Kauai News
The United States’ westernmost bookstore celebrates 20 years of business on Kaua‘i’s west side
Ed and Yuriko Justus – plus “Cat Boss” Natalie – are celebrating their milestone with monthly giveaways and an event planned later this year.
Volcano Watch — Mauna Loa 2022: A retrospective on the early hours of the eruption
Mauna Loa has erupted 34 times since 1843. Each eruption started in Mokuʻāweoweo, and likely the south caldera area.
Kaua‘i public invited to submit nominations for 2024 Outstanding Older Americans
The Agency on Elderly Affairs will focus on celebrating and honoring older adults who contributed significantly to improving community life.
U.S. Coast Guard calling on maritime community for help in search of missing sailor
The Coast Guard is using all available means to determine the Malulani’s location, including urgent marine information broadcasts and harbor checks in California, Hawai‘i and Mexico.
High surf warning issued for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
The warning may be extended, dropped, or modified as conditions develop.
High winds anticipated to sweep through the state this weekend
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, northerly winds will strengthen today into advisory levels for most mountains along the western and eastern slopes of each island.
Kaua‘i mayor proclaims 2024 ‘Year of the Forest Birds’
The proclamation ceremony included a performance by the Kaʻimi Naʻauao o Hawaiʻi Nei Institute, which performed an original song celebrating native forest birds.
West Kauaʻi to address pollution at Kīkīaola Small Boat Harbor in settlement with community groups
A federal judge ruled that discharging pollution into the ocean from the Kīkīaola Harbor Drain violates the Clean Water Act and must be regulated under a permitting program.
Eggs-quisite translocation: Laysan albatross eggs moved from Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands
By collecting and moving the eggs from the Kaua‘i missile range facility, the number of birds on the installation is reduced while the overall population is not harmed.
Schatz introduces bill to raise federal employee pay across the nation
Workers did receive a 4.6% pay raise in 2023 and a 5.2% raise in 2024. Nonetheless, federal employee pay increases have failed to keep pace with rising labor and living costs.
Kaua‘i Bus adjusts routes to accommodate student commuter hours
Starting Feb. 12, Route 850, from Līhu‘e to Wailua, will now start at 12:45 p.m. Route 60, the Kapahi Shuttle, will now start at 2:45 p.m.
Alert level increases at Kīlauea with movement of magma in the subsurface
According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, it is not possible to say with certainty if this activity will lead to an eruption.
Kamaʻāina women breast cancer patients invited to weekend fly fishing retreat
The nonprofit Casting for Recovery’s mission is to enhance the lives of women with breast cancer by connecting them to each other and nature. Deadline to apply for the Kauaʻi retreat is March 28.
State House Majority bill package aimed at addressing critical issues throughout Hawaiʻi
The nine-bill package is aimed at addressing several critical issues throughout the state, including affordable housing, homelessness, mental health licensure, electric vehicles and more.
13-year-old Big Island girl a contestant on newest season of Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship’
The flavor fluency, scrumptious skill set and culinary creativity the Big Island’s Tasi Savage has nourished through the years at home now are being showcased in a much larger kitchen in front of a nationwide audience as she competes during the 12th season of the competition series.
Update: Repairs to eroded bike-pedestrian path in Wailua now expected to begin Feb. 20
The damaged section of the path was caused by erosion due to the heavy rain event that occurred from March 27-28, 2020.
Judge rules in favor of Hawai‘i AG in class-action lawsuit involving retiree health benefits
The lawsuit was brought by retired government employees who sought to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in claims relating to retiree health benefits provided by the Hawai‘i Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund.
State issues high bacteria count notification for Kalapaki Beach Park
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is retesting waters at the park after bacteria levels of 160 per 100 mL were detected during routine beach monitoring.
Several bills seeking to boost economic justice sponsored by Working Families Legislative Caucus
The Working Families Legislative Caucus is championing a bill package that includes measures to establish paid sick and family leave programs, strengthen access to the supplemental nutritional assistance program, tax capital gains at the same rate as ordinary income and create a state child tax credit.
‘Awa, or kava, ‘generally recognized as safe,’ says state Health Department
Based on numerous scientific journals and publications provided to the Health Department and College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, the state concluded that the use of the noble variety of ‘awa root, mixed with water or coconut water, is safe and consistent with the substance and intent of federal regulations.