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Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for March 29 through April 4
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check this week’s schedule to see if any of your plans will be impacted by upcoming road work.
Intermittent full closure planned next week for portion of Kūhiō Highway
The closure is required to ensure the safety of vehicles traveling below where a helicopter crew will be placing wire mesh on the hillside to anchor loose soil as part of emergency stabalization work at Hanalei Hill that continues 4 years after a devastating landslide in March 2021.
Volcano Watch: Moving magma — what happens after a dike intrudes a rift zone?
When magma moves into the rift zone of a Hawaiian volcano, there is understandably a lot of excitement and apprehension. How far will the magma go? Will it erupt? But even long after the activity stops — regardless of whether it erupts — the subsurface magma continues to have a noticeable impact on the landscape.
Facebook post with pic of dead turtle sparks outrage, highlights need to report violations when discovered
EDITOR’S NOTE: Images that appear with this story could be upsetting to some readers. Discretion is advised.
Class of 2025 high school graduation schedule announced
“The class of 2025 has shown focus, talent and drive. We’re proud of all our graduates as they take the next step in their journey, embodying our commitment to ensure they are globally competitive and locally committed.” — state Superintendent of Schools Keith Hayashi
Hirono highlights dangers to Hawai‘i, U.S. because of mass federal firings
“While Republicans shamefully paint hardworking federal workers as ‘faceless bureaucrats,’ we know that our federal workers do important work.” — U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, a Democrat from Hawai‘i
More than a job: Being a part of Kaua‘i Police Department is a calling
With 36 vacant police officer positions, 10 dispatcher openings, department seeks infusion of new blue blood to better serve Garden Isle with purpose, looking for people eager to make positive, lasting impact right now..
Episode 15 of Kīlauea eruption biggest yet with lava fountains more than 700 feet tall
It took about 10 hours or so, but the vents inside Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island once again did not disappoint.
Did you hear the siren? Let Kaua‘i Emergency Management know with new online tool
The online survey tool, which is live now, is aimed at making sure Hawai‘i’s Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is functioning correctly. Reports from the community will help improve the outdoor warning siren system’s effectiveness.
Celebrate Earth Month during third annual Ho‘olaule‘a no ka Honua
Bring the whole ‘ohana for a day filled with hands-on activities, live demonstrations and cultural showcases. Explore, learn and be inspired while honoring the island’s natural resources, local food systems and rich heritage. From interactive vendor exhibits to vibrant performances, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
U.S. diplomatic expert says Hawaiʻi is critical in global security efforts
Former deputy assistant U.S. trade representative for Japan and China Glen S. Fukushima shared insights about shifting U.S. national security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting a need for more policymakers with knowledge of and expertise in its political landscape.
‘We are a global community’: Kaua‘i Community College students shine at international camp
Business major Malia Hoʻokano and Liberal arts major Sabrina Petroc showed off their creativity and skills in Japan during the KOSEN Global Camp, which is focused on “designing social systems and business models oriented towards a circular economy.”
Update: High surf advisory canceled for north and west shores
National Weather Service says surf has fallen below advisory thresholds along those shorelines of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
13 new adult corrections officers now on the job, including 3 assigned to KCCC
Graduates of Hawaiʻi Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Basic Corrections Recruit Class 25-01 are beginning their careers in facilities throughout the state after completing 8 weeks of training that included more than 300 hours of classroom instruction and physical training.
High caliber of dedication: Kaua‘i educator honored for becoming national board certified
Kalāheo Elementary School teacher Marly Madayag and 24 other teachers are now part of an elite group statewide who earned certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
Update: California man who died while snorkeling off Kaʻakaʻaniu Beach identified
Based on preliminary autopsy findings and information gathered during Kaua‘i Police Department investigation, 43-year-old Lucas Shepard’s cause of death is thought to be drowning. Foul play is not suspected.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures for March 22-28
There will be no contraflow set up and no lane closures, unless otherwise permitted, Wednesday, March 26, in observance of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Day. Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Video: Hawai‘i Irish Dance members from Big Island make cameo for St. Patrick’s Day on Irish TV
8 dancers from Hawai’i Irish Dance and 7 flaggers from Scully’s Pub in Waiki’i had the luck of the Irish on their side, being one of several groups from around the globe — including cast of ‘Riverdance 30’ — to be featured during special episode of RTE Ireland’s ‘The Late, Late Show.’
Mexico citizen found on roof, taking photos through Kīlauea home’s window
23-year-old Luis Manterola — who refused to cooperate with police investigation — was arresteed for first-degree violation of privacy and is being detained at the Kaua‘i Police Department cellblock on $50,000 bail.
Volcano Watch: A collapse at Mauna Loa’s summit in 1868, like Kīlauea’s in 2018?
There seems to be enough evidence of some sort of collapse happening, which remains the only such event in the volcano’s documented history, simultaneously with a dramatic eruption that caused Hawai’i’s largest ever recorded earthquake, a magnitude-7.9 temblor that resulted in a tsunami and landslide in Ka’u that killed more than 100 people and lava flows that inundated 9 square miles.
