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Drug overdose deaths up in Maui County, Kauai as fentanyl use grows
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii saw another rise in fatal overdoses last year — fueled by the increase use of fentanyl. Preliminary data from the state’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program show an alarming jump in deaths in Maui County in 2023. Gary Yabuta, of Hawaii HIDTA, said the figures on Maui were steady throughout the year and did not spike after the August wildfires.
Update: Flood advisory for Kaua‘i canceled
Update at 2:58 p.m. May 10: The National Weather Service says radar shows that the heavy rainfall that started at about 1 p.m. today has diminished and the flood advisory that was in effect for Kaua‘i has been canceled. However, a flood watch remains in effect until 6 a.m....
Portion of Wawae Road in Kalāheo closed until further notice
The County of Kaua‘i Department of Public Works announces that a portion of Wawae Road, between Kuli Road and Iwilei Road in Kalāheo, has been closed until further notice. “After frequent inspections of the affected roadway, this area of Wawae Road has been closed immediately and until further until it is deemed safe,” said County Engineer Troy Tanigawa. “Following recent rains and the flooding event in April, the portion beneath Wawae Road continues to erode, compromising the roadway’s stability.”
Kaua'i Humane Society offers free off-Island dog adoptions
LIHUE, Hawaii (Island News) -- Thanks to a generous sponsorship, the Kaua'i Humane Society (KHS) announced free off-island dog adoptions, available from now through May 11. This will allow people to welcome their Kaua'i dogs to the mainland without financial burden, fostering bonds and spreading joy, “one paw at a time.”
Structure fire in Kapaa needed about 750 gallons of water to be extinguished
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday a gazebo-like structure caught fire in Kapaa. Upon arrival, firefighters found the structure fully engulfed in flames. The fire was controlled and extinguished using approximately 750 gallons of water. It was determined that flames from the gazebo melted part of the roof of the main residential structure, […]
Pothole repairs scheduled in Kapa‘a
Kaua‘i County schedules night work for pothole repairs in Kapa‘a. The Department of Public Works Wastewater Management Division will begin repairs on May 8 through May 9 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. During these times, the southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway, between milepost 8.39 and 8.40, in...
Niumalu Bridge on Kaua‘i closed till further notice
Niumalu Bridge on Niumalu Road near Hulemalu Road is closed until further notice. Following the flooding event in April, Kaua‘i County consultants inspected county bridges across the island and determined that the Niumalu Bridge was unsafe for motorists, prompting an immediate shutdown. County Engineer Troy Tanigawa confirmed the structure has permanent damage, which will require a full replacement.
Former employee accused of embezzling $44,000 in union members’ due payments
A former union employee is facing charges after reportedly embezzling more than $44,000 in union dues from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 1186. The Department of the Attorney General’s Special Investigation and Prosecution Division charged Lilinoe Smith, 44, with first-degree theft following an investigation conducted by...
First responders rescue injured visitor after falling onto reef and breaking leg in Princeville
PRINCEVILLE (HawaiiNewsNow) - First responders in Kauai rescued an injured visitor in Princeville Friday night. EMS officials say the 65-year-old man from Washington was rescued near Kamehameha Road shortly after 4:50 p.m. Officials say he had broken his leg after falling roughly 15 feet onto the reef near Kaweonui Point,...
Brown Water Advisory issued at Kalapaki Beach
The state Department of Health has issued a Brown Water Advisory at Nawiliwili Bay and Kalapaki Beach in Lihuʻe. “Heavy rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals, and associated flood debris,” the department said.
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