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Kauai News Water shut off at Lydgate Beach Park south comfort station due to water line break

Active weather, including heavy rain and strong trade winds, expected this weekend
Heavy rain is possible as early as Saturday, but most likely Sunday into Monday; flash flooding appears to be most likely for Maui County and the Big Island, particularly windward locations, and strong winds are most likely to impact Kaua‘i and Maui County. February 05, 2026 · 05:00am
Become a Clone Ranger today: Feed the community by helping create food trees
Village Harvest doesn't just glean, or gather, from trees — it makes them, and you can help with their creation, too; air layering events are happening islandwide.Community UPDATE: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Poʻipū Beach Park pavilion…
Kauai News Emergency lane closures scheduled near Kapaʻa Elementary School tomorrow
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Kaua‘i News
State: Beware of scam phone calls targeting medical professionals
Phone scammers impersonating state officials and government agencies make false threats of investigations in an attempt to obtain sensitive personal information.
Water shut off at Lydgate Beach Park south comfort station due to water line break
According to the Department of Parks and Recreation, water will be restored by Friday afternoon, pending repairs.
UPDATE: State cancels high bacteria count notification for Poʻipū Beach Park pavilion area
The Department of Health has canceled the notification of high bacteria after retesting the waters.
Emergency lane closures scheduled near Kapaʻa Elementary School tomorrow
Traffic disruptions are expected tomorrow, February 6, near Kapaʻa Elementary School as Kawaihau Road undergoes temporary closures for utility pole replacement by Hawaiian Telcom.
Keiki voices ignite Hawaiian Language Month at University of Hawaiʻi
The annual Nā Leo Hiehie o ke Koʻolau, an annual hoʻokūkū ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian language speech competition, at Windward Community College on Oʻahu had 120 student participants from kindergarten through high school sharing memorized passages and original speeches delivered entirely in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi during the event at Hale ʻĀkoakoa (Campus Center), and hundreds of more are registered to participate in upcoming competitions on other islands, including Kauaʻi.
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Hawaii News
State: Beware of scam phone calls targeting medical professionals
Phone scammers impersonating state officials and government agencies make false threats of investigations in an attempt to obtain sensitive personal information.
Keiki voices ignite Hawaiian Language Month at University of Hawaiʻi
The annual Nā Leo Hiehie o ke Koʻolau, an annual hoʻokūkū ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian language speech competition, at Windward Community College on Oʻahu had 120 student participants from kindergarten through high school sharing memorized passages and original speeches delivered entirely in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi during the event at Hale ʻĀkoakoa (Campus Center), and hundreds of more are registered to participate in upcoming competitions on other islands, including Kauaʻi.
Allergic reaction risk prompts recall of Costco Mini Beignets
Costco’s Mini Beignets Filled with Caramel are recalled in Hawaiʻi due to undeclared hazelnuts and filberts, posing a severe allergy risk; consumers are advised to check their purchases and return affected items for a refund.
AlohaCare Foundation now accepting applications for 2026-27 scholarships
AlohaCare members — or their family members — are eligible to apply; the application period is open through March 16.
Hirono, colleagues call for civil rights probe into death of Minneapolis resident Renee Good
Good was was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officer last month in Minneapolis, Minn.; letter emphasizes that the Justice Department’s decision not to investigate represents a broader trend.
Big Island News
Police ask public’s assistance in finding missing 17-year-old in Hilo
Hawaiʻi police are urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Laclyn Urbano-Pepee.
Civil rights probe into death of Minneapolis resident Renee Good urged by Hirono, colleagues
Good was was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officer last month in Minneapolis, Minn.; letter emphasizes that the Justice Department's decision not to investigate represents a broader trend.
Maui News
Bank of Hawai‘i CEO Peter Ho to retire; President James Polk named successor
Peter Ho, who has served as chairman and chief executive officer of Bank of Hawai‘i since 2010, will retire effective March 31, the bank announced Tuesday. The bank’s Board of Directors has unanimously selected current President and Chief Banking Officer James Polk to succeed Ho as president and chief executive officer upon Ho’s retirement. Polk […]
National Weather Service: Maui County rainfall mostly below average in January
Rainfall across Maui County remained largely below average during January, with nearly all monitoring sites recording totals well under typical levels for the first month of the year. The dry weather continues a trend from last year, the second-driest year in more than a century. Data from the National Weather Service and the US Geological […]
Health Department announces recall of Costco Mini Beignets filled with caramel
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents statewide to a recall of Costco Mini Beignets Filled with Caramel because the product contains undeclared hazelnuts and filberts. The label for the product does not indicate the presence of these allergens. The recalled beignets were distributed to Costco locations throughout Hawaiʻi. The […]
Jessica Candy names as new spa director at Four Seasons Lāna‘i
Four Seasons Resort Lāna‘i recently named Jessica Candy as its new spa director. In her new role, Candy will oversee all aspects of the resort’s spa and wellness operations. Her responsibilities include daily management, team development, treatments, retail, fitness facilities and the Yoga Wellness program. Candy joins the resort with nearly 20 years of experience […]


