Kauai News

NOAA ‘mother ship’ circling Hawaiian Islands as scientist scuba divers monitor coral reefs

Twenty scientists, in addition to crew members, are aboard Oscar Elton Sette, which departed its home port of Honolulu on July 1.

‘The smallest and cheapest’: Aviation attorney speaks out about fatal Kauaʻi helicopter crash

“On Kauaʻi in particular, a twin-engine turbine helicopter seems to be the prudent thing to use, but very few operators do because they’re more expensive,” said attorney Ladd Sanger.

Update: Helicopter crash search operation continues Saturday on Kaua‘i

One person was recovered on Thursday and was confirmed deceased. Two others remain missing.

Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: July 13-19

All projects are weather permitting.

Volcano Watch: More shaking on Kīlauea’s south flank; did you feel it?

From subtle shakes that feel like wind to abrupt jolting that knocks dishes off the counter, living on the volcanically active Big Island means accepting that the ground beneath your feet will not always keep still.

Nurses of Wilcox Medical Center petition for safe staffing ratios

The Hawai‘i Nurses Association began negotiations with Wilcox Medical Center on May 6.

East Kaua‘i trail nominated for Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame

Ke Ala Hele Makālae, “The Path that Goes by the Coast,” spans 8 miles, providing a paved, scenic route ideal for walking, jogging, biking, and skating, stretching from Lydgate Beach Park to Kuna Bay.

Coast Guard searching for missing people following helicopter crash near Nāpali Coast

The helicopter that crashed was a Robinson R44 from the Ali’i Kauaʻi Air Tours and Charters company in Kauai. The helicopter had one pilot and two passengers aboard.

State accepting applications to fund small-scale agriculture projects

This is the fourth year of the grant program, which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food-insecure communities.

Kaua‘i sees below average rain in June as dry season intensifies

Despite the dry conditions last month, nearly all of the gauges on Kauaʻi continued to show near to above-average rainfall for 2024 through the end of June.

Update: One dead, two still missing after helicopter crash off Nāpali Coast

Three people were on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.

Power nearly all restored following islandwide outage on Kaua‘i

Power restoration began within an hour of the outage. KIUC officials say most members were restored by roughly 11:15 p.m.

State, federal agencies work to keep avian flu out of Hawaiian Islands

Hawaiʻi is the only state where the strain of avian flu, H5N1, has not been detected.

Acting Gov. Luke, Mayor Bissen issue Emergency Proclamations to aid with Maui Crater Road Fire

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, serving as Acting Governor, signed an Emergency Proclamation (EP) on Wednesday evening in response to the ongoing Crater Road Fire in Upcountry, Maui which began on July 10, 2024, and has since burned an estimated 410 acres.

Kaua‘i police investigate jewelry scam on Garden Isle

According to police, these fraudulent activities bear “striking similarities” to incidents that occurred in 2022 when authorities apprehended four male suspects caught selling counterfeit jewelry.

Looking for a job? Līhuʻe Airport is hiring security officers

Salaries for security officers start at $60,000 annually and come with full federal employee benefits, as well as a $2,000 hiring incentive for all new employees.

Update: Outage at Kapaia Power Station culprit to Kaua‘i blackout

Power went out at around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Lane closures for guardrail repairs on ‘Anini Road scheduled July 11 to July 24

Officials ask drivers to make the appropriate arrangements to accommodate the necessary lane closures.

Maui Fire Department, ATF officials clarify timeline and process for Lāhainā wildfire cause and origin report

Officials with the Maui Fire Department and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded today to media inquiries about the timeline and process for releasing information on the cause and origin of the Aug. 8, 2023, Lāhainā wildfire.

Video: Large shark caught on camera swimming in Hanalei Bay

Warning signs were posted Tuesday but lifeguards have since removed them as there have been no additional sightings as of this morning.
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