Kauai News
One week after shooting, Kaua‘i police continue hunt for murder suspect
“We thank our community for your reports of possible sightings of Mr. Santos,” said KPD Chief Todd Raybuck. “Kaua‘i Police are reviewing all credible information, and following up on leads to locate and apprehend Mr. Santos safely.”
Kaua‘i Humane Society’s 18th annual ‘Paws for Celebration’ Gala coming Sept. 30
The beach-themed event will feature a variety of activities including dinner, live music, fire dancing, special appearances by the shelter’s animals, live and silent auctions, souvenirs to take home, an opportunity to purchase Kaua‘i Humane Society merchandise, and a chance to hear from and talk to staff about the latest happenings at the organization.
Kuhio Highway lane closed this afternoon for emergency work
Emergency closure of one northbound lane of Kuhio Highway between Wailua Golf Course and S. Leho Drive for Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative work.
Update: Roads by Wailua Falls reopen after Kaua‘i police conduct search for homicide suspect
Kaua‘i Police continue their search for Chris Santos.
Search continues for Kaua‘i homicide suspect
Chris Santos, 48, is wanted in this homicide investigation, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Santos is believed to still be on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i Planning Department issues reminder for upcoming workshops, survey on carbon reduction strategies
A virtual workshop will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., via Zoom. Participants are asked to pre-register on the Kaua‘i CAP website, kauaiadaptation.com.
Kīlauea eruption continues on Hawai‘i Island
Eruptive activity is confined to the downdropped block and Halemaʻumaʻu crater within Kīlauea’s summit caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
$5M to support Hawaiian, Pacific Island students in marine, environmental science
The grant was awarded from the U.S. National Science Foundation to a consortium of Pacific Island institutions of higher education. The grant will buoy students attending University of Hawai‘i Mānoa, Palau Community College, American Samoa Community College, the College of Micronesia – FSM, the College of the Marshall Islands and Northern Marianas College.
Pacific Media Group radio stations holding radiothon to raise relief funds for Maui
Kauaʻi’s KONG FM93.5 (KQNG), Shaka FM103.1 (KSHK), HI95 Kauaʻi FM95.9 (KSRF), KUAI Country FM104.5/AM570 (KUAI), Kauaʻi FM97 FM96.9 (KFMN) are hosting the radiothon today and Tuesday from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Planning Department to hold workshops, survey on carbon reduction strategies
A virtual workshop will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., via Zoom. Participants are asked to pre-register on the Kaua‘i Climate Adaption and Action Plan website, kauaiadaptation.com.
Kauaʻi rain gauges show below average precipitation for month of August
The Anahola rain gauge had its lowest August total since 2000, and Mount Waiʻaleʻale and Wainiha had their lowest August totals since 2005.
New $30 million loan replacement program to HELP Hawaiʻi health care professionals
A new $30 million loan repayment program was unveiled on Saturday to address the growing shortages of physicians and other healthcare professionals across the Hawaiian islands.
Lane closures for sections of Kapa‘a from Sept. 11 to Sept. 15
The closure is necessary for permanent roadway striping and roadway construction. During this time, lanes will be shifted to help accommodate the construction.
Get ready for the 7th annual ‘Raqs Tiki’ dance event in Princeville
Princeville will host the 7th annual “Raqs Tiki” dance event from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, featuring world renowned drummer Issam Houshan and international dance artist, Vanessa of Cairo.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Sept. 9-15
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Green waste services unavailable at Kapa‘a transfer station until further notice
During this period, customers are advised to use green waste at the Līhu‘e refuse transfer station.
UPDATE: Warrant issued for suspect in connection with homicide
Chris Santos, 48, is wanted in this homicide investigation, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Santos is believed to still be on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i firefighter receives minor injuries during response to Kapa‘a structure fire
During an inspection of the building walls, a gas leak was also discovered after an unknown ignition source caused the flash fire that injured the firefighter.
One month since Lāhainā wildfires: Oct. 8 reopening date set for West Maui, 66 remain unaccounted for
Governor Josh Green today announced the reopening of West Maui on Oct. 8, as the state tries to balance economic survival, and the need for people to have jobs to help their families as they rebuild and recover.
New book highlights Native Hawaiian cultural practices for social justice, health
“Ka Māno Wai: The Source of Life” explores Native Hawaiian cultural practices through the insights of 14 esteemed kumu loea, or experts, from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
