Kauai News
Kaua‘i magician Matthew Singer to deliver 12 performances at Poʻipū resort this summer
The show features all-original material including two tricks the magician is particularly fond of: “Dimensional analysis” and “subconscious electrical sensing.”
Proposals sought for coconut rhinoceros beetles management in green waste
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations to eliminate coconut rhinoceros beetles on O‘ahu, and another to support green waste management on Maui, Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i island, Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.
Yearslong black slime ‘nightmare’ now in court; Kaua‘i homeowners ‘fatigued’
Nearly 80 homes in a Hanamā‘ulu a development with plumbing reportedly rife with black slime-causing bacteria.
Aurora Borealis witnessed on Big Island
“It was a beautiful purple and greenish tinge visible to the naked eye for about 5 minutes,” Brenda Trowbridge shared on social media.
Update: Flood advisory canceled, watch remains in place for all Hawaiian Islands
Radar shows that the heavy rain has diminished.
US Senate passes provisions to improve air tour safety, address air noise in Hawai‘i
The US Senate on Thursday passed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which included several provisions authored by US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i). The bill contains measures to address air tour noise in Hawai‘i, improve air tour safety, help airports adapt to extreme weather, and establish a Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary at the Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Volcano Watch: The blast of the century at Kīlauea
Kīlauea began erupting explosively 100 years ago this week, for the first time in nearly a century. The eruption lasted for about 17 days, killing one person and injuring others.
Kaua‘i fisherman finds oddity in belly of tuna; scientists identify rare octopus
Alan Okuhara of Mark’s Place is a scientist at heart; he and marine biologist Molly Lutcavage have a list of ‘marine mysteries’ to solve.
Help ‘Stamp Out Hunger’: Donate to National Association of Letter Carriers food drive
The 32nd annual National Association of Letter Carriers annual event is Saturday nationwide, including in Hawai‘i.
Update: Flood advisory for Kaua‘i canceled
Radar shows that the heavy rainfall that started at about 1 p.m. Friday has diminished.
Kaua‘i, start your engines: PMRF hosting fourth annual car show this Saturday
Ninety vehicles of all kinds have registered for the event. Attendees can vote for their favorite vehicles, and the winners will receive trophies.
Portion of Wawae Road in Kalāheo closed until further notice
Erosion exacerbated by recent flooding has compromised the roadway’s stability.
Unstable weather approaches Hawaiian Islands bringing high surf, potential flooding
A high surf advisory has been issued for south-facing shores with surf expected to reach 7 to 10 feet.
A bill headed to the governor’s desk would fund programs and jobs to battle invasive species in Hawai‘i
The bill commits nearly $20 million to Hawai‘i Department of Education to assist in the administration and implementation of their Biosecurity Program, including 44 new positions.
US Navy, NASA seek continued use of lands at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe park
The two agencies are seeking public input on their joint proposed real estate action and will host three community meetings in early June and is accepting written comments postmarked no later than June 17.
Concerns raised over Kaua’i artist sentenced to a year in jail for ‘threatening’ councilman in plea deal
Gruenhagen appeared for a scheduled status review on the morning of May 7, which unexpectedly transitioned into a change of plea, followed by instant sentencing by Fifth Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Watanabe.
USPS mail carriers gear up to collect food for annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ drive
Last year’s “Stamp Out Hunger” effort in Hawai‘i netted more than 193 tons of food donations.
Controversial Punalu‘u project on Big Island set back as contested case moves ahead
The Hawai‘i County Windward Planning Commission heard about 5 hours of additional public testimony, a majority of which was again in opposition to the Black Sand Beach LLC residential and community project that would be located on the former Sea Mountain resort.
April storm on Garden Isle brought record-breaking rainfall totals
Rain gauges near the town of Waimea recorded monthly totals greater than 10 times the April average.
Former employee accused of embezzling $44,000 in union members’ due payments
According to charging documents filed in First Circuit Court, the former employee stole approximately $44,367 — from October 2018 through July 2021 — in individual union members’ dues money and allegedly falsified union records to conceal the theft.
