Kauai News
Rare off-season humpback sighting not just exciting, but provides opportunity to learn more
Footage of the whale was captured off O‘ahu.
Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses VP Kamala Harris
Biden plans to serve out the remainder of his term in office, which ends at noon ET on Jan. 20, 2025.
Molokaʻi kumu sets sail on deep sea exploration of Central Pacific Ocean aboard Nautilus vessel
A Hawaiian immersion program teacher from Molokaʻi set sail last week as a Science Communication Fellow in a deep ocean exploration expedition with the Ocean Exploration Trust.
Kaua‘i police warn of counterfeit money circulating on the Garden Island
Counterfeit bills can be difficult to detect without knowledge of security features found in genuine currency.
County mayor announces goal to eliminate traffic fatalities on Kaua‘i by 2040
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami announced the Vision Zero initiative during the annual Keiki Bike & Skateboard Safety Day on Saturday where Wilcox Medical Center passed out multi-use helmets and offered tips for riding bicycles and skateboards safely.
California visitor dies after being pulled from Kōloa waters
At approximately 9:45 a.m. Friday, first responders were dispatched to the bay for an unresponsive swimmer.
Volcano Watch – Measuring volcanic gases: The answer is blowin’ in the wind
Measurement of volcanic gases is critical for both public safety and understanding volcanic activity—and everything we measure relies on the wind.
Lieutenant governor issues emergency proclamation for Kokeʻe brush fire
This proclamation authorizes the use of government resources to protect public health and safety, property and natural resources. It authorizes the Adjutant General to activate the Hawai‘i National Guard to deploy state resources, as needed, to aid in fire suppression and evacuation.
Department of Attorney General seeks public help finding convicted sex offender
Failure to comply with covered sex offender registration requirements is a class C felony which carries a maximum sentence of five years.
Decomposing body found near Nāwiliwili Harbor
The body is in an advantaged stage of decomposition, making it more challenging to identify the body.
Update: Most services restored at Department of Motor Vehicles following technology outage
The Department of Water and Department of Motor Vehicles had limited functions due to the outage.
Airline communications back online; some Hawai‘i flights able to depart amid worldwide tech outage
Six flights at Kahului Airport on Maui, 6 flights at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport on the Big Island, 9 flights at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu and 2 flights at Lῑhu’e Airport on Kaua‘i were impacted overnight, affecting more than 5,000 travelers.
Water service shutdown scheduled for resort in Līhu‘e
Notifications to resort guests, tenants and residents within the resort property are being handled by Royal Sonesta Resort.
Mayor Kawakami shares vision for Kaua‘i during Chamber of Commerce luncheon
During the talk story session at the event, held at Kōloa Landing Resort, questions were also collected from the audience and addressed by the mayor.
Update: Koke‘e brush fire scorches 1,600 acres; remains 85% contained
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
2024 primary election ballot mailing and drop box locations
Ballot packets are only mailed to active voters. If you have moved and have not updated your voter registration, you must do so before you can vote in this election.
High tides to bring minor coastal flooding throughout the islands
Coastal flooding will coincide with the daily peak tide each afternoon till Sunday.
Former University of Hawai‘i sailor headed to Olympics to compete in kiteboarding
Kiteboarding will be one of 10 sailing events in France and kicks off on Aug. 4.
Land board authorizes temporary closures of wildlife sanctuaries
In an action inspired by last month’s birth of a monk seal on Mokulua island off of O‘ahu’s windward coast, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the temporary closure of wildlife sanctuaries statewide when necessary to protect endangered or threatened species.
