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Hanalei Elementary sets new reopening date as community recovery continues
Teachers and staff at Hanalei Elementary School will return to campus next Friday, Sept. 18, to prepare for reopening, with students returning Monday, Sept. 21.
Avian influenza case confirmed; no additional detections in Hawaiʻi
A case of avian influenza has now been confirmed in a Koloa Maoli (Hawaiian duck) found sick on Nov. 26 at the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Hanalei Wildlife Refuge in Hanalei, Kauaʻi. The bird which died within 24 hours of being found was recently confirmed positive by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories.
Schatz visits Hanalei, Kīlauea National Wildlife Refuges
During his visit, Sen. Schatz toured habitat restoration projects and discussed cooperative management of kalo farms and the protection of waterbird species with refuge staff.
Legislature passes bill limiting the size of vessels in Hanalei Bay, Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature has passed Senate Bill 1511 to help preserve the safety and natural beauty of Hanalei Bay, located on the north shore of Kaua‘i. The bill limits the size of vessels allowed in the bay to protect its calm waters and ensure it remains a safe space for residents and visitors.
Kauaʻi Rapid Response Team Identifies New Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
The Kauaʻi Rapid Response Team’s recent helicopter surveys detected the presence of virulent fungal pathogens that cause the rapid killing of ‘ōhi‘a trees in two new areas on Kaua’i. The recent Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death discoveries were along the upper Hanalei valley and along the north side of Powerline Trail.
152 Airlifted, 121 Evacuated by Bus From Flooded Kaua‘i Neighborhoods
Emergency rescue crews have evacuated 152 people by helicopter, 121 by bus and others by water from flooded Kauaʻi neighborhoods.
Coast Guard Responds to Flooding at Hanalei Bay, Kaua‘i
The Coast Guard assisted local authorities to rescue hikers in the vicinity of Hanalei Bay, Sunday after the area sustained flooding and landslides due to…
Kawakami Selected to Fill Kauai House Vacancy
Kawakami fills the vacancy left by Hermina Morita, who was appointed as Public Utilities Commission Chairperson.
Census Jobs Available in Hana, Waiehu and on Molokai
By Wendy Osher Hawaii local census offices are hoping to hire more than 3000 temporary workers to assist in the effort of counting the state’s population for the 2010 Census. Officials say an estimated 300-400 people will be hired in Maui County. Temporary jobs of up to two months include census takers, enumerators and crew […]