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Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles Make Landfall On Kauai
Coconut rhinoceros beetles have been discovered on Kauai, marking the insect’s first confirmed detection outside Oahu since its arrival in Hawaii almost 10 years ago. Two beetles were found on Kauai near Lihue Airport, one found alive at a green waste transfer station on May 31 and another found two days later, dead in a trap close by.
First for Kauai: Discovery of pest threatening palm trees
HONOLULU (KHON2) — For the first time outside of Oahu, the islands have detected more coconut rhinoceros beetles, a pest that threatens palm trees. According to the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, two coconut rhinoceros beetles were found near Līhu‘e Airport. The first CRB was found on May 31 live inside one of the department’s traps […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: Kauai Pride Parade to close roads in Downtown Lihue
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Motorists on the Garden Island are being advised that this Saturday’s Pride Parade will affect traffic in Downtown Lihue. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at Vidinha Stadium, head down Hoolako and Rice streets and turn left on Umi Street. The parade will end at...
Community steps up to help after fire destroys Pop Warner gear
HONOLULU (KHON2) — An arson investigation is underway after a fire destroyed a Pop Warner football storage shed on Kauai. The youth league’s football uniforms and equipment went up in flames early Monday morning. Despite the loss, the league’s regional director said they’ve been overwhelmed by the support from the community. They’re receiving donated helmets […]
Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project fights to save the aikikiki from extinction
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - This year, the aikikiki could become functionally extinct. “The imminent extinction of Akikiki and other Hawaiian honeycreepers will be a huge loss culturally and ecologically,” the Hawaii Department of Natural Resources said in a video. The birds are quickly vanishing, likely due to avian malaria. And...
Kauai residents seek state’s help to preserve affordable housing
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Residents at a Kauai housing project are asking for the state’s help to keep their apartments affordable. They say the owner of the Courtyards at Waipouli Apartments plans to sell the 82-unit Kapaa complex to a private developer, and they’re asking the state for funding to keep rents at affordable levels.
Kauai restaurant fire causes $50,000 in damage
‘ELE’ELE (HawaiiNewsNow) - Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out late Monday night in the No. 1 Chinese and BBQ restaurant located at ‘Ele’ele Shopping Center in Kauai, said officials. Officials say first responders and firefighters were dispatched to the restaurant at approximately 11:20 p.m. Authorities say...
Youth football equipment shed burns down in Kauai, causes $200K in damage
KAPA’A (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kauai police are investigating after a storage shed containing youth football equipment went up in flames early Wednesday morning in Kapa’a. Officials say the incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. at a shed at the Bryan Baptiste Sports Complex owned by the Kauai Pop Warner Football League.
Traffic advisory: Hanalei Canoe Club hosting 41st Hāʻena to Hanalei Race
The Hanalei Canoe Club is hosting the 41st Hāʻena to Hanalei Race on June 3 from 5:45 to approximately 10:30 a.m. The Kauai Police Department will be closing the westbound or Hāʻena-bound lane of Kuhio Highway from Anae Road in Hanalei to Ke’e Beach. ARTICLE...
2023 Kauai Poke Festival with Sam Choy
June 3, 2023 from 4-7pm | Koloa Landing 2641 Poipu Road, Koloa. The Kauai Poke Festival is named top-5 food festivals in America by USA Today’s 10 Best in 2023!. The definition of Poke means to “cut into pieces.” The most common raw fish used in poke are Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna), Marlin, Aku (Skipjack Tuna), Hamachi (Yellowtail), Salmon, Taco (Octopus) are used. The basic poke recipe has shoyu (soy sauce), sesame oil, green onions and seaweed. The umami or savory marinade is what makes the poke dish! Then there are variations that can include: sriracha, mayonnaise, sweet onion, imitation crab, avocado, etc. The beauty of today’s poke recipes is that you are only limited by your own imagination! If you love Poke then this festival is a must attend event on Kauai!
Maui Is Set To Join Other Counties In Raising Taxes To Pay For Roads And Housing
Maui County is revisiting what some leaders describe as a lost opportunity to join the rest of the state in taxing retail transactions to fund public transportation and housing infrastructure. For more than a decade Honolulu was the only county with its own surcharge tacked onto the state’s 4% general...
‘Unimaginable’ pain still grips a Kauai family after a double-fatal Christmas Eve crash
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For the first time since a deadly 2020 crash, a Kauai family is opening up about their heartache and frustration. The driver accused was sentenced recently, but the family says it’s nowhere near what he deserves. They want their grief to serve as a wake up call to both drivers and the justice system.
Kauai high school students help to beautify Aloha Island Mart Kapahi
KAPA'A, Hawaii (KITV4) – A dozen of Art Club students from Kapa’a High School helped to beautify the outside of Aloha Island Mart in Kapahi with Aloha Petroleum. For five days, students were hard at work at the Aloha Island Mart in Kapahi in an effort to create new pieces to complement the existing mural that was done by the middle and high school in 2013.
Sharks spotted near Hanalei Bay; warning signs posted
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kauai Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming at Hanalei Bay due to a shark sighting. According to Ocean Safety officials, ‘no swimming’ signs have been posted and lifeguards will continue to monitor the area. Updates will be provided as they become available. Copyright 2023...
Kauai structure fire causes $70,000 in damage
KAPAA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kauai County firefighters responded to a structure fire early Saturday morning in Kapaa. Officials say crews were called to the scene on Kuhio Highway at about 2:30 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found neighbors attempting to use garden hoses to protect their property from the spreading flames, said...
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