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National Weather Service cancels high surf advisory for portions of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that surf has fallen below advisory levels.
Fireworks permits available for purchase at two physical locations
Fireworks permits can be purchased through New Year’s Eve, while supplies last, in person thanks to a pilot program launched by the Kaua‘i Fire Department.
High bacteria count notification for Wai‘ohai Beach canceled
Water sample retesting results show that enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.
Zoom forum to provide information about proposed Green Amendment
Maya van Rossum, founder and leader of The Green Amendment for the Generations Movement, will lead the discussion.
Nearly $3M in micro-grants to help tackle food insecurity throughout Hawaiʻi
More than 30 of the grants awarded through the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture’s Micro-Grants for Food Security Program are coming to Kauaʻi County.
Mālama Kaua‘i to host food access planning meetings in January
The meetings will be focused on how to increase local food access and create sustainable food systems on Kaua‘i
Cooperation on stewardship of forest and crop lands spans more than 125 years in Hawai‘i
Although two separate state departments exist today, the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture continue to maintain similar land stewardship principles that complement one another.
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.
