Moderate tradewinds are expected to return today as a high-pressure system passes north of the state.
That should blow out some of the vog that made the Waianae Mountains barely visible from town Saturday.
The National Weather Service said clouds and showers will be focused mainly across windward and mauka areas at night and in the morning, and across leeward areas during the afternoon. The trades will weaken and turn southeast on Monday as a cold front approaches from the northwest.
The cold front will move across the state Tuesday through Wednesday, bringing more clouds and showers to the area. Strong high pressure will then build in behind the front, bringing a return of brisk northeasterly trades.
A small craft advisory remains in effect through 6 p.m. today for the Pailolo (Molokai-Maui) and Alenuihaha (Maui-Hawaii island) channels, with easterly winds of 23 to 29 mph, the weather service said. Waves in the channel will be 10 feet or greater.
Police looking for more officers and dispatchers
The Kauai Police Department has taken to the airwaves to address ongoing recruitment difficulties.
Local stations have been airing a $2,500 spot featuring Capt. Darryl Perry and KPD officers in hopes of attracting potential recruits from beyond the immediate hiring pool.
Current job postings at KPD include openings for police officers, with pay starting at $57,144 per year, and emergency services dispatchers, which pays $36,468 a year.
While KPD has streamlined its recruitment and hiring process in recent years, applicants still undergo rigorous testing, including an initial physical test, psychological examination and an in-depth background check. Those deemed suitable for further consideration undergo another psychological exam, polygraph testing, drug screening and a physical.
According to the department’s annual report for fiscal year 2015, KPD has 207 employees, including 99 police officers, 16 sergeants, 13 detectives, 12 lieutenants, three captains and 17 emergency dispatchers.
