Kauai News

On April 8, at approximately midnight, a 28-year-old man suffered a gunshot injury in Hanamā‘ulu.

The disaster emergency relief period shall now continue until terminated 60 days after April 12 or by a separate proclamation – whichever comes first.

Officials have reported multiple rescues from cars and houses due to flooding. There are no reported injuries at this time.

“We are aware of an issue impacting service for some customers on Kaua’i,” said Verizon representative Alexis Madrigal in an email response to Kaua’i Now at 8:06 p.m. on April 11.

At 9:52 p.m. radar was tracking a large area of heavy rainfall with embedded thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts 34 miles west of Līhu‘e, moving east at 15 mph.

rainfall has mostly moved southeast of Kaua‘i, but isolated areas of heavy rain will move over the island from the south.

Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail are possible. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.

According to the National Weather Service forecast, the island of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau is under a flood watch from this afternoon through Friday afternoon.

A lane shift is planned beginning at 8:30 a.m. today for the intersection of Kua and Kōloa roads as repairs are made to a damaged guardrail.

“The proposed Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary would supplement and complement existing authorities, including the area’s designation as a marine national monument, which will continue to be in effect,” according to a NOAA statement.

The event’s centerpiece will be a large orchid display showcasing plants from society members’ personal collections.

From April 12-14, 2024, Chef Melissa will participate in a wine pairing, cooking class and curated dinner as part of the resort’s Chefs by Nature series.

All completed applications must be received on or before June 30 to avoid a penalty.

A slow-moving convergence band will approach Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau from the west on Thursday and linger through Friday.

Rory Inouye, who is also a Waiākea High grad, is the the first Big Island teacher since 2007 to receive one of the prestigious awards.

Known as RS10, the seal was first spotted on March 16 by Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources staff and volunteers on the Garden Isle resting on the sand with about 30 feet of fishing line trailing from his mouth.

County representatives were part of a two-day training program administered by the Hawaii Island Task Force last month, which included representatives from the Kauai Police Department, the Kauai Safety Bureau, the county prosecutor’s office, the county housing agency, health care providers, and various nonprofits.

The driver of the school bus and a single juvenile passenger did not report any injuries.

The public is invited to utilize the anonymous drive-thru drop-off service on the east-facing side of the building.

Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala was awarded second place overall at the prestigious hula competition held in Hilo on the Big Island.