Kauai News
Ōma‘o man dies following traffic crash on Kaumuali‘i Highway
Police identified the man as 66-year-old Nathan Louis.
Hirono, Schatz vote to confirm Shanlyn Park to serve on U.S. District Court for Hawai‘i
Park was among those recommended to President Biden by Hirono and Schatz, and a merit-based Federal Judicial Selection Commission, and was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 53-45.
Robbery, auto theft suspect Sateki Nisa held on $402,000 bail
Nisa was arrested earlier this month after spending a week on the lam.
Monthly siren, emergency alert system test scheduled for Friday
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
World Surf League’s One Ocean Initiative makes strides in safeguarding surf ecosystems
In its 2023 Annual Purpose & Impact Report, the World Surf League’s One Ocean Initiative celebrates its key environmental milestones, such as protecting and restoring 45,374 hectares of critical surfing ecosystems and planting 100,000 corals, while amplifying community involvement.
Make a ghost net wreath this holiday season
Ocean conservation group Surfrider and the Kaua‘i Sailing Association have partnered to host this seasonal art project on Dec. 2 at 3 p.m.
Brown Water Advisory issued for Island of Kaua‘i
Not all coastal areas may be impacted by runoff, however, if the water is brown stay out.
Robertsen “Seni” Kaseli named store manager for Līhu‘e Walmart
Seni has been with Walmart in Hawai‘i for 29 years, most recently serving as store lead for Mililani Walmart on O‘ahu.
Lydgate Campground to close Dec. 6
This closure coincides with the weekly campground closure and will also encompass the entire parking lot.
Special Marine Warning issued as thunderstorm reaches Ni‘ihau, Lehua Rock
Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Update: Strong thunderstorms sweeping over Kaua‘i
Winds will reach up to 40 miles per hour, and could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Kekaha landfill closed until further notice
The closure is because of inclement weather and flooding. The public will be updated as to when the landfill reopens.
Kaua‘i Agency on Elderly Affairs offers new program for caregivers beginning Dec. 5
It’s called Caregivers’ Corner, and it aims to help caregivers and their loved ones.
Attorney general kicks off International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
As part of the Department of the Attorney General’s continuing commitment to regulating charities in Hawaiʻi, the Department has hired Paula Youngling as its Charities Program Administrator.
Kaua‘i-born Hawaiian monk seal returned to Garden Isle waters after 5 months in Kona mammal hospital
The 7-year-old female seal, known as RH38, was initially seen by volunteers and community members in waters around the Garden Isle acting abnormally lethargic in June.
Kaua‘i lane closures: Nov. 25 to Dec. 1
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Deep-water seaweed focus of $892K research grant
This research will mark the first investigation into genome-level adaptations of red, green and brown seaweeds that live in the low-light environment of the mesophotic zone.
Registration for 2024 Mini Hoopster and Junior Hoopster Basketball Leagues scheduled Nov. 27 and Nov. 28
Registration will be held in person or can be emailed to county officials.
Hawaiʻi state working group digesting public testimony for wildfire prevention legislation
As Hawaiʻi grapples with a surge in wildfires threatening communities and ecosystems, bipartisan efforts are underway to introduce legislation to tackle prevention and preparedness.
