Boats shuttling supplies to Hanalei after landslide
LIHU‘E — Normally, Joell Edwards gets shipments of supplies and fresh produce to her Wainiha County Market on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Hanalei Bridge open; landslide cleared
Debris is still covering Kuhio Highway on the North Shore, and the Hawaii State Department of Transportation won’t be able to start clearing the road until highway re-opens at the Hanalei Bridge.
Hanalei slope stabilization project expected to be completed in 2025
HANALEI — An ongoing slope stabilization project along Kuhio Highway between Hanalei Plantation Road and ‘Ohiki Road has made it tough for motorists to navigate the area.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay project site becomes legal battleground
PRINCEVILLE — When the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is complete, it will be a luxury resort that caters to the upper crust of the upper crust — with typical rooms priced at between $1,500 and $2,000 a night and premium lodging going for more than $20,000.
Ha‘ena to Hanalei run is set for June 4
HANALEI — The Hanalei Canoe Club announced the 40th Ha‘ena to Hanalei Run is Saturday June 4.
Hanalei Hill repairs on schedule
HANALEI — The North Shore convoy times will adjust slightly this week to accommodate opening of public schools on the island.
Hanalei access hours changed
LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) modifies the scheduled single lane public access to Kuhio Highway (Route 560) on the north shore of Kauai at mile marker 1 approaching Hanalei Bridge (“Hanalei Hill”) to make weekday access times consistent starting Wednesday, June 2.
Hanalei groups join together to help those in need
HANALEI — The Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay in partnership with Hanalei Business Association and Hanalei Initiative started their “Hanalei Bucks” program on May 15 at participating vendors on the North Shore, which ends on July 30.
Hanalei Rotarians stay very busy
Their meetings are virtual for now, yet the Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay has been active in the North Shore community, with multiple projects ongoing.
Gallery adds aloha spirit to Hanalei
As Hanalei and Northshore Kaua‘i moves forward in these times that present unprecented challenges in people’s everyday lives, from health to financial troubles, the positive and creative vibes of businesses like O’hanalei gallery are a welcome relief and source of inspiration.
Ha‘ena to Hanalei Run canceled
The Hanalei Canoe Club’s 2021 Ha‘ena to Hanalei fundraiser run has been canceled, the third cancellation since the 2018 April floods in Hanalei.
1-lane access to, from Hanalei starts today
One-lane access is expected to be open to general traffic in and out of Hanalei via Kiuhio Highway today.
Ige assess North Shore flood, landslide damage
PRINCEVILLE — As work continues to repair Kuhio Highway after the landslide last week above the Hanalei Bridge, officials gathered for a blessing of the site early Thursday morning.
$132K in grants given for Hanalei
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Community Foundation Tuesday announced $132,500 in grant funding to support emergency-response efforts on Kaua‘i following flash flooding that resulted in a massive landslide cutting off road access to the North Shore last week.
Emergency lane open on highway near Hanalei
LIHU‘E — A single lane is now open on Kuhio Highway by above the Hanalei Bridge, and concrete barriers have been placed along the side of the single emergency-only lane.
Hanalei Hill emergency lane to open Tuesday
HANALEI — A single emergency lane of Kuhio Highway by Hanalei Hill is targeted to be open today for emergency responders only — not for the general public, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Highway Divison.
State crews assess Hanalei Hill
LIHU‘E — On Friday, a state Department of Transportation crew finished its Hanalei Hill landslide assessment on Kuhio Highway, and reported that a single lane will be opened for emergency access early next week. However, it could take several months before the road is fully opened again.
Kuhio Highway closed at Hanalei Hill
HANALEI — An irrigation tunnel played a big part in the Thursday-morning collapse of the slope on an area called Hanalei Hill, burying a portion of Kuhio Highway above the Hanalei Bridge.
Heavy rains close Hanalei Bridge, produce flash floods warnings
LIHU‘E — Heavy rains triggered a flash-flood warning for Kaua‘i on Tuesday night and the closure of Kuhio Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge at about 5 p.m.
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