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And again….. 32 Kalalau Trail Hikers Airlifted to Safety
March 26, 2015
And again….. 32 Kalalau Trail Hikers Airlifted to Safety
The Kaua‘i Fire Department airlifted 32 stranded hikers from the Kalalau Valley Wednesday evening after rising waters made the Hanakapiai…
Camping Permits Now Required To Hike Beyond Hanakāpīʻai Valley
March 2, 2015
Camping Permits Now Required To Hike Beyond Hanakāpīʻai Valley
The DLNR has just recently changed the rule concerning when camping permits are needed when hiking the Kalalau Trail. You…
Ke’e Beach among Kauai locations for this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models
February 10, 2015
Ke’e Beach among Kauai locations for this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models
5 of this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models were filmed on location around Kauai. Hailey Clauson, Emily Di Donato, Gigi…
62 People airlifted from Kalalau on Christmas Eve
December 24, 2014
62 People airlifted from Kalalau on Christmas Eve
The Kaua‘i Fire Department has airlifted over 60 people from the Kalalau Valley today after multiple streams became impassable. One…
10 people stranded
December 23, 2014
10 people stranded
County spokeswoman Sarah Blane said the Kauai Fire Department reported about 10 individuals were stranded on the far side of…
Hiker Recalls Series of Miracles at Kalalau that Saved his Life
September 8, 2014
Hiker Recalls Series of Miracles at Kalalau that Saved his Life
Will Schumacher will never forget the remarkable series of events that led to broken neck as well as his rescue.…
One dead, one injured in Kalalau Trail accident
August 29, 2014
One dead, one injured in Kalalau Trail accident
The Coast Guard (Honolulu Command Center) responded to a medevac request from the Kauai Fire Department late on Thursday night,…
National Recognition Given to Kauai Firefighters for Kalalau Rescue
August 19, 2014
National Recognition Given to Kauai Firefighters for Kalalau Rescue
Several Kauai Firefighters were given national recognition for their part in the rescue of 121 hikers stranded at Hanakapiai when…
Kalalau Trail Hiker Swept Down Hanakoa Stream
August 9, 2014
Kalalau Trail Hiker Swept Down Hanakoa Stream
On Friday, 2 days after the Kalalau Trail was closed due to Storms Iselle and Julio approaching, a 19-year old…
Body found in Kalalau Valley identified
April 22, 2014
Body found in Kalalau Valley identified
It was confirmed on Monday that the body found on Thursday, April 17 was that of Daniel Foster (31) from…