Kauai News
Public encouraged to report illegal fireworks to state-run task force
There are three ways, including a new smartphone app, to report illegal aerial fireworks to the Illegal Fireworks Task Force.
Gov. Green signs ‘Silver Alert’ notifications into law
Gov. Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2305 into law on Monday, establishing a Silver Alert Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. SB 2305 implements a Silver Alert Program to help locate and safeguard missing persons who are 65 years of age or older, cognitively impaired, or developmentally disabled.
Kaua‘i Sushi Station crowned best in nation – for the second year in a row
Yelp has given Kaua‘i Sushi Station top marks two years running, citing elaborate presentation and ingredients sourced from Japan.
Kauaʻi police renews call for help in Amber Jackson homicide case
The announcement comes exactly 14 years after Amber Jackson’s body was found in a remote and inaccessible part of the island, after she had been reported missing on June 23, 2010.
Ambulance provider debate decided: Falck’s appeal is denied as AMR continues with $112 million contract
“We are disappointed that the Department of Health ultimately reversed course after initially selecting Falck to provide enhanced emergency medical services to Maui and Kaua‘i counties,” said Troy Hagen, chief commercial officer of Falck USA.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority announces cohorts to develop Community Stewardship and Regenerative Experience Programs
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) announced the launch of its two newest Community Tourism Collaborative (CTC) programs: the Community Stewardship Program and the Regenerative Experiences Program. Modeled after the traditional regenerative water system of Hawaiʻi, these programs aim to support and enhance the efforts of organizations dedicated to revitalizing and preserving Hawaiʻi’s sacred spaces and creating sustainable visitor experiences.
Kaua‘i is most limited in diversifying its economy compared to all counties in state, UHERO report reveals
In a tourism-concentrated economy, University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization, also known as UHERO, released the report Tuesday, which looks at ways the state could diversify as tourism revenue has shown inconsistent and slow growth for the past 30 years.
Decommissioning of Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Mauna Kea complete
Last fall, the telescope was removed and this spring and summer all buildings on the site were removed, the foundation demolished, and active restoration of the site was undertaken in accordance with approved plans and permits.
Kaua‘i Police Commission partners with Gallup to conduct annual employee survey
The results of the survey will be presented at an upcoming police commission meeting.
County of Kaua‘i: Applications available for income based vehicle hauling
The program is a one-time income or need-based program to facilitate the safe disposal of vehicles from private or public property.
Rare ‘star’ predicted to blaze brightly in night sky will be visible to naked eye
The additional jewel in the Northern Crown constellation isn’t actually a star. It’s the light from an astronomical thermonuclear explosion caused by the buildup of pressure and heat in the binary system T Coronae Borealis, also dubbed the “Blaze Star,” 3,000 light-years away from Earth.
On Kaua‘i, paying homage to the last ‘akikiki in the wild
Despite the existence of one, two, or three ‘akikiki remaining in the wild, the forest bird species is considered functionally extinct.
Monthly siren test scheduled for today
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America team up to transform hospitality training in Hawai‘i
The Culinary Institute of the Pacific (CIP) at Kapi‘olani Community College unveiled details of their groundbreaking collaboration with the renowned Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the world’s premier culinary college, in a formal press conference co-hosted by the Hawai‘i Ag & Culinary Alliance that welcomed CIA leadership to the Diamond Head campus.
Big Island’s Kīlauea rocked by 500-plus quakes with escalation of sesmic unrest
While there are no signs of an imminent eruption, the largest of these earthquakes were four magnitude-3.0 events near the intersection between Chain of Craters Road and Hilina Pali Road in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Volcano Watch: In remembrance of Ed Brown, HVO ‘ohana
Ed was a natural and gifted problem solver, and he worked closely with observatory staff to understand their challenges and needs.
Kīlauea roundabout being constructed on Kūhiō Highway
Kōloa contractor Goodfellow Brothers will be taking on the $12 million project which will have a new drainage system and improvements for pedestrians.
92-year-old Kaua‘i veteran received high school diploma last month – decades after making secret sacrifice
Kaua‘i man Stanley Masao Oshima, a 92-year-old veteran, received his high school diploma only one month ago – due to a selfless and secret act.
Big Island volcano rattled by more than 300 earthquakes during past 24 hours
Kīlauea is not erupting, but the most recent seismic activity is more than triple the rate from several days ago.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: June 29-July 5
In observance of the Fourth of July, there will be no contraflow or lane closure unless otherwise permitted.