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Kaua‘i County Water Department goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Water Department employees will wear pink work shirts featuring a pink remembrance ribbon on Wednesdays throughout October.
Deadline nears to apply for real property tax relief, exemptions
If you are a primary resident of the island and not already receiving a home exemption or related tax credit, you could be eligible to file a claim to reduce the real property taxes on your home.
Hiker dies at Waipo‘o Falls on Kaua‘i
Foul play is not suspected in the death of 66-year-old Mark Debarr of California and an autopsy is pending.
Maui police ID two more Lāhainā Fire victims
The two latest victims to be officially identified are 68-year-old Michael Gordon and 60-year-old Carole Hartley, both of Lāhainā. A total of 67 victims have now been named.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Sept. 16-22
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Kauaʻi rain gauges show below average precipitation for month of August
The Anahola rain gauge had its lowest August total since 2000, and Mount Waiʻaleʻale and Wainiha had their lowest August totals since 2005.
Kīlauea volcano erupts along Halemaʻumaʻu crater Sunday
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory observed eruptive activity at the Kīlauea summit on Big Island at around 3:!5 p.m. on Sunday.
New $30 million loan replacement program to HELP Hawaiʻi health care professionals
A new $30 million loan repayment program was unveiled on Saturday to address the growing shortages of physicians and other healthcare professionals across the Hawaiian islands.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Sept. 9-15
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Green waste services unavailable at Kapa‘a transfer station until further notice
During this period, customers are advised to use green waste at the Līhu‘e refuse transfer station.
UPDATE: Warrant issued for suspect in connection with homicide
Chris Santos, 48, is wanted in this homicide investigation, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Santos is believed to still be on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i firefighter receives minor injuries during response to Kapa‘a structure fire
During an inspection of the building walls, a gas leak was also discovered after an unknown ignition source caused the flash fire that injured the firefighter.
One month since Lāhainā wildfires: Oct. 8 reopening date set for West Maui, 66 remain unaccounted for
Governor Josh Green today announced the reopening of West Maui on Oct. 8, as the state tries to balance economic survival, and the need for people to have jobs to help their families as they rebuild and recover.
State Climate Commission releases reports on clean transportation choices for Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Climate Commission has released three new reports emphasizing clean transportation investments to address climate change.
Maui Fire Department contains 100% of Lāhainā fire Sunday
The Maui Fire Department said the total estimated amount of acres for the Lāhainā fire is 2,170.
UH medical students meet leaders of Kauaʻi health care community
The students, part of Kauaʻi Medical Training Track program, kicked off their first year Aug. 18 during an event at The Plantation House by Gaylords.
Partial lane closures to be implemented along Pu‘uwai Road in Kalāheo
Residents, pedestrians and motorists are advised to adhere to flaggers, who will be on-site to assist with traffic flow.
Tropical depression could form within next seven days off southern Mexico coast
It’s still way too early to tell if it could have any impacts on the Hawaiian Islands.
Elevated unrest continues in summit region of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano
Kīlauea is not erupting, but increased seismic activity continues in an area south of the caldera.
Maui police ID another victim of deadly Lāhainā wildfire
A total of 50 people who died in the deadliest wildfire in the past century in the United States have now been officially named. Updated validated FBI list of missing at 385.
