educator says it’s a call to action to tackle the state’s most pressing challenges.

Lane closures in effect today and Tuesday for portions of Kekaha

The closures will affect Iwipolena Road, ‘Iwa Street, Moho Road and Nēnē Road, and are necessary for road resurfacing work. They are scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Reminder: Kaua‘i County Buildings Division closed this week

The closure is necessary to allow division staff to move back to their offices at the Mo‘ikeha Building. The division and its services are scheduled to resume Dec. 23.

Helping nourish Kaua‘i today while working together to end hunger tomorrow

Take a Festive Parade of Homes and tour 6 custom-built residences and 2 new-build projects at Kukuiʻula, a residential and resort community on Kauaʻi’s southern coast, while helping to support Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i at the same time.

4 promoted during Kaua‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Bureau ceremony

“We thank all of you who accepted the challenge to contribute to the future success of the Kaua‘i Fire Department and [Kaua‘i County] Ocean Safety Bureau,” said Gibson. “These men maintain high morale and integrity, and our department is better because of that. When they learn together and train together, they reinforce each other. Everyone around them becomes better.”

Search suspended on Day 4 for missing Alaska visitor

“We are deeply saddened to announce the suspension of our search efforts,” said Lt. Cmdr. Raphael Sadowitz, search and rescue mission coordinator with U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu. “Our hearts go out to her loved ones and all those impacted by this heartbreaking event.”

Appeal deadline for 2025 real property assessment is Dec. 31

Owners are strongly encouraged to read both sides of the notice and review the market valuation, tax classification, property status and exemption amounts.

Volcano Watch: It’s all about perspective; how to interpret an interferogram

Volcanologists use interferograms to detect unrest by observing how the surface of a volcano is deforming in response to migrating magma beneath the ground. But while interferograms can be beautiful and informative, they are also difficult to interpret.

Coastal flood statement issued for weekend

Best chance for impacts — which will include flooding of normally dry beaches, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation — will occur especially during the early morning high tides and daybreak from midnight through late Sunday.

Public input sought on future of environmental education, interpretation at Hulē’ia National Wildlife Refuge

Existing uses at the refuge are being re-evaluated and now include Native Hawaiian organization Mālama Hulē‘ia cultural and environmental stewardship programs.

Kapa‘a woman indicted by federal grand jury for scheme to defraud coronavirus assistance program

Kaiaulani C. Kaiawe, also known as Coty K. Duhaylongsod, was indicted on 4 counts of wire fraud, 3 counts of aggravated identity theft and 1 count of money laundering.

Economic bottom line: ‘Buckle up for the years ahead’

Despite steady local forecast path so far, Hawaiʻi’s economic outlook becomes unclear as federal policy changes loom with incoming Trump Administration introducing broad uncertainty.

Update: Red flag warning canceled for leeward Kaua‘i

As winds begin to decrease and relative humidity rebounds, the threat of critical fire weather has diminished.
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