Kauai News
Kaua‘i 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 — Keeping up with Kīlauea
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory goes into detail about the latest Kīlauea 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 Kaua‘i announces Kamehameha Day closures
The Kaua‘i Bus will be operating on its current daily schedule.
Annual ‘Washed Up’ exhibition sees Kaua‘i artists turn marine debris into masterpieces
Over 20 artists submitted 60 pieces to the show now on display at the Kaua‘i Society of Artists gallery at the Kukui Grove Center in Līhu‘e.
Lane closure in place on Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Hill
Hawai‘i Department Transportation closed the lane for installation of soil anchors on the bottom of Hanalei Hill.
American Idol winner Iam Tongi to perform on Kaua‘i in July
The 2023 American Idol winner will perform at a Fourth of July celebration.
National guard, partners: Weapons of mass destruction exercise on Kaua‘i 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.
Hawai‘i public schools to feed keiki this summer
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s Seamless Summer Option program starts June 10.
Kīlauea 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 Kaua‘i played role during WWII Battle of Midway – 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.
Līhu‘e Airport display showcases birds of Kaua‘i – 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
“We filed a notice of protest after identifying what appears to be a clear error in calculating Falck’s 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 Kīlauea 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 Kaua‘i high school graduates
The 2024 Grove Farm Scholarship recipients include Jeanine Longboy, Madison Silva and Sofia Saunders.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues to lead Hawai‘i in renewable generation
KIUC’s current strategic goal of reaching 100% renewable by 2033 is over a decade ahead of the state goal by 2045.
Kaua‘i Bus temporarily closing stop near Kaua‘i High School beginning June 4
The closure is necessary due to ongoing construction.
Fonda’s Daughter is Kaua‘i vintage shop dedicated to father’s ‘treasure hunter’ legacy
Natalie Fonda grew up on O‘ahu, where her father Fulvio taught her about antiques, adventure and aloha.
New eruption begins at Big Island’s Kīlauea 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. At this time, it is not possible to say how long this new eruption will last.
