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Below is the current service status of Kaua‘i’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill as of 9:10 a.m., May 30.

Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station (NEW UPDATE)

Current Status: Due to equipment issues, the Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station will not be accepting loose refuse until further notice, bagged refuse only. All other services are available.

Regular Operating Hours : 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Green waste is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 5-3751 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville

Kapa'a Refuse Transfer Station

Current Status: The facility is open and is initially accepting bagged trash and offering recycling services for scrap metal, used oil, appliances, tires, and propane tanks. Services for loose mixed waste will be introduced as remaining improvements are completed. Hours are 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Location: 5051 Kahi Rd, Kapaʻa

Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station

Current Status: Due to capacity, motor oil disposal services are suspended through Tuesday, May 12. All other services are available.

Regular Operating Hours : 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Location: 3450 Ahukini Road, Līhu‘e

Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station

Current Status: The Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station will not be accepting loose refuse until further notice, only bagged refuse. All other services are available.

Regular Operating Hours : 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Location: 4380 Lele Road, Hanapēpē

Kekaha Landfill

Current Status: All services are available.

Regular Operating Hours : 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: 6900 Kaumuali‘i Hwy, Kekaha

All locations are open daily, except on holidays. For more information, please visit www.kauai.gov/transferstations or call the Solid Waste Division at (808) 241-4841. For weekend updates, call (808) 212-4683.

NR 05-30-26 (9:10 a.m., May 30, Refuse Transfer Facilities Update)

KAPA‘A – The Kapa‘a Swimming Pool will reopen on Saturday, May 30, following repairs to the mechanical issues that prompted its closure; both the Kapa‘a and Waimea Swimming Pools transition to their summer operating schedules.

The Kapa‘a and Waimea Swimming Pool summer hours are the following:

Sundays: Closed

Mondays: Closed

Tuesdays: open swim from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Wednesdays: Closed

Thursdays: open swim from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; adult swim from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Fridays: open swim from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; adult swim from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Saturdays: open swim from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; adult swim 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please note that both pools will be closed on June 27 and July 25 for swim lesson graduations.

Mahalo for your patience.

For more information, visit www.kauai.gov or contact the Waimea pool at 808-338-1271.

NR 05-29-26 (Kapa‘a and Waimea Swimming Pools summer schedule begins; Kapa‘a Swimming Pool to reopen Saturday)

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua’i Police Department is advising the public of temporary road closures in Līhuʻe on Saturday, June 6, from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 11:15 a.m. for the eighth annual YWCA of Kauaʻi Pride Parade.

Road Closures:

Hoʻolako Street (from Vidinha Stadium to Rice Street)

Rice Street (from Hoʻolako Street to Eiwa Street)

Umi Street (from Rice Street to Hardy Street)

Motorists should expect delays and drive with caution.

KALĀHEO – Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters extinguished a structure fire in Kalaheo Thursday, May 28.

No injuries were reported.

Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Papalina Road in Kalāheo on Thursday shortly after 6:20 p.m.

Personnel with the Kalāheo Fire Station responded to the incident.

According to a preliminary report, upon arrival shortly before 6:25 p.m., firefighters discovered a small single story storage structure in flames. First responders discovered the room of origin was completely walled in and the only entrance was covered by plywood. Firefighters forced entry and successfully extinguished the fire.

Firefighters cleared the scene shortly after 6:45 p.m.

Damages to the structure and contents are estimated at $5,000.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

NR 05-29-26 (Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Kalāheo Thursday)

LĪHU‘E — Personnel from the Kaua‘i Fire Department rescued an injured 56-year-old female California visitor from Canyon Trail in Kōke‘e State Park on Thursday, May 28.

According to a preliminary report, first responders received a report of an injured hiker shortly before 12:40 p.m.

Personnel with Waimea Fire Station and Rescue 3 responded to the incident.

