Kauai News
Seismic activity continues to rattle Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone
According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the seismicity and elevated ground deformation rates suggests magma may be slowly moving out of the summit storage region.
Kīlauea volcano rattled by nearly 1,000 earthquakes in three days
Future eruptions are possible with little warning along the upper portions of Kīlauea’s East Rift Zone.
Human trafficking awareness campaign launched on Kaua‘i
“Together, we must stop this exploitation of people, especially children, that robs them of their freedom, innocence and dignity.”
Road closure scheduled in Kīlauea for resurfacing work
Access will be provided for residents in the area.
Recent brush fires ‘normal’ for Kauaʻi fire season
According to recent data from Kaua’i Deputy Fire Chief Roger Mills, there have been a total of 122 brush fires so far in 2024. That can be compared to 196 brush fires in all of 2023, 262 in 2022, 211 in 2021, and 193 in 2020.
‘Huge’ gust of wind, ‘bang’ preceded fatal helicopter crash off Kaua‘i; underwater search discovers partial wreckage
The US Coast Guard conducted an underwater search using side scan sonar technology.
Kaua‘i Agency on Elderly Affairs to host Disaster Preparedness and Wellness Fair on July 25
During the fair, short informational sessions will be held in the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Moikeha rooms A and B.
Historic Kōloa Plantation Days underway on Kaua‘i’s south shore
This 10-day festival celebrates the many ethnic groups that came to Hawai‘i to work on sugar plantations and the Hawaiians who welcomed them.
Officials suspect arson in Koke‘e brush fire
Additionally, a small brush that ignited in Waimea above Panini Place on Monday afternoon is also suspected to be arson.
Update: Kaua‘i hunting area reopens following wildfire suppression efforts in Koke‘e
The Koke‘e brush fire scorched approximately 1,600 acres.
As temperatures rise, heat awareness campaign launches to inform Hawai‘i residents and visitors of health risks
2023 was the hottest year on record with unprecedented heat waves and heat-related illnesses.
Update: Kīlauea alert level drops back to advisory
Earthquake activity and ground deformation in the Big Island volcano’s upper East Rift Zone began to spike at about 3:30 a.m., indicating the likely movement of magma under the subsurface.
Battle against rapid ‘ōhi‘a death continues statewide 10 years after first discovery
While the community’s attention to preventing the spread of ROD in forests has waned somewhat with other crises taking front stage, ROD remains an urgent issue.
Kaua‘i Shrimp acquired by O‘ahu-based company Aloun Farms
Kaua‘i Shrimp produces over half a million pounds of Pacific white leg shrimp every year.
Lydgate Farms – premier chocolate grower of Kaua‘i – opens first store in Kapa‘a
Visitors to the Kapa‘a store, located in the historic Shido Building, will be treated to a variety of free samples.
National Weather Service: Tides to combine with lunar cycle Tuesday, causing minor coastal flooding on Kaua‘i
The National Weather Service has reported coastal flooding will coincide with the daily peak tide during Tuesday afternoon.
Democratic Party of Hawai‘i reacts to President Biden’s decision to step down from 2024 race
“We respect this decision and thank him for his decades of service to the people of America, officials stated.
Family of Kaua‘i helicopter pilot killed in Nāpali Coast crash creates fundraiser
“My dad, Guy Croydon, was a husband, father, and soon-to-be grandfather,” Alex Croydon wrote on GoFundMe.
Emergency assets demobilize as DLNR puts out 1,600-acre Koke‘e fire’s remaining hot spots
Only the Division of Forestry and Wildlife remains on scene Monday to conduct final mop-up efforts.
Road closures scheduled for Kuli Road in Lāwa‘i on July 25 and July 26
The county’s contractor will trim and remove trees growing along the roadway.
