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A total of 55 new preschool classrooms across the state have opened through the initiative, with three of them being on Kaua’i.

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.

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.

Pacific Islanders in Communications celebrates these indigenous and native storytellers, encourages fans to continue attending filmscreenings on neighbor islands and voting for favorites.

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.

Peak monthly high tides will cause isolated minor flooding from late tonight through Sunday morning along island shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas.

The state plans to declare a traffic emergency zone at milepost 4.7 for the purpose of doing emergency slope stabilization work.

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.

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.

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.

Native species, including limu maneʻoneʻo, were notably absent from spring-influenced areas despite showing similar cellular characteristics to invasive species in offshore environments.

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.

In Hawai‘i, earthquakes are a common occurrence, and we should always practice earthquake preparedness.

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.

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.

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.

The LifeSmarts Competition is a free educational program that teaches students critical skills in personal finance, consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety and technology.

The free online workshop is planned for the afternoon of Indigenous People’s Day, Oct. 14, and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Marine & Envrionmental Institute of Pohnpei and University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Pacific Aquaculture & Coastal Resources Center.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages parents and caregivers to create a safe sleeping environment for babies.

Temporary closure necessary for Kaua‘i Police Department crash recovery and investigation.