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Road closure scheduled for portion of Wailua roadway
The full road closure is necessary to allow the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative and the Kaua‘i County Department of Public Works Roads Division to cut trees and remove debris from around utility lines.
Bloom, baby, bloom: Dramatic growth of phytoplankton follows Tonga eruption
The deposition of volcanic ash following the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai eruption was likely the most important source of nutrients responsible for massive phytoplankton growth.
Lane closures scheduled for part of Kekaha roadway
Crews will be resurfacing a portion of Kōke‘e Road next week.
Portion of Kūhiō Highway to reduce speed limit in Kīlauea
Starting Oct. 25, the speed limit on Kūhiō Highway between the intersections of Pili and Kalihiwai Roads in Kīlauea will drop to 35 mph.
Worst-case scenario: Research finds 50% of world’s coral reefs face death by 2035
By 2055, it is projected almost all of the world’s coral reefs, or 99%, will face unsuitable environmental conditions.
Firefighters respond to structure fire in Waipouli
No injuries were reported following a fire Friday at a Waipouli condominium complex.
Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank holiday food drive kicks off in November
A Kaua‘i food bank wants to make the holidays brighter — and fill tables — for people in need.
Explanation available online for proposed charter amendments on 2022 general election ballot
The 2022 general election is just a few weeks away and Kaua‘i voters will have the chance to weigh in on several proposed changes to the county charter.
National Weather Service extends high surf advisory for north-facing shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf advisory through this evening for portions of the Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Officials advise no swimming, snorkeling because of high surf conditions
Safety officials are asking swimmers and snorkelers to take a break at some of the island’s shores because of dangerous ocean conditions.
Water Department upgrading meter tech islandwide
The Department of Water is transitioning to advanced water meter technology for its more than 24,000 customer accounts as part of a meter replacement program.
More lane closures scheduled in Kapa‘a
Construction of a new roundabout in Kapa‘a will again require portions of three roadways to be closed.
Get crafty: Blankets, quilts, plants, food and more up for grabs at Senior Center Craft Fair
There will be crafted items and homemade food for just about everyone — and maybe even a few Christmas gift ideas — during an upcoming event in Līhu‘e.
IRS reminding more than 9M people they could be eligible for key tax credits
The Internal Revenue Service is sending special reminder letters to more than 9 million people who still could be eligible for a variety of key tax benefits.
Search suspended for missing swimmer
The 19-year-old American Samoa resident who went missing this past weekend while swimming at a Kaua‘i beach has become the island’s 11th drowning victim of 2022.
Decomposed body discovered in Big Island home
Police think foul play could be involved in the death of a male victim whose badly decomposing body was discovered Tuesday afternoon at a Puna home on the Big Island.
Search for missing swimmer to continue
The search for a missing 19-year-old swimmer on Kaua‘i’s North Shore will continue for a fourth day.
California couple located safe in Kōke‘e
A missing couple from the mainland have been found safely on Kaua‘i.
Lane closure scheduled for portion of Olohena Road in Wailua
The one-lane closure is necessary to allow Hawaiian Telcom to conduct vegetation maintenance work on utility lines.
Kauaʻi County approves proactive bill to regulate development in areas prone to sea level rise
Kaua‘i County unanimously approved a proactive bill to regulate development in areas that scientific models project will be affected by sea-level rise.
