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Kauaʻi Island Utility Co-op asks state for rate increase
The increase is designed to provide the co-op with about a 9.42% increase in its electric revenues.
Deadline nears to appeal 2023 real property tax assessment
Prior to filing an appeal, however, owners are encouraged to discuss any differences they might have with the appraisers.
Just days left to comment about proposed use of mosquito ‘birth control’ to combat avian malaria
The public has until Friday, Dec. 30, to comment on a request from the state to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for an emergency exemption from the federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.
Emergency relief period extended in response to Hawai‘i Life Flight accident in waters between Maui and Big Island
The governor extended the disaster emergency relief period through Jan. 6, 2023.
DLNR recruits fill two drop-off boxes for annual Toys for Tots drive
The 42 men and women of recruit class 22-01 collected more than 80 new toys, books and games for the annual toy drive.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kaua’i County
Severe thunderstorms can produce damaging winds of 58 mph or higher or destructive quarter-size hail or larger.
Coast Guard suspends active search for missing Hawai‘i Life Flight aircraft
The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday suspended the active search for the missing aircrew, nearly two days after the flight departed from Kahului, Maui, headed for the Waimea-Kohala Airport on the Big Island.
Lifeguard towers at several beach parks closed because of inclement weather
Lifeguard towers at Po‘ipū Beach Park, Salt Pond Beach Park and Kekaha Beach Park have been shuttered.
Kaumuali‘i Highway near Kaua‘i Nursery and Landscaping again open to all traffic
Eastbound traffic in the vicinity was diverted earlier in the day because of a fallen tree.
New study looks at El Niño’s past to project how it will respond as Earth warms
The research enables more accurate projection of future changes and impacts from El Niño, the primary factor affecting variability in water temperature and trade wind strength in the Pacific.
National Weather Service issues flood watch, high wind warning, high surf warning
All of the advisories are connected with a powerful Kona low storm system.
Social media users encouraged to think before they post following Maui shark incident
Social media can either be a powerful tool for sharing information or a mouthpiece for tremendously hurtful and inaccurate comments directed toward people dealing with a tragedy.
Strong Kona winds, thunderstorms late Sunday and Monday for Kauaʻi
The National Weather Service in Honolulu advises people to stay alert and watch for additional weather statements and possible watches or warnings associated with the weather system.
Flood advisory issued for parts of Kauaʻi
Some locations that will experience flooding include Kapaʻa, Princeville, Kīlauea, Hanalei, Moloaʻa, Wainiha, Wailua Homesteads, Hāʻena, Wailua, Nā Pali State Park and Kealia.
Pacific Media Group to purchase Kaua‘i radio station KFMN
Pacific Media Group, or PMG, has entered into an agreement to purchase KFMN on Kaua‘i. The purchase is pending Federal Communications Commission approval.
Get a free photo with Santa this weekend in Kapa‘a
Kris Kringle will be at the Kapa‘a Shopping Center during Kapa‘a Kalikimaka with Hawaiian Telcom on Saturday.
Coast Guard searching for missing medical transport aircraft in channel between Maui and Big Island
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the missing aircraft is a Hawai’i Life Flight King Air twin-engine propeller plane that had three crew members aboard.
UHERO: Inflation will hinder Hawaiʻi’s economic growth in 2023
Rising interest rates, dwindling COVID-19 pandemic era savings and a coming U.S. downturn will cause a pause in growth next year for the state.
Kaua’i sees mostly below average rainfall in November
The Anahola rain gage posted its lowest November total in its 31-year data record. Līhuʻe Variety Station and Wainiha had their lowest November totals since 2012.
State orders updated COVID-19 vaccines for keiki as young as 6 months old
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has placed orders to supply participating health care providers with updated bivalent vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years old.
