Kauai Marathon takes message to students
A full marathon, Robin Jumper said to 20 students Monday afternoon, is a long way.
A healing, satisfying, ugly duo – noni and ulu
Ooh — what is that strange-looking thing? (It looks alien.) Is it a vegetable or a fruit? What do you do with it? These are some questions we residents of Kauai get used to answering about the noni (Indian mulberry) and ulu (breadfruit) growing along roadways and in fields and gardens on our island.
Amazing race — To the starting line
If Karen Donaldson can stay away from the emergency room come Sunday’s Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon, she’ll be delighted. A little less pre-race madness and driving to the hospital, and a little more relaxation and rest would be nice, too. “I’m not leaving anything to chance this year,” she wrote.
Patrick Bruno loves the battle that comes with the Kauai Marathon each year
Patrick Bruno has competed in all nine Kauai Marathons, and next Sunday will be number 10. But there is one Kauai Marathon that keeps him from saying he’s officially completed them all — even though he did, albeit a day late.
Presidents, lawmakers honor McCain’s life of service
Presidents and lawmakers from both parties honored Sen. John McCain’s decades of service to his country in the hours after his death Saturday. President Donald Trump, who once criticized McCain for being taken prisoner during the Vietnam War, said his “deepest sympathies and respect” went out to McCain’s family.
Laird Hamilton encourages all to be a ‘force of nature’
If there is a book title that’s appropriate considering the author, it’s this one: “Force of Nature: Mind, Body, Soul, and, of course, Surfing.” And the author? Laird Hamilton.
Red Cross shelter to close today; conserve water notice lifted
Government officials continue to monitor Hurricane Lane as it approaches the island chain and slowly moves towards Kaua‘i.
Tropical storm conditions possible on Kauai tonight, Saturday
Hurricane Lane, as of 11 a.m. today, is 230 miles southwest of Hilo, 280 miles south of Honolulu and 345 miles south-southeast of Lihue.
Water service shutdown today in Haena
The Department of Water announces a water service shutdown for customers located along a portion of Kuhio Highway in Haena; from Manoa Stream to Ke’e Beach, including all connecting roads this morning. Water service is being turned off in the selected area to prevent possible damage to the system in preparartion for the expected severe weather conditions.
South Africa blasts Trump over racially divisive tweet
South Africa’s government lashed out at President Donald Trump on Thursday after he tweeted that his administration would be looking into alleged seizures of white-owned farms and the “large scale killing of farmers” in the country, an assertion it said was false and “only seeks to divide our nation and remind us of our colonial past.”
Hurricane could cause record damage; direct hit still a threat
People on Kauai can expect the closest approach of 55 to 60 miles later Friday night to Saturday morning, according to AccuWeather.
All public schools and HIDOE offices to close Thursday and Friday statewide
Hawaii public schools and Hawaii State Department of Education offices statewide will be closed Thursday and Friday as Hurricane Lane approaches the islands as a powerful Category 4 storm.
KIUC Urges Members to Prepare for Storm Impacts
KIUC urges members to be prepared for Hurricane Lane, currently expected to pass near Kauai on Friday and Saturday with heavy rainfall, high surf and high winds.
Hurricane Watch issued for Kauai County; Mayor Carvalho signs emergency proclamation
LIHUE — A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Kaua‘i County as of 5 a.m. today Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. signed an emergency proclamation Tuesday, due to the potential of significant impacts to the island.
Safe crossing? If you’re careful
I have two words for anyone using a crosswalk: Be careful. Do not think, because you are walking within the white stripes at an intersection, you are safe. You are not.
Update on Hurricane Lane: Public urged to remain vigilant
County of Kauai officials continue to monitor Hurricane Lane, and are urging the public to get prepared and remain vigilant over the next 48 hours as any shift to Lane’s track could result in severe weather impacts.
Lane threatens direct hit on Hawaii
Hurricane Lane is continuing on its track and moving close to the Hawaiian Islands.
Mayor hosts Wainiha-Ha‘ena emergency preparedness meeting tonight
Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. together with state and county officials will host a community meeting tonight to discuss emergency preparedness in advance of Hurricane Lane.
Final report issued on Lehua restoration project
The National Wildlife Research Center of the US Department of Agriculture has provided the Department of Land and Natural Resources with a final report of its monitoring efforts relating to the presence of diphacinone, an anticoagulant rodenticide, used as part of an effort to restore native species habitat on Lehua Island.