Kauai News
Healthcare community clinics coming to Garden Isle
Tropic Care is a mission of the Armed Forces Innovative Readiness Training program, designed to increase troop readiness while strengthening communities.
Heavy rains result in high bacteria levels at 8 beaches, streams
A Kona low storm has brought rain and flood advisories to the entire state. The bacteria, also known as enterococcus, is measured by the Surfrider Foundation Kaua‘i chapter at various streams and beaches on the island.
Community meeting scheduled for Kaua‘i Water Use and Development Plan update
The purpose of the hearing is to gather public comment and those interested are encouraged to attend in-person or online.
Update: Flash flood watch on Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau extended through Sunday
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green declared an emergency as western portions of the state are expected to see heavy and prolonged rainfall.
Water Safety Day and Duke Kahanamoku license plates bills signed into law
Gov. Josh Green signed two bills into law that bolster water safety awareness and honor the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku, Hawai‘i’s premier waterman, by issuing special license plates commemorating the legendary figure.
UH farmer training program holding open house on Kauaʻi
Anyone interested in joining the farm training program, as well as community members and organizations looking to collaborate, is encouraged to attend.
New federal funding to protect 2 million acres of land throughout Hawai‘i
Announced by the Trust for Public Land, or TPL, a national nonprofit that works to protect public land, the designation will ensure that under existing federal conservation and the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration programs, funding for land conservation will include farming and ranch land, watershed protection, habitat restoration management, support military readiness and climate resiliency in Hawaiʻi.
UH faculty members featured in new FDA podcast about health disparities in Hawai‘i
The podcast focuses on research by Deborah Taira, a professor in the Univeristy of Hawai‘i at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy and senior scientist at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, and her colleague at the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine at Mānoa.
DLNR finalizing investigation into cruise ships reported close to Na Pali Coast
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources says it’s awaiting a final report following its investigation into two cruise ships that came too close to the shore of the Na Pali Coast earlier this month. On May 1, social media images and videos began circulating of the Royal Caribbean’s over 1,000-foot-long ship, the Celebrity […]
Kona low brings potential for heavy rain, flash flooding through weekend for Kaua‘i
Heavy showers could repeatedly move over the Hawaiian Islands from the south, especially from Kaua‘i to Maui, leading to widespread flooding, especially over leeward areas.
Brown Water Advisory issued at Kalapaki Beach
Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris.
Flood advisory issued for north, windward Kaua’i
The heaviest rain was over Kapahi, falling at just more than 2 inches per hour. These showers are slowly moving north, and additional showers are expected through the afternoon.
Flags ordered at half-staff to honor law enforcement officers who lost lives in line of duty
This week is Police Week nationwide and Wednesday is Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Gov. Josh Green calls state to action to be more aware of risks, prepared for wildfires
State’s top executive proclaimed May as Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month
Kaua‘i poi to be served at dozens of Hawai‘i schools throughout May
Across the participating schools, over 11,800 individual 4-ounce poi cups from Hanalei Poi Company and their Hanalei farmer suppliers — equating to nearly 3,000 pounds of poi — will be served.
Flood watch issued throughout Hawaiian Islands
A Kona low developing north of the state will bring the potential for a prolonged period of heavy rain and thunderstorms over portions of the state from Wednesday through Friday.
State implements tenant screening fee regulations for Hawai‘i residents
The new law prohibits a landlord from charging an applicant for a residential dwelling unit, a tenant screening fee that is more than the actual cost to obtain information about the applicant.
Kaua‘i Community College professors among University of Hawai‘i faculty honored for excellence in teaching, research
“Congratulations to our world-class honorees who have demonstrated outstanding excellence in teaching and scholarship,” said UH President David Lassner.
Brown water advisory in place for Kōloa Landing
Rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters.
Governor proclamation encourages collective action against threats from invasive species
At Friday’s proclamation ceremony celebrating Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM), Governor Josh Green, M.D., helped bring focus to the risks that invasive species pose to the environmental and economic health of Hawaiʻi, the good work taking place to combat them, and the importance of a cooperative approach in the effort.
