Kauai News
Big Island travelers miss work, doctor appointments due to closed airport runway
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced the airport’s sole runway was closed due to delays in repairing cracks discovered in the asphalt on Jan. 16. The airport shut down for several hours after the cracks were initially discovered.
Bill that would legalize recreational marijuana passes Senate committee with reservations
The measure passed out of Health and Human Services and Judiciary Senate Joint Committees on Tuesday.
Lawmakers to hear testimony on measure that would legalize recreational marijuana
Senate Bill 3335 legalizes adult-use cannabis as well as establishes the Hawaiʻi Cannabis Authority and Cannabis Control Board within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant.
Southwest flight safely lands on Kaua‘i following fistfight midair
A video posted on social media by KauaiAirBnB shows a man standing in the aisle of the plane punching another man standing by a seat.
DLNR to auction off leases for Kōke’e cabins
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has announced plans to hold an auction in April for annual leases for seven Kokee cabins.
Members of Lāhaināluna football team join field as honorary captains for Super Bowl LVIII coin toss
Present on the field Sunday were Lahainaluna head football coach Dean Rickard, offensive coach Garrett Tihada, former coach Bobby Watson and athletic director John Conrad. Team captains joined their coaches on the field: Kaulana Tihada, Morgan “Bula” Montgomery, Teva Loft and Kuola Watson.
Ahukini State Recreational Pier to close for Kaua‘i Fire personnel training
Ahukini State Recreational Pier will temporarily close for Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel to conduct helicopter and water rescue training.
Kaua‘i teacher among 21 educators recognized for earning national board certification
To earn or retain this certification, educators must be up-to-date with the latest educational strategies and best practices. It is a rigorous process that can take one to three years and involves applicants submitting a comprehensive portfolio.
Florida woman rescued from Hanakāpī‘ai Trail after 20-foot fall
Kaua‘i firefighters were dispatched just before 2:30 p.m. Saturday to the report of the woman who was injured after falling 20 feet while hiking on the trail.
Below-average rainfall recorded in January at the wettest location on Kaua‘i
One consequence of the strange weather pattern is that Mount Waiʻaleʻale, usually the wettest location on Kauaʻi for any given month, had less rainfall than several other gauges on the island.
Update: High surf advisory extended for north and west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A northwest swell is now expected to peak this afternoon into this evening before gradually diminishing tonight and Sunday as it becomes increasingly northerly.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Feb. 10-16
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Volcano Watch — Another intrusion southwest of Kīlauea’s summit
On Feb. 3, a team of HVO scientists documented new ground cracks in three areas of the Maunaiki Trail in the Ka‘ū Desert, caused by the intrusion southwest of Kīlauea’s summit caldera.
‘Wicked Tuna’ star meets Kaua‘i fishermen, scientist eager to resume local ahi research
Reality TV’s Dave Marciano and a group of Garden Isle fishermen say scientific collaboration is key to keeping their fisheries healthy.
Kauaʻi police urge community to take precautions against vehicle break-ins
The reminder was prompted by a recent surge in vehicle break-ins at the trailheads of popular hiking spots in the Kapa‘a and North Shore areas.
Voluntary recall issued for a variety of salad kits
These salad kits were sold throughout the United States, including Walmart and Costco in Hawaiʻi, and are being recalled because they contain cheese products recently recalled by Rizo Lopez Foods for Listeria monocytogenes.
Illness aboard Queen Victoria cruise ship contained, state officials say
The vessel, slated to dock in Honolulu on Feb. 12, is not considered a threat to the people of Hawai‘i.
70-year-old man crossing street on scooter struck by truck
The elderly Līhuʻe man was transported to the Wilcox Memorial Hospital in Līhuʻe with serious injuries. He remains at the hospital in stable condition.
Update: Big Island quake downgraded to magnitude 5.7
According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the earthquake had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes
Super Bowl not your style? Soak up the sun, save an ancient Kaua‘i fishpond this Sunday
During a typical Loko I‘a Workday, volunteers remove invasive weeds and otherwise restore Nōmilu fishpond before enjoying a provided lunch.
