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🌱 Hanalei recycling bins move permanently to Kīlauea

Hanalei, Hawaii Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Hanalei! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hanalei recycling bins move permanently to Kīlauea
  • Hanalei firefighters help rescue teen after Kalalau Trail fall
  • Kauai Girl Scouts celebrate 110 years of discovery and friendship

Also on today's calendar: Hanalei Farmers Market and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun with showers, with a high of 82 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Thursday: A stray morning shower, temps: high: 83, low: 74.
  • Friday: A.M. showers; sun and clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Nov. 10 about Hurricane Lowell recovery : Kauai Now (kauainownews.com) — Hanalei’s Kauaʻi Recycles bins have permanently moved from the refuse transfer station to Kīlauea Community Agricultural Center at 4045 Kīlauea Road. The new site opens Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except county holidays. The hurricane recovery update also confirms North Shore refuse collection is Thursdays, with Tuesday service discontinued.
   

2. 15-year-old rescued after falling 15 to 20 feet while hiking Kalalau Trail along Nāpali Coast : Kauai Now (kauainownews.com) — Hanalei firefighters helped rescue a 15-year-old California visitor who fell roughly 15 to 20 feet near Hanakāpīʻai Falls on Sunday. Rescuers found him walking down the trail with family and an apparent head injury, then flew him and a guardian to Princeville Airport for transfer to medics.
   

3. Celebrating 110 years of Girl Scouts (thegardenisland.com subscription) — Girl Scouts from Kekaha through Hanalei gathered in Lihue on Sunday to celebrate 110 years of Girl Scouting in Hawaii. More than 40 scouts took part in hands-on activities at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, where community partners helped introduce girls and their friends to the program.
   

4. Kauai Surf Forecast for November 11, 2026 : Kauai Now (kauainownews.com) — A large north-northwest swell is forecast to bring advisory to near-warning-level surf to Kauai’s exposed north and west shores Wednesday through Thursday. North-facing surf could reach 15 to 20 feet Wednesday afternoon, with a high surf advisory in effect through Thursday afternoon and another swell reinforcement possible this weekend.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Troon posted a job opening for Makai Grill Attendant in Princeville. Apply here.
  • Nobu Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach posted a job opening for Dishwasher/Steward, On Call in Kapaa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hanalei here.

Ok Hanalei! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hanalei

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hanalei

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.