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Watch: Wildlife camera catches fluffy fledgling endangered nocturnal seabird emerging from burrow on Big Island
The young ‘ākeʻāke was caught on camera making its way out of its high-elevation burrow on Mauna Loa about a month before the current eruption and lava flow began.
Registration for Mini, Junior Hoopster basketball leagues upcoming
The basketball season runs from January to February. Games will be held at the Kalāheo Neighborhood Center gym on Saturdays.
Liquor investigators checking Kaua‘i businesses
Minors working with officials will enter businesses to purchase alcohol, during the operation running through early January.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for Kaua’i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reported high surf produced by a large west northwest swell has fallen below advisory levels this morning.
Kapa‘a roads closed Dec. 5-10
Traffic control configurations around the Mailihuna, Hau‘a‘ala and Kawaihau roads intersection will change as construction progresses.
Register for Winter Fun this Friday
The program includes visits to neighborhood centers across the island.
Hurricane season officially over
Kaua‘i’s South Shore was battered by a historic south swell this summer. The event was not related to the season’s only hurricane.
New videos provide tips to fight back against garden pests and diseases
Topics covered include proper methods for sharing sweet potato, recognizing banana bunchy top virus and disposal of different kinds of contaminated plant materials.
Work continues on Kapa‘a roundabout project; additional closures scheduled
Intermittent one-lane closures are planned during the week to allow road reconstruction at the roundabout. Other portions of the three roadways also will be closed and detours will be in place.
High surf warning issued for portions of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau; wind advisory also in effect
Dangerous surf of 20 to 25 feet is forecast along north-facing shores.
County offices to be closed for Thanksgiving
Following the holiday, regular business hours for county offices and services will resume Nov. 25.
UH study shows reef halos could be key to remote checkup of coral health worldwide
These bands of bare, sandy seafloor surrounding coral patch reefs could provide a window into reef health around the globe.
More road closures scheduled in Kapa‘a because of roundabout construction project
During the next several weeks, traffic control configurations around the Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road and Kawaihau Road intersection will change.
Lane closure scheduled for portion of Kōloa roadway
A portion of Maluhia Road will be closed from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14-18, weather permitting.
Lane closure scheduled for Lāwa‘i roadway
The closure between Kōloa Road and Thronas Concrete is necessary for road resurfacing work.
Additional lane closures scheduled as Kapa‘a roundabout construction continues
The intersection of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road and Kawaihau Road will experience temporary traffic shifts and temporary traffic control plans will be in place.
High surf advisory in effect for west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
Impacts are expected to be moderate, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming dangerous.
Study led by UH researchers finds no-fishing zones can help ʻahi, other large fish species recover
The recovery is good news for the environment and the global tuna fishing industry, which generates $40 billion in revenues each year and supports millions of jobs around the world.
Lane closure scheduled on Kūhiō Highway in Hanamā‘ulu
Two-way traffic will be maintained where possible.
Construction of Kapa‘a roundabout continues; more lane closures scheduled
No work is scheduled for Nov. 8 or 11 in observance of Election Day and Veterans Day, respectively.