First responders arrived on the scene and discovered the injured hiker approximately a half mile into the trail suffering from an apparent ankle injury. Firefighters administered initial first aid on scene and prepared the hiker for transport. The hiker was transported to the trail head in a stokes litter by Quick Response Vehicle (QRV). Upon arriving at the trail head, Waimea Fire Station personnel transported the hiker to American Medical Response personnel for further medical care, who then transported the hiker to a nearby hospital.

The scene was cleared shortly after 2:30 p.m.

NR 05-29-26 (Injured hiker rescued from Canyon Trail Thursday)

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice; all projects are weather permitting.

“Over the past 16 years, the facility has become a catalyst for growth, collaboration and problem-solving in the community. Countless visioning sessions, meetings and community-driven initiatives addressing longstanding challenges have taken place within those walls,” said Homestead Community Development Corporation Deputy Director Garrett Danner.

Kauaʻi Pride Parade is set for June 6, promoting and celebrating peace, acceptance and unity for everyone on the Garden Isle, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation or background.

Hawaiʻi’s outdoor warning sirens will undergo their routine monthly test at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, June 1, in conjunction with the Emergency Alert System test.

Kapa‘a Swimming Pool reopens Saturday, May 30, after mechanical issues requiring its closure were repaired, making even more of a splash since both swimming pools also transition to their new hours.

Trustees did, however, emphasize discussing the proposal itself reflects an important and evolving conversation about the future of Native Hawaiian ownership, influence and participation within major economic and communications sectors.

Stay after the parade and find a ton of fun in the heart of Kalāheo while honoring Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana o Leināʻala and its new Miss Aloha Hula Jelacia Naomi Waiauokalaniākea Peralta.

These events are a fun way for the community to support Hawaiʻi’s next generation of agricultural leaders while learning more about the importance of livestock production and youth development programs.

The Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters extinguished a fire at a small single-story storage structure on Thursday evening in Kalāheo. No injuries were reported. Firefighters were dispatched at 6:20 p.m. to a fire at Papalina Road. First responders discovered the room of origin was completely walled in and the only entrance was covered by plywood. Firefighters […]

Current University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa interim provost has more than 30 years of higher education leadership experience, having been a faculty member for 35 years at the campus' College of Engineering and serving 12 years as University of Hawaiʻi vice president for research and innovation and 8 years as associate Mānoa campus vice chancellor.

-International Events-

Middle East: This morning, President Trump made several statements in a post on his Truth Social account. Most importantly, he stated that the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will be lifted. Secondly, the chief American bargaining demands regarding a settlement to the Iran war are now the re-opening of the Strait by the Iranians, the removal of the mines, and also the promise that they won't develop nuclear weapons, among other details.

Analyst Comment: Much like previous statements, a short post on social media is not exactly the most clear format to convey all of the nuts and bolts of a potential peace deal, and it is precisely these smaller details which have derailed any agreement thus far. Time will tell how the Iranians react to this news, but if the lifting of the American blockade is indeed true (and immediate, without being contingent on some other unspoken detail), this could be the early indications of the U.S. attempting to walk away from this conflict. As always, it takes two to tango, and the Iranians are unlikely to immediately react to these claims, after being burned on the diplomatic front so many times.

Yemen: This morning Houthi forces shot down another American MQ-9 drone in the vicinity of Marib. This is the second such drone platform shot down in Yemen this month.

Romania: Last night, an apartment building in Galați was struck by an unidentified munition, resulting in a fire breaking out on the upper stories of the building. The strike resulted in two residents of the building being wounded, and the Romanian Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the munition was a drone of Russian origin.

-International Events-

United Kingdom: This morning Vickrum Digwa was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak. His mother, Kiran Kaur, was also convicted for her role in concealing the murder weapon used to kill Nowak. Digwa is scheduled to be sentenced for the crime on June 1st.

Switzerland: This morning a mass stabbing was reported at the train station in Winterthur. One assailant was observed shouting Islamic phrases while conducting the stabbing, which wounded a total of 4x individuals at the train station. The suspect attempted to flee the scene, but was apprehended shortly after the attack.

