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Cockfighting bill dies in Senate

Apr. 15, 2024

HILO, Hawai‘i — A controversial state measure that would crack down on people raising chickens for cockfighting is dead.

County assesses damage in aftermath of thunderstorm

Apr. 15, 2024

LIHU‘E — A second storm moved through the island of Kaua‘i on Sunday, adding to the mess created from an earlier hydrological event that wreaked havoc on local roads and properties.

YWCA open house a collaborative effort

Apr. 14, 2024

LIHU‘E — Keiki squealed in delight on Wednesday, as they received help from Kaua‘i County Council members, YWCA of Kaua‘i staff and other guests at the YWCA of Kaua‘i open house.

Hawai‘i says it’s safe to surf and swim in Lahaina’s coastal waters

Apr. 14, 2024 • Updated 12:07 a.m.

HONOLULU — Hawai‘i authorities say coastal waters off the wildfire-stricken town of Lahaina pose no significant risk to human health and it’s safe to surf and swim in the area.

Hanama‘ulu shooting suspect arrested

Apr. 14, 2024

LIHU‘E — A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting in Hanama‘ulu earlier this week.

Kona airport closed again because of runway crack

Apr. 14, 2024

KAILUA-KONA, Hawai‘i — Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport closed for the third time this year after a crack in the runway was discovered on Friday morning.

Governor designates official state snails for each island

Apr. 14, 2024

HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green has signed legislation designating an official state kahuli, or snail, for each of the main Hawaiian Islands and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

Online renewal for liquor licenses starts April 16

Apr. 13, 2024

LIHU‘E — The County of Kaua‘i Department of Liquor Control will soon open online renewal applications for liquor licenses.

Telescope decommission work to resume

Apr. 13, 2024

HILO, Hawai‘i — Work to decommission a pair of Maunakea telescopes will resume this month.

Stout rainfall on windward side of Hawai‘i Island in March

Apr. 13, 2024

HILO, Hawai‘i — March was rainier than average on the windward side of Hawai‘i Island and the South Kona coffee belt. Elsewhere, not so much.

Rain hammers Kaua‘i over 12-hour period

Apr. 13, 2024

LIHU‘E — Acting Mayor Reiko Matsuyama signed an emergency proclamation for the County of Kaua‘i on Friday due to the “rain event” or heavy overnight rainfall on Thursday night.

Flood watch issued for Kaua‘i

Apr. 13, 2024

LIHU‘E — A flood watch is in effect from midnight Saturday until 6 a.m. Monday because of a slow moving storm that has the potential to dump several inches of rain on the island of Kaua‘i.

County of Kaua‘i provides update on road closures, other information following overnight rainfall

Apr. 12, 2024 • Updated 11:29 p.m.

LIHU‘E — The County of Kaua‘i said on Friday afternoon that the National Weather Service canceled the flash flood warning for Kaua‘i because the heavy rainfall subsided as the weather system moved to the southeast.

La‘akea Chun nominated to Charter Commission

Apr. 12, 2024

LIHU‘E — Local resident Alice Parker was so overwhelmed by the nomination of La‘akea Chun to a seat on the Charter Commission on Wednesday, she forgot the protocol of testifying before the Kaua‘i County Council.

Tropic Care heading back to Kaua‘i

Apr. 12, 2024

LIHU‘E — Tropic Care Kaua‘i comes back to Kaua‘i on June 13 and will operate at several sites around Kaua‘i through June 20, said Deputy District Health Officer Lauren Guest to the Kaua‘i County Council on Wednesday during the council’s regular meeting at the historic County Building.