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Turning to ʻike Hawaiʻi — ancestral knowledge — to inspire solutions for today’s complex problems
Hundreds attend 2024 Piʻo Summit “Hulihia: Fire and Rain” at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, which featured panel discussions highlighting Native Hawaiian values and practicies that can guide healing and renewal for ʻāina and communities.
Lane closures scheduled to start next week for parts of Kekaha
One-lane closures, necessary for road resurfacing work, are slated for 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays Nov. 25 to Dec. 6, weather permitting, on ‘Auku‘u, ʻĀkepa, Mamo and Kiowea roads.
‘True superheroes’: Crews from Kaua‘i County Public Works, Gay & Robinson honored for wildfire response
Kaua‘i Fire Chief Michael Gibson said Tuesday that their courage, collaboration and “unwavering commitment were instrumental in combating the devastating Hanapēpē and Kaumakani fires”; also recognized them for work responding during following days to Kōke‘e fires.
Store staff discovers 2-foot holiday hitchhiker slithering among Christmas tree shipment on Big Island
The gopher snake was discovered the morning of Nov. 16 by staff at a store that had unloaded about half of the trees from the container before the special delivery holiday hitchhiker was revealed.
Island residents alerted about recalled carrots linked to E. coli outbreak on mainland
There had been one death, 39 reported illnesses and 15 hospitalizations as of Nov. 19 in 18 states connected with the outbreak. State health officials are investigating if the carrots have caused illness or adverse effects in Hawaiʻi.
Kama‘āina welcomed aboard new Hawaiian Airlines program Huaka‘i by Hawaiian
Free benefits program, taking off in January 2025, offers Hawai‘i residents greater value when flying with the airline on neighbor island trips, including free checked bag and 10% or 20% of one booking per quarter.
County anticipates rubbish collection delays through early next year
Kaua‘i County Public Works Solid Waste explained that because the Kapa‘a transfer station is closed and under renovation and the Līhu‘e transfer station is still under construction, individual rubbish trucks must offload at the landfill instead of transfer stations, resulting in longer haul times.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool to be temporarily closed in December
The closure from Dec. 1-16 is necessary so contractor Pacific Concrete, Cutting & Coring can repair the pool’s concrete deck.
Hundreds of coral colonies recovered for restoration in ‘massive effort’ on Big Island
Collaboration of conservation divers successfully removed and relocated nearly 11 years of coral growth from a decommissioned fish farm pipe ring during complex 3-day operation in West Hawai‘i waters.
USDA grants big bucks to DA BUX program
The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, awarded $8.4 million to extend program through end of 2026, benefiting SNAP participants and local farmers statewide, including on Kaua‘i.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for eastern shorelines of Kaua‘i
Surf has finally fallen below advisory levels along eastern shorelines after several days.
Kaua‘i lane closures for week of Nov. 16-22
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Volcano Watch: ʻAilāʻau or Kualoloa? Hawaiian chant suggests lava flow name change
Native Hawaiian oral traditions record a rich history of the changing volcanic landscape in Hawaiʻi. Interweaving cultural knowledge with scientific disciplines can provide a more complete understanding of past events, including the largest known lava flow eruption of Kīlauea.
Final supermoon of the year is November’s full Beaver Moon
Earth and its constant cosmic companion have their last closest encounter of the year tonight. Moonrise is Moonrise in Līhuʻe and Hanalei is at 5:53 p.m. today, but the moon will still look full through Sunday morning in case you miss it.
Retired from the service, but still serving
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami honors U.S. Air Force veteran of nearly 34 years Mary Kay Hertog for her outstanding dedication for the past 12 years to Kaua‘i veterans and the entire Kaua‘i community.
Salvation Army setting table for holidays, sharing Thanksgiving lunch with nearly 1,000 people on Kaua‘i
The organization’s locations in Hanapēpē and Līhu‘e are hosting events Nov. 27. You can also “Share a Holiday Feast” with local families through Foodland by making a donation in-store at checkout, via online grocery delivery or at curbside pickup services.
Sheraton Kauaʻi hotel workers ratify contract after historic Labor Day strike
Hospitality workers at the Sheraton Kauaʻi Resort ratified their contract with the hotel after being part of a historic strike over Labor Day weekend.
Road closures continue in Nāwiliwili as paving work progresses at pier
Single-lane closures on Wilcox/Kānoa roads planned 2 days next week, with full closure of East West Road set today and Friday along with 2 days next week.
Fledgling public charter school gets more than $1.5M boost from Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund
Namahana School received $750,00 cash and a set of state-of-the-art mobile facilities valued at $800,000. The gift from Priscilla Chan and her husband Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and chief executive officer of Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp, pushes the school’s pre-opening fundraising total to $6 million.
$72M grant from federal government to boost internet access for Native Hawaiians
The funding will be used to deploy internet infrastructure and adopt projects to connect unserved households throughout the state to high-speed internet service, providing essential resources to fully participate in the digital economy.
