Kauai News
Western Pacific fisheries council urges NOAA to strengthen Marine Mammal Protection Act import provisions
The council urged NOAA to apply more rigorous standards when determining whether foreign fisheries meet U.S. requirements for protecting marine mammals and reducing bycatch.
Kauaʻi Real Property Division launches online home exemption application
By digitizing the home exemption process, the new system streamlines applications, speeds up approvals, and provides timely updates to residents.
Official state portrait of Hawaiʻi’s former governor David Ige unveiled on Sunday
Native Hawaiian artist and Maui resident Kirk Kurokawa painted the portrait of Gov. David Ige with a goal of capturing the essence of a leader.
GoFarm Hawaiʻi seeking people interested in farming for its 15th Kauaʻi cohort
GoFarm Hawaiʻi has taught a variety of participants over the years with some becoming commercial farmers while others learned how to nurture a personal garden.
Kauaʻi to celebrate Peace Day with events in Hanapēpē this afternoon
The Kauaʻi Soto Zen Temple’s Peace Day celebration features a Peace Walk, potluck and a peace program with performances and guest speakers beginning at 3 p.m. today.
Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative alerts members to watch for misleading solar offers
“It is very concerning when we receive calls from members who feel they’re being pressured or scammed by individuals selling rooftop solar systems,” said Beth Amaro with the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative.
Utility cooperative to discuss new Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Kauaʻi at Tuesday public meeting
Attend the Wildfire Mitigation Plan meeting virtually or in-person at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in Līhuʻe.
Night football games approved this fall under Kauaʻi County’s seabird-safe guidelines
High school football returns under the stars tonight as Waimea and Kapaʻa high school battle each other at Hanapēpē Stadium for the first of four night games during Seabird Fledgling Season.
Princeville gears up for 12th annual ʻOhana FitFest
Dive into a day of fitness and fun as the 12th annual ʻOhana FitFest transforms Princeville into an energetic playground on Sept 27, offering a 5K obstacle run that blends community spirit with fundraising.
Reminder: Kauaʻi public invited to shape Hawaiʻi’s climate action plan through talk-story sessions
The talk-story sessions on Kauaʻi will be held on Sept. 23 at the Līhuʻe Library at 11 a.m. and at the Kapaʻa Library at 4 p.m.
Military training, testing to continue at Pacific Missile Range Facility after environmental assessment
The U.S. Navy’s final environmental assessment reveals no significant impact from continued multi-domain training at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauaʻi.
Kaiser Permanente health care professionals in Hawaiʻi, California authorize its union to strike
More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawai‘i, represented by the UNITE HERE Local 5 union, are also voting now on whether to strike.
Hanapēpē Bridge to remain closed until early 2026 with another project delay
The reopening of the historic Hanapēpē Bridge has been delayed for a second time, and now Kauaʻi County and its contractor say more federal funding is needed for unexpected repairs.
Volcano Watch: Volcano and earthquake monitoring in American Samoa
American Samoa is comprised of the easternmost islands of a volcanic island chain formed by the Samoan hot spot in the South Pacific Ocean, with its small islands the tops of volcanoes and an active volcanic seamount nearby.
UPDATE: Lava again fountaining with 33rd episode of Kīlauea volcano summit eruption
A switch from inflation to sharp deflation, rapid increase in seismic tremor and intensifying lava fountains accompanying large lava flows onto the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater marked the beginning of the latest eruptive episode of the Big Island volcano at 3:11 a.m. Sept. 19.
America250 flag now flies over Kaua‘i
Four of the flags symbolizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence were given to Kapa‘a High School JROTC, Waimea High School JROTC, Pacific Missile Range Facility and Kaua‘i County.
Public meeting about Hardy-Oxford waterline project along Kūhiō Highway set for Monday
The Kauaʻi waterline project involves the replacement of aging water main infrastructure to meet current water system standards, including fire flow requirements.
Registration open for teams in 2025-2026 Hawaiʻi LifeSmarts competition
LifeSmarts is a free, national educational program that teaches students critical life skills in five key areas by holding online quizzes and in-person competitions.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i named among America’s best golf resorts by Golf Digest
The 605-room resort overlooking Shipwreck Beach on the Garden Isle’s South Shore is home to the renowned 18-hole, 210-acre Poʻipū Bay Golf Course and is the only Kaua‘i-based resort to receive the honor.
Change to Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia sail plan due to weather, safety
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will sail directly from Rarotonga, Cook Islands to Aotearoa (New Zealand), and postpone visits to American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga.
