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New University of Hawai‘i study reveals agroforestry key to carbon-neutral goals
Converting unused agricultural lands to agroforestry systems could help reduce extreme fire risks, boost food production and revive Indigenous and place-based land management practices.
High surf advisory in effect for north and south shores
A west-northwest swell is expected to peak tonight at advisory thresholds, bringing large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet to those shorelines of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
‘Your local government cares for you’: Kawakami delivers State of the County Address
Mayor outlines $488.1 million fiscal year 2025-26 budget proposal that prioritizes infrastructure, affordable housing and improved customer service, starting with investing in the right equipment for county employees to do their jobs.
Kaua‘i streams flowing at record low levels
Less water means less availability for drinking water supplies, for traditional and customary practices and for agriculture. Recent rainfall helped the situation, but drought conditions are expected to persist.
Volcano Watch: All in a day’s work; determining magma storage depths at Kīlauea on the Big Island
By measuring the density of carbon dioxide trapped in bubbles formed in crystals as magma is under pressure underground, scientists can determine the depth at which the gas became trapped, and hence the depth of magma storage before eruption.
$21B biennium budget focused on core services, safety net approved by state House
After passing its third reading on the floor of the state House of Representatives on Wednesday, the state budget bill, House Bill 300, now goes to the state Senate for its consideration.
Voluntary pause on interisland transport of poultry, other bird species extended 90 days
State’s surveillance of avian influenza, or bird flu, continues, and while no other birds have become ill from the virus, it has been detected in waste water on the Big Island and Kauaʻi. So state officials, out of an abundance of caution, said extending the pause is prudent at this time.
Some Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex courts to be closed for resurfacing
The work is part of Kaua‘i County’s $3.1 million Playcourt Resurfacing Project, which also includes improvements at Wailua Homesteads, Wailua Houselots Park and Pūhi Park.
Kava Kaua‘i, Storybook Theatre team up for evening of peace, freedom in Hanapēpē
Rich tradition of kava — “The Drink of Peace” — and liberation found in ecstatic dance will combine tonight in Storybook Theatre’s new Arts In Motion Studio for a truly flowing evening.
Celebrate all things ʻukulele during the 2025 Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival
Free festival in Līhuʻe is more than just a festival though. It’s a community of music lovers, artists and volunteers who come together to create a unique and unforgettable experience, where you can discover the cultural significance the ʻukulele plays as Hawaiʻi’s ambassador of aloha and more.
Update: Episode 13 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends as lava fountains stop abrubtly
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported geysers of molten rock ceased from north vent at 3:11 p.m. March 11 and then just 2 minutes later from south vent after just 12 hours and 37 minutes of eruptive activity in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
Swim at your own risk: How EPA cuts could turn beach days into sick days
Significant loss in staff and subsequent budget cuts would cripple the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to enforce the Clean Water Act and other critical environmental regulations.
Creating Kaua‘i’s ‘field of dreams for future generations’
Kaua‘i County Parks and Recreation hosts groundbreaking ceremony and blessing March 7 to kick off phase one of $12.2 million county improvement project at Vidinha Stadium in downtown Līhuʻe.
‘Ready, set, go!’: New playgrounds open at Pacific Missile Range Facility Child Development Center
The playgrounds — one for preschool children and another for toddlers — feature a popular treehouse-style theme. New fencing, extra-large canopies for shade, new bike paths and fall protection also were part of the project.
Update: High surf advisory remains in effect for north, west shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
A moderate, medium- to long-period northwest swell is forecast to hold near peak level into tonight before slowly declining into early next week, keeping surf above advisory levels through Saturday night.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures for March 8-14
The closure schedule can change at any time. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will affect your commute during the next week.
Witness the ‘Rise of the Wahine’
Screening of 2014 documentary Saturday hosted by Kaua‘i County Committee on the Status of Women at Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center in Līhuʻe celebrates perseverance, collaboration and breaking barriers.
Waimea Cook Field to be closed for improvement, repair project
The facility will be shuttered from March 10 to January 2026. Parking along the west side of Ola Road, from the tennis courts to Kaumuali‘i Highway, will be closed to the public during the project. Parking along Tsuchiya Road adjacent to the tennis courts will also be off-limits.
Volcano Watch: When have lava fountains formed on Kīlauea and what are their hazards?
Several past eruptions of the Big Island volcano were characterized by similar lava fountaining episodes, including at the start of the Puʻuʻōʻō eruption in 1983, the start of the Maunaulu eruption in 1969 and the 1959 Kīlauea Iki eruption.
Hawaiʻi congressional delegation introduces legislation to protect native species
The Hawai‘i Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act would fund conservation and recovery projects to address invasive species, habitat restoration and population recovery.
