Kauai News

The second and final phase of the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project is set to begin by the end of the year.

Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation 0fficials anticipate water to be restored by the afternoon of Nov. 17, pending repairs.

The hiker was flown from the NASA landing zone aboard Air 1 and transferred to Waimea Fire Station personnel and an American Medical Response team upon landing before being transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

Interested families can register their keiki beginning at 8 a.m. today; keep in mind that enrollment is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up as soon as possible. It’s just $50 per child for a season of fun.

The canoes and their crews were greeted Thursday (Nov. 13) with a pōwhiri, or sacred formal Māori ceremony that was expected to celebrate for hours; following a little more than week of public engagements, the waʻa will take 6 months off to wait out South Pacific hurricane season before continuing their voyage.

Construction is expected to begin later this year, with completion anticipated in late 2026. Thursday’s event was akin to a kickoff for the expansion.

Fountaining episodes during the past month and a half broke several records for this eruption, including the highest lava fountains, the most volume of lava erupted and the highest rate of lava effusion for this event, which has now lasted more than 10 months.

Mostly made up of Native Hawaiians, the committee encompasses individuals from state government and the private sector.

No injuries or damaged structures have been reported at this time.

Officials said the closure during the morning of Nov. 16 is necessary while crews pour concrete for one of the diaphragms under the bridge.

Online registration now open for the Nov. 20 webinar; the council is now reviewing the more than 600 ideas submitted from individuals and from other avenues for possible Green Fee funded projects.

President Donald Trump signed a funding bill on Wednesday night that ends the stalemate over the funding bill.

The scheduled lane and road closures will allow crews to continue work on the Po’ipū Road Safety and Mobility Project.

The 5-year plan is a key to strengthening community preparedness and reducing risks around Kaua‘i from natural disasters.

Commission’s next meeting is Nov. 24, during which members will discuss proposed initiatives including adding to qualifications necessary to be county finance director, prohibiting or limiting gated communities within the county, requiring the Kaua‘i County Cost Control Commission to review the proposed budget of the Office of County Clerk and more.

Community members and veterans gathered at Kauaʻi’s Hanapēpē Veterans Cemetery for a heartfelt Veterans Day tribute, honoring the contributions of military personnel.

The plan is meant to guide preservation priorities, partnerships and strategies around Hawaiʻi through 2034 — public input is vital to ensure it reflects the voices and values of Hawaiʻi residents.

Hawaiian Eye Center raising awareness and urging prevention during Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month.

The sighting at Hanalei Bay later Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 11) came just 2 hours after the first 8-foot shark, a tiger shark, was spotted off Keālia Beach.

National Weather Service cancels advisory for north-facing shores, but eastern shorelines can still expect to see large breakers from 9 to 12 feet increasing to 10 to 14 feet Wednesday (Nov. 12).