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Lane closure scheduled on Kūhiō Highway in Hanamā‘ulu
Two-way traffic will be maintained where possible.
Construction of Kapa‘a roundabout continues; more lane closures scheduled
No work is scheduled for Nov. 8 or 11 in observance of Election Day and Veterans Day, respectively.
Lane closures scheduled for portions of Kalihiwai
Flaggers will be positioned at both ends of the work zone to direct traffic.
Finding roots: ‘Big Wood’ brings joy to West Hawai‘i, provides therapy to its creator
In Kona, people do double takes when they see a 7-foot towering green creation of spray foam, cardboard, two-by-fours, silicon and fake plants — and realize a real person is inside.
Former Waimea High JROTC instructor sentenced to 14 years for sexual exploitation of student
Aguilar admitted in a plea agreement that he did not just possess these visual depictions, he used, persuaded or induced the victim to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing them.
Lane closures scheduled for portions of Kalāheo
Road resurfacing work is planned for Opu Road and Lae Road, weather permitting.
Visiting hiker dies at Wailua Falls
Police identified the victim as 28-year-old Nicole Chavez of Chile.
Man in critical condition following Kapa‘a traffic crash
Speed does not appear to be a factor in the crash. Toxicology reports are pending to determine if either operator was under the influence of an intoxicant at the time of the crash.
Additional lane closures scheduled as Kapa‘a roundabout construction continues
Throughout the next several weeks, traffic control configurations around the intersection will change as construction progresses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