-HomeFront-

Washington: The investigation continues regarding the chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview. As of this morning, a total of 2x confirmed fatalities have been reported, but 9x workers remain missing and are assessed to be deceased. Recovery efforts continue amid complications caused by unstable debris resulting in safety concerns for rescue teams.

New Jersey: Riots continued at the Delaney Hall detention facility, with another flare-up being reported overnight. Clashes between ICE and rioters has been steadily building over the past few days, as a Minneapolis-style unrest model has been applied to the facility. During the day, a mostly-elderly crowd maintains a presence at the site, but when night falls the younger agitators show up to cause chaos. Early this morning, regular citizens began getting involved in the riots, with one sanitation worker confronting the rioters for blocking the road. Separately, another rioter had their foot crushed by a semi truck, due to their preoccupation with attacking an officer resulting in a lack of situational awareness.

Analyst Comment: This situation is getting out of hand, and will probably be a good barometer for other unrest efforts if anti-ICE riots escalate once again this summer. The federal administration being extremely risk averse to highly-kinetic ICE operations has undeniably emboldened rioters and as a result this unrest is likely to remain with very few barriers existing to prevent escalations on the part of the agitators.

-International Events-

Middle East: Israeli attacks in Lebanon have increased over the past few days, with more significant bombings taking place in Beirut. FPV drone attacks by Hezbollah have continued to devastate Israeli forces, as most of the IDF is not equipped or prepared to handle the threats that drones bring to modern warfare. As a result, the fighting has become much more intense, which in turn has increased the efforts to expand the Israeli bombing campaign.

France: Last night a small arms attack was reported in Grenoble, as a war between rival gangs of migrants has broken out. One engagement was reported in the Mistral neighborhood overnight, with several people being gunned down on the street. One person was killed, and three others wounded during this attack, which locals sources claim was a targeted assassination. Three days ago, another assassination was reported, with a Cartel-style video being posted online before a body was found in a vehicle in the Échirolles community.

-HomeFront-

New Jersey: Protests at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility have continued, which have mostly transitioned into more of a long-term protest site once again. A few local politicians have made appearances over the past few days, but apart from occasional flare-ups and riots, the weekday attendance at this facility has remained fairly regular.

Texas: Overnight a group of Chinese nationals were arrested after attempting to illegally cross the southern US border in the vicinity of Eagle Pass. US Border Patrol trackers located the group of individuals who had crossed the border illegally and were concealing themselves on a private ranch. Among this group were a total of 6x Chinese citizens, who federal authorities have classified as Special Interest Aliens (SIAs) for reasons that have not been disclosed. In the photos of the group provided by Customs and Border Patrol, one of the Chinese individuals has a military-style haircut, and another individual is wearing military-style combat boots. All are wearing civilian-style camouflage jackets and pants, all of the same type and construction.

Analyst Comment: Most coyotes illegally smuggling people over the border have either required or furnished themselves camouflage "uniforms" for the illegals to don, in order to cross the border as covertly as possible. As a result, these individuals being detained while wearing camouflage is very normal these days. Illegal border crossings still take place along the vast wilderness areas which comprise most of the border, but it's become a lot harder to make the crossing and also much more expensive to do so. For Chinese immigrants, it's never been easier to get legal paperwork and enter the US at an official port of entry, so the fact that these individuals made the crossing illegally indicates that they were up to no good.

-International Events-

Middle East: Overnight the United States conducted strikes within Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM stated that one SAM site was destroyed in the vicinity of Bandar Abbas, along with several minelaying vessels allegedly attempting to lay mines in the Strait. In response, the Iranians claim to have shot down two drones, an MQ-9 Reaper and an MQ-4C Triton. The Iranians also claim to have engaged an F-35, but did not claim to have shot it down.

-HomeFront-

New Jersey: Counter-ICE demonstrations and unrest continue at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility. Rioters have clashed with ICE agents several times over the weekend, at times gaining the upper hand as federal forces remain spread thin. Throughout Monday afternoon, into this morning, various stages of kinectivity have been reported, ranging from full-blown riots, to the more standard noise-making protests observed so far during this conflict.

