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Nāwiliwili harbor office closed
The facility will be shuttered through Nov. 7 as it undergoes renovations. Services are being offered at Port Allen Small Boat Harbor during closure period.
Hawai‘i unemployment rate remains at 2.9% in September
Nonfarm jobs in Hawai’i increased by 9,000, or 1.4%, compared with September 2023, including job gains in the leisure and hospitality and trade, transportation and utilities industries.
Full closure of Hā‘ena-bound lane of Kūhiō Highway now in effect at Waikoko Hairpin Turn
The closure went into effect a day earlier than scheduled because of field observations and will continue until further notice.
U.S. Postal Service announces recommended holiday mailing dates for Hawaiʻi
The Postal Service also urges customers to plan ahead and ship as early as possible during the holiday season.
Kauaʻi County Council hears update on Ready Keiki preschool initiative
A total of 55 new preschool classrooms across the state have opened through the initiative, with three of them being on Kaua’i.
Volcano Watch: Potential long-term outcomes of recent intrusions in Kīlauea East Rift Zone
While scenarios such as a new pit crater forming in the Chain of Craters or large seaward movement of the volcano’s south flank are less likely, current conditions provide an excellent opportunity to better understand what can happen in the long run.
Update: Flood Advisory for eastern Kaua‘i canceled
National Weather Service radar had indicated persistent moderate to locally heavy rains at 8:19 a.m. over portions of windward Kauai, mainly from Nāwiliwili to Kapaʻa, falling at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour, but the heavy rain has diminished by 10:30 a.m.
Pasifika voices heard loud and clear at Hawai‘i International Film Festival
Pacific Islanders in Communications celebrates these indigenous and native storytellers, encourages fans to continue attending filmscreenings on neighbor islands and voting for favorites.
City University of New York administrator to take helm at University of Hawaiʻi
The university’s Board of Regents voted unanimously Thursday to appoint the current executive vice chancellor and university provost at the City University of New York to succeed David Lassner, who will retire at the end of this year after serving as UH president for more than 11 years.
Minor King Tides coming to coastal court as October supermoon rises
Peak monthly high tides will cause isolated minor flooding from late tonight through Sunday morning along island shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas.
Public can weigh in on planned emergency zone declaration near Waikoko hairpin turn
The state plans to declare a traffic emergency zone at milepost 4.7 for the purpose of doing emergency slope stabilization work.
Kaua‘i Sea Scouts routine training becomes real-life rescue mission
Quick-thinking Kaua‘i Sea Scouts pull distressed sailboat off rocks at Nāwiliwili Harbor in dramatic tug-of-war from the dock and treat mariners who were aboard for minor injuries after safely guiding vessel into its slip.
Portions of Kaua‘i continue to see high surf; advisory extended
North-facing shores in these areas will continue to see large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet through Wednesday morning as a north swell slowly declines through the end of the week.
Reminder: Do not post political signs along state roadways
Posting signs along state highways that do not fall under the exempted categories defined by state law unlawful. That includes, but is not limited to, on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles.
UH researchers find invasive seaweeds outcompete native species in nearshore waters with high salt level
Native species, including limu maneʻoneʻo, were notably absent from spring-influenced areas despite showing similar cellular characteristics to invasive species in offshore environments.
Local United Public Workers unit ratifies temporary hazard pay settlement with Kaua‘i County
The agreement provides compensation to employees — including Līhuʻe Airport custodians and Kaua‘i County refuse transfer station workers — who served the island community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Volcano Watch: The 2024 Great Hawai‘i ShakeOut
In Hawai‘i, earthquakes are a common occurrence, and we should always practice earthquake preparedness.
Party on the block this weekend in Līhuʻe to celebrate the heart of Kauaʻi
The entire island is invited to this year’s Rice Street Block Party from 4 to 8 p.m. today, featuring local flavors, live performances and music, artisanal crafts, amazing arts, keiki activities, 50-plus local vendors and a ton of family fun for everyone to enjoy.
State reports 2 new monkeypox cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports one of the new cases was associated with out-of-state exposure. The other is not associated with out-of-state exposure or linked to other prior identified cases which suggests it was locally transmitted.
County asks public to report illegal dumping in effort to curb continuing trash trouble
Garden Isle residents acknowledged the waste woes when commenting on a county Facebook post about the issue last week, with many expressing their frustration about problems they see at the heart of the issue.