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The nonpartisan initiative will help U.S. states and territories coordinate and address health threats across state lines.

The flood watch for Kaua’i and Ni’ihau was canceled after an upper-level low and a low-level convergent boundary produced scattered thunderstorms just northeast of Kaua’i earlier this morning.

After seven decades of filming every aspect of the natural world, the world’s leading natural historian and voice behind numerous highly acclaimed documentaries such as “Planet Earth” and its sequels “The Blue Planet” and “Our Planet” delivered his first-ever collaboration with National Geographic — the documentary “Ocean with David Attenborough.”

The cooperative as of Oct. 1 has partnered with Cooperative Response Center — a nationwide 24/7 contact center providing support to rural electric utilities — to accept after-hours and weekend customer service and emergency calls.

Keep in mind that these events are for residents only. Businesses, government agencies, nonprofits and farmers should not bring materials to these events and will be turned away.

This year’s fall fest featuring free keiki rides, inflatables, games, live entertainment, ‘ono food and beverages from local nonprofits and the Great Pumpkin Giveaway, is planned for Oct. 18 in Hanapēpē.

“By imagining a day without water, we gain a deeper appreciation for this vital resource and the importance of investing in the infrastructure that delivers it to our taps,” said Kaua‘i County Department of Water officials.

The closure was in effect from Jan. 16 through Sept. 16 — a total of 8 months — and affected the Hāʻena-bound lane of Kūhiō Highway (Highway 560) at milepost 4.7.

The extension is because of delays in constructing the waterline and obtaining additional federal funding for unanticipated additional repair work.

The maintenance slated for 4:30 p.m. today will not impact the 9-1-1 emergency system, which will remain fully operational.

Kauaʻi state lawmakers along with other Hawaiʻi and local officials will engage the public from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today in a discussion about new state legislation and funding, insights and steps residents and landowners can take together to strengthen the Garden Island’s resilience against wildfires.

The chocolate milk, marked with an Oct. 16 expiration date, was made and packaged outside the state and is being recalled because of potential quality control issues. It was sent to 11 schools around the Garden Isle.

The goal of the project — which originated from a community visioning process in 2013 and was incorporated into the South Kaua’i Community Plan in 2015 — is to enhance safety and mobility for all roadway users.

Panel will accept community proposals for 2 weeks — through Nov. 1 — for how the new funding could be used to implement throughout the state.

Personnel with the Kapa‘a, Keālia, Princeville, and Līhu‘e fire stations as well as Fire Prevention Bureau, along with the on-duty battalion chief, responded to the incident, arriving just before 11 a.m. to discover a single residence in flames

The whale was spotted by Capt. Kekoa and crew members Noah and Jon aboard the vessel Holoholo while traveling offshore along the Garden Isle’s west side en route to Ni‘ihau.

Officially introduced Oct. 13 at Kauaʻi High School, the new Direct2UH initiative provides free direct enrollment to 9 of the university’s campuses based on a student’s grade-point average, without them having to complete a traditional application.

Nonprofit mountain biking association wants to create, enhance and preserve a world-class network of mountain biking trails throughout Kaua’i County while raising awareness and enthusiasm for a healthy outdoor activity and fostering the next generation of mountain bicyclists.

“What we witnessed here is the strength, resilience and unity of our lāhui — a clear sign that our future is in good hands,” said Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chairman Kaialiʻi “Kai” Kahele.

The closure is because of anticipated hazardous ocean conditions that could result in injury or worse to members of the public and first responders.