Kauai News
Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Kapa‘a Saturday; three people displaced
One off-duty firefighter was nearby when the fire was reported, and responded to the scene where he assisted crews with initial fire operations.
Rare sighting of Risso’s dolphins off Big Island leave tour guides in awe
On Wednesday, Hawaiian Adventures Kona was about 10 miles offshore with 26 guests when Capt. Andrew Aggergaard and crew member Olivia Miller saw a pod of six Risso’s dolphins for the first time.
Ambulance service providers vying for contract as procurement process restarts following controversy
“We look forward and we’re very confident in our ability to provide all thatʻs required and requested and more,” said Speedy Bailey, the regional director for American Medical Response (AMR) in Hawaiʻi, in an interview on April 19.
YWCA Kaua‘i’s Wiwo‘ole Project to house domestic violence, sexual assault survivors
The six units on ‘Elua Street in Līhu‘e will serve as ‘bridge housing’ for YWCA Kaua‘i clients searching for long-term homes.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: April 20-26
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Kaukau 4 Keiki summer food program accepting applications, volunteers on Kaua‘i
Through Kaukau 4 Keiki, Mālama Kaua‘i will prepare and deliver 500 meal boxes once per week for nine weeks, from June 3 to July 29.
Brown water advisory issued at four Kaua‘i beaches
The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following heavy rains.
Seven lease-holds for state-owned cabins in Kaua‘i parks auctioned off to residents
The leases were awarded during a high-interest auction on Thursday.
Update: 16-year-old runaway from Puhi returns to his family safely
Akoni Bermoy was previously reported missing April 12.
Volcano Watch – Magnetics, magma and monitoring: New technology for old questions
Emerging technology in the field of “quantum” science may aid in the ability to forecast volcanic activity.
Zonta Club invites Kaua‘i to join Denim Day to support sexual assault survivors
Denim Day was created in 1999, after the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction because the victim wore tight jeans.
Public invited to complete Kaua‘i Community Survey on Homelessness
The survey is brief and aims to understand perspectives on the experience, impacts and solutions of homelessness on Kaua‘i.
Portion of Olohena Road to close April 19 for tree removal work
The closure is necessary to allow crews to remove a large albizia tree on Olohena Road.
Last call for competitors for 2024 Kaua‘i Poke Fest
Competitors will be provided poke grade ‘ahi, inclusion in the 2024 Kaua‘i Poke Fest cookbook, the opportunity to meet Chef Sam Choy and much more.
Forum planned on Kauaʻi to get public involved in search for next UH system president
One 90-minute forum will be conducted on Kauaʻi. People can attend in person and via Zoom. A total of six county forums are slated during the week of April 30 through May 7.
Over 2 dozen homes severely damaged by flooding on Kaua‘i; assessments ongoing
“If itʻs your home, that’s all that matters to you is that your home is lost,” said Padraic Gallagher, the director of disaster services for American Red Cross Kauai, in an interview on Wednesday afternoon.
Kaua‘i Habitat acquires North Shore properties for production of affordable homes
Earlier this month, Kaua‘i Habitat closed on six CPR land units on the North Shore of the Garden Isle.
Scammers impersonating state officials take aim at medical professionals
The callers claimed they were with the Hawaiʻi Medical Board, stating the Regulated Industries Complaints Office had filed a complaint against the licensees.
Playground construction, ADA renovations scheduled at Waimea Athletic Field
The playground, skateboard half-pipe, ADA parking stalls and ADA walkway near Kaumuali‘i Highway will be closed from April 29 to June 1, weather permitting.
Come thirsty: Food, fun, music and more will flow at Kaua‘i Brewers Festival this Saturday
Groups benefiting from this year’s event include Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala, which recently returned from the Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island.
