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The Kaua‘i County Department of Water scheduled the water service shutdown for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today so a new service lateral could be installed.

All 5 and their boat were then transported by a response boat and its crew back to Nāwiliwili Harbor. No injuries were reported.

Bird flu was found in influent collected Dec. 2 at Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is the first time the bird flu was detected in Hawaiʻi County and the first detection of the avian influenza on a neighbor island.

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the festival’s blazing brightness to dwindle to just a glimmer, limited to just courtyard lighting and window displays, more than half of the entire collection of trees, decorations and floor-to-ceiling displays made from recycled and reclaimed materials is once again on view for in person viewing.

Kaua‘i Fire Department officials also advise everyone to exercise caution when igniting firecrackers, follow the listed instructions and ensure children are being supervised by an adult at all times.

300-plus middle and high school students from Kauaʻi and Niʻihau celebrate Hawaiian independence with Kauaʻi Community College.

Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and partners again in January 2025 to learn about volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi but also think about submitting a piece for the new art and poetry contest.

The public is reminded that schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Dec. 7, 1941, truly was a day of infamy and a day the United States shall never forget: “May we all recommit to fulfilling the future they fought for — one grounded in freedom, democracy, equality and opportunity for all,” said U.S. President Joe Biden in a presidential proclamation.

Emergency sewer line repair on the Līhu‘e roadway will continue Dec. 9-11. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and expect delays if they must drive through the work area.

While surf along north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau will decline tonight, the new swll will cause waves to rise again Saturday above advisory levels.

Police report 44-year-ld Brandi Titus was found safe.

Property owners on the Garden Isle should have received their notice beginning Dec. 1. The document provides critical information used to determine a property owner’s real property tax bill.

Kumano I Ke Ala o Makaweli, a Native Hawaiian-led nonprofit, will use the grant funding to implement the West Kauaʻi ʻOihana Mahi ʻAi Kalo (Taro Farming Industry) Revitalization Project.

The highly anticipated holiday event returns this week, which means there will be some streets closed along the parade route and other considerations to keep in mind.

The 7-year veteran of the Kaua‘i County Agency on Elderly Affairs was sworn in Tuesday, taking over the agency’s helm from Kealoha Takahashi who retired in November. Ishida has been a progam specialist at the agency since 2017, overseeing its information and referral program. However, her tenure with the county spans much longer.

The county Department of Public Works and contractor The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions announced the work is scheduled from 6 to 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday, in the vicinity of Kaumuali‘i Highway, weather permitting.

Crews are completing the installation of a temporary waterline as part of a project that began Monday. Work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

This is a follow-up to the initial open house outreach talk story session in July, during which many ideas were gathered. Those became the basis for alternative plans, which will be presented during Saturday’s meeting.

Peak surf heights of 12 to 16 feet are forecast along north-facing shorelines, with west-facing shorelines expected to see surf of 8 to 12 feet throughout the advisory period of noon today through 6 a.m. Wednesday.