Kauai News
Kauaāi weekly lane closures: June 8-14
In observance of Kamehameha Day on June 11 there will be no contraflow, or lane closures unless otherwise permitted.
Hawaiian monk seal off Big Island relocated after aggressive behavior toward oceangoers
The animal’s move was prompted by a pattern of escalating underwater interactions in the Makako Bay area in December 2023.
Volcano Watch ā Keeping up with KÄ«lauea
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory goes into detail about the latest KÄ«lauea eruption.
Update: High surf advisory extended again, in effect through Tuesday morning
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the current south swell is a bit stronger than forecast, generating surf slightly higher than forecast.
County of Kauaāi announces Kamehameha Day closures
The Kauaāi Bus will be operating on its current daily schedule.
Annual ‘Washed Up’ exhibition sees Kauaāi artists turn marine debris into masterpieces
Over 20 artists submitted 60 pieces to the show now on display at the Kauaāi Society of Artists gallery at the Kukui Grove Center in LÄ«huāe.
Lane closure in place on KÅ«hiÅ Highway near Hanalei Hill
Hawaiāi Department Transportation closed the lane for installation of soil anchors on the bottom of Hanalei Hill.
American Idol winner Iam Tongi to perform on Kauaāi in July
The 2023 American Idol winner will perform at a Fourth of July celebration.
National guard, partners: Weapons of mass destruction exercise on Kauaāi this Friday
The full-scale WMD exercise will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 7 at the Port Allen Small Boat Harbor.
Hawaiāi public schools to feed keiki this summer
The HawaiŹ»i State Department of Education’s Seamless Summer Option program starts June 10.
KÄ«lauea eruption on the Big Island remains paused and unlikely to restart
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is lowering the Volcano Alert Level for ground-based hazards from WATCH to ADVISORY and the Aviation Color Code from ORANGE to YELLOW.
Navy base on Kauaāi played role during WWII Battle of Midway ā 82 years ago this week
During World War II, what is now the Pacific Missile Range Facility was an Army Air Force station called Barking Sands Army Air Base.
LÄ«huāe Airport display showcases birds of Kauaāi ā and those working to save them
The Garden Island Arts Council teamed up with Hallux Ecosystem Restoration, LLC, to create the large window display.
Falck protests state’s decision to award new ambulance contracts to AMR
āWe filed a notice of protest after identifying what appears to be a clear error in calculating Falckās scores, along with inconsistencies in the evaluation criteria used to award the contracts,” said Troy Hagen, the chief commercial officer for Falck USA.
Unrest beneath KÄ«lauea continues despite pause in short-lived eruption on Big Island
While there is no active lava on the surface, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that levels of unrest remain high as the vent remains open, tremor is still present, glow could still be seen from the fissures overnight and active degassing of SO2 is still occurring from the fissures and blowing downwind.
Grove Farm awards three $20K scholarships to Kauaāi high school graduates
The 2024 Grove Farm Scholarship recipients include Jeanine Longboy, Madison Silva and Sofia Saunders.
Kauaāi Island Utility Cooperative continues to lead Hawaiāi in renewable generation
KIUCās current strategic goal of reaching 100% renewable by 2033 is over a decade ahead of the state goal by 2045.
Kauaāi Bus temporarily closing stop near Kauaāi High School beginning June 4
The closure is necessary due to ongoing construction.
Fonda’s Daughter is Kauaāi vintage shop dedicated to father’s ‘treasure hunter’ legacy
Natalie Fonda grew up on Oāahu, where her father Fulvio taught her about antiques, adventure and aloha.
New eruption begins at Big Island’s KÄ«lauea volcano
The new eruption began at about 12:30 a.m. today. The most recent eruption in this region was in December 1974, which lasted only about 6 hours.Ā At this time, it is not possible to say how long this new eruption will last.