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Public Can Weigh In on Environmental Impact Statement For KIUC Habitat Conservation Plan
The public has a chance to weigh in on the environmental impact statement for Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative’s habitat conservation plan.
State DOA Panel to Consider Importing ‘Incompatible Male’ Mosquitoes to Help Control Wild Populations
The Plant and Animal Advisory Committee of the state Department of Agriculture is looking at importing “incompatible male” mosquitoes as a method of mosquito population control in the islands to help save several native honeycreeper species.
Kaua’i Athletes Win Medals on Day 2 of Special Olympics 2022 USA Games
As of Tuesday, June 7, the Special Olympics Hawai‘i team, or Hui O Hawai’i, had earned seven medals, including two won by two Kaua‘i athletes, at the Special Olympics 2022 USA Games.
New Data Dashboard Sheds Light on Children’s Well-Being
Advocates and researchers hope a new online tool will inspire solutions to issues faced by keiki throughout the state.
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Online Ocean Camp Returns
The Pacific Whale Foundation is giving keiki throughout the islands a chance to have some online ocean fun again this summer.
Register Now For Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association’s Ka Huina 2022 Conference
The Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association is creating a path toward a regenerative tourism future for the islands — and it invites the community to be part of the discussion.
State to Receive Nearly $2M to Help Protect Native Birds, Bees
Hawai‘i’s native forest birds, water birds, seabirds and yellow-faced bees will benefit from federal funding in support of conservation projects throughout the state, including on Kauaʻi.
County Announces Closures in Observance of King Kamehameha Day
All county offices and several other facilities will be closed Friday and Saturday In observance of King Kamehameha Day.
Hawaiʻi Joins Talent, Innovation, Equity States
Hawaiʻi is exploring new approaches in support of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and Filipino learners to build workforce-relevant knowledge and skills, and a foundation on the mainland that has been working with the University of Hawaiʻi for several years is providing funds to help.
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers to Respond During Disaster Season
Catastrophe is only one hurricane, one wildfire or one tsunami away, and now more than ever, the American Red Cross needs people to help.
2 Kauaʻi Students Graduate From Creighton University
Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., recently conducted commencement exercises and two students from Kauaʻi were among those to receive degrees.
Firefighters Extinguish 25-Acre Brush Fire in ‘Ele‘ele
Fire crews remained on scene for part of Sunday afternoon, June 5, to put out any flare-ups or hot spots after extinguishing a brush fire that began nearly 24 hours earlier in ‘Ele‘ele.
Special Olympics Hawai‘i Athletes Head to National Competition
Seventeen athletes from throughout the state, including Kaua‘i, are headed to the mainland to participate in a national competition.
Firefighters Respond to Brush Fire Near Glass Beach
Firefighters responded Saturday afternoon, June 4, to a brush fire in the ‘Ele‘ele area near Glass Beach.
Native Hawaiian Scholar Part of National Racial Healing Program
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa academic is part of a national effort to advance racial and health equity.
Lane Closures Scheduled for portions of Pa‘anau Road
Portions of a roadway in Kōloa will be closed beginning next week for construction work.
Multiple Ocean Rescues Tuesday in Po‘ipū; High Surf Advisory in Effect
High surf conditions led to first responders conducting multiple ocean rescues earlier this week in Po‘ipū, and a high surf advisory remains in effect for south-facing shores.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Sections of Kapa‘a
Construction work will require lane closure next week for some roadways in Kapa‘a.