Analyst Comment: This afternoon, several detainees were released from the compound to the cheers of the crowds, but the context for these releases has not been made clear. Either way, the crowd is interpreting these releases as a victory.

Missouri: Yesterday evening a mass shooting was reported at a grocery store in Pleasant Hill. Local authorities state that one suspect entered the parking lot of the store, exited his vehicle, and began firing on shoppers in the parking lot. One citizen was killed exiting the store, and one employee of the store was wounded while moving carts back inside the store. The suspect has been identified as Allen Prince, who attempted to take his own life at the scene, but failed and is expected to survive.

Analyst Comment: So far, there is no clear understanding of why this individual chose to conduct this attack, nor why this venue was selected as the target. More details are expected as the investigation continues.

Washington: This morning a major explosion and subsequent fire was reported at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company in Longview. Local authorities state that a chemical-based implosion took place after a large tank ruptured and collapsed in on itself this morning. Following the initial event, a major fire broke out at the facility which destroyed much of the compound. Concerning casualties, several employees were killed during the blast, and around a dozen others experienced severe chemical burns. The number of fatalities resulting from this incident has not yet been confirmed by authorities.

-International Events-

Japan: This morning a chemical incident was reported at Ginza Six Mall in Tokyo. One individual reportedly sprayed an unidentified noxious substance at one of the entrances to the mall, which resulted in many people becoming ill. 12x individuals reported throat pain, and a total of 25x people sought medical treatment after the substance was released.

Analyst Comment: When it comes to chemical incidents involving unknown materials in public places, the potential explanations vary widely. In this case, the origin appears to be pepper spray, with some locals claiming that an argument between two foreign men devolved into one of the two pepper spraying the other. Officially, no statements by authorities have confirmed what happened. As always, incidents like this occurring in Japan are extremely rare as pepper spray is heavily regulated and illegal to carry throughout the country. Consequently, incidents which wouldn't be worth mentioning in the western world result in overwhelming responses in Japan, and in this case this is the second such incident this month. Two weeks ago, someone deployed pepper spray on a train at Kawasaki Station, which occurred without much media attention.

-HomeFront-

California: Multiple major industrial incidents have taken place in Los Angeles over the past few days. Several days ago, a chemical incident was reported at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove. The incident involved a cooling system failing inside a large tank holding about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate (UN: 1247), a Toxic Industrial Compound (TIC) used in the manufacture of epoxies and resins. This is a highly unstable compound if not handled appropriately, which can result in chemical reactions taking place inside the tank if certain conditions are met. Over the weekend, these conditions resulted in the evacuation of roughly 50,000 people, with local authorities being concerned that the tank might explode. As of this morning, a crack had formed in the tank, relieving the pressure and reducing the risk of an explosion.

Separately, a large fire was reported in South Gate, as an automotive facility burned Sunday afternoon. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the local area due to the smoke and the close proximity of the fire to residential communities. Localized power outages were also reported in the neighborhood, but power was restored after the fire was knocked down throughout the evening.

In East Los Angeles, a spill of crude oil was reported after a telecoms crew installing fiber optic lines accidentally hit a petroleum pipeline, causing a rupture. This pipeline break resulted in a few thousand gallons of crude entering the storm drains in the vicinity of the intersection of Caesar Chavez and Eastern Avenue.

Washington D.C. - Over the weekend, a small arms engagement was reported at the White House, after a man approached the perimeter fence with a handgun. Authorities state that one individual approached a Secret Service checkpoint and drew a firearm from a bag, before engaging the agents at the checkpoint at the corner of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Secret Service personnel engaged the shooter, ending the incident. One bystander was wounded during the incident.

Analyst Comment: The suspect has been identified as Nasire Best, who had a long history of presenting security threats to the White House. Best had previously attempted to breach the compound in the past, and had also made verbal threats toward Secret Service personnel. In June of last year, Best was arrested after blocking a traffic lane entering the White House compound, and subsequently committed to a mental institution.