Kauai News
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool reopens this week following 2-week closure
The pool’s shuttering was caused by mechanical issues that have since been fixed by Kaua‘i County Parks and Recreation Department.
Trash pick up delayed in south Kauaʻi
If trash in Kekaha, Waimea, Hanapēpē, Kalāheo, and Lāwa‘i is not serviced by 3:30 p.m. today, pickup for the remaining area is anticipated to be completed Friday, Oct. 3.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi from 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Philippines
The earthquake struck around 4 a.m., six miles deep in Leyte, Philippines.
Kauaʻi County’s Housing Agency to open applications for community development block grants
The goal of the federal grants is to strengthen communities by providing affordable housing, fostering a suitable living environment, and creating economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.
Single lane closure scheduled for Kaumuali’i Highway on Tuesday following weekend crash
Drivers on Kaumuali‘i Highway can expect significant delays this Tuesday as the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation conducts urgent repairs on a guardrail damaged in a recent accident near Kāhili Road.
University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa leads global ‘Noah’s Ark’ to safeguard coral reefs
A global alliance is aiming to prevent coral extinction and preserve genetic diversity of coral against climate change through a worldwide network of biorepositories.
Small businesses on Kauaʻi can take part in Federal Reserve’s 2025 credit survey
The annual survey, which is open through Nov. 14, gathers insights into how small businesses seek financing and the challenges they face.
Two searches offshore of Kauaʻi for two missing men suspended on Saturday
The searches were for Kyle Barrett, 37, and Bryson Higashi, 44, who both went missing on Tuesday from two locations.
Six Kauaʻi police officers honored as Employees of the Month for September
The officers in the Kaua‘i Police Department’s Community Engagement Section were recognized leadership of the K-PAL Flag Football Program, the relaunch of the Junior Police Academy, and the fourth annual Touch-A-Truck event.
Decades after their deaths in WWII, U.S. Army posthumously commissions 2 Nisei soldiers from Kauaʻi
The seven men, who were killed in action in Europe during World War II while serving in the famed 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, were denied commissions at the time because of wartime prejudice.
UHERO Forecast: Federal cuts to social safety net will affect tens of thousands of people in Hawaiʻi
The Kaiser Family Foundation projects that 41,000 Hawaiʻi residents will lose Medicaid benefits due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Kauiʻi Island Utility Cooperative to bolster customer support services after hours
Beginning Oct. 1, Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s members will benefit from additional customer support when reporting outages after-hours.
Kauaʻi Gold Volunteers honored with proclamation and awards
Kūʻkūi Grove Center buzzed with community spirit as the Kauaʻi Retired and Senior Volunteer Program celebrated five exceptional Gold Volunteers for contributing more than 500 hours of service.
Kaua’i set to kick-off Fire Prevention Week with interactive, educational opportunities
The family-friendly kickoff of the 2025 Fire Prevention Week will feature insights on preventing home and wildland fires as well as fun, hands-on education opportunities.
U.S. Coast Guard, local agencies continue to search for two missing men in waters off Kauaʻi
Bryson Higashi was last seen Tuesday in Hanalie, while Kyle Barrett was last seen Tuesday in Princeville.
Update: Flood advisory cancelled for Kauaʻi
At 5:25 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over west and north Kauai.
Hawaiʻi legacy land conservation program seeking applicants for grants
Since 2006, the Legacy Land Conservation Program has facilitated contributions of more than $65 million to help conserve 32,000 acres on more than 50 properties.
UHERO Forecast: Hawaiʻi headed toward mild recession with U.S. economic outlook deteriorating
In Hawaiʻi, visitor numbers are down, job growth has stalled, and housing activity remains weak, with inflation also expected to rise over the next year.
Three mass kills of ʻUaʻu kani birds discovered on Kauaʻi amid fledgling season
The Archipelago Research and Conservation has reported devastating mass kills of more than 180 native wedge-tailed shearwaters, ʻuaʻu kani, on Kauaʻi, primarily attributed to feral cats and dogs off of leashes.
Gov. Green discusses Hawaiʻi’s community resilience on global stage
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green shared Hawaiʻi’s strategic insights on boosting community resilience through infrastructure that has allowed the state to be recognized for delivering equitable digital services.
