Kauai News
Box Jellyfish signs up at Salt Pond Beach Park, safety official advise avoiding swimming
Ocean Safety Bureau officials have posted “Box Jellyfish” signs at Salt Pond and Po‘ipū beach parks.
Kaua‘i police expands its fleet with 10 new pickup trucks
The production of the department’s current police cruiser, the Ford Police Interceptor Unit, was halted due to supply chain constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Seeking other options to improve the efficiency of daily patrol operations instead of waiting for production to resume, KPD decided to acquire the Chevrolet Silverado.
High surf advisory issued for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i
Surf will build to 8 to 12 feet. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
Kaua‘i Fire Department, Ocean Safety Bureau host welcome and promotion ceremony
The departments honored 18 first responders Tuesday.
No tickets required this year for Hō‘ike, donations encouraged at event to help those impacted by Lāhainā fire
To kōkua (help) the people from West Maui, many of whom lost loved ones, their homes or both, the Merrie Monarch organizers decided to allow free admission to this year’s Hō’ike Night at Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium tonight, with the option to donate to the Lāhainā community at the door.
Marijuana legalization bill dead with state House panel’s decision not to deliberate
The panel’s move to sideline Senate Bill 3335, which was advanced by the Hawaiʻi state Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection and Ways and Means committees last month, essentially kills the bill this legislative session.
Wind advisory issued across the Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, a strong high pressure system will continue to build in north of the Hawaiian Islands through Thursday.
‘Death threat’ investigation against Kaua‘i councilman remains ongoing
Kaua‘i County Councilmember Bill DeCosta remains on administrative leave from Kapa‘a High School due to an undisclosed January incident that coincided with the local politician receiving an alleged handwritten death threat back in January.
Emergency zone declared near Kῑkῑaola Boat Harbor; highway lane closures begin tonight
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is planning two nights of lane closures: Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Traveling to Big Island for Merrie Monarch? Airline offering free shuttle rides around Hilo
Hawaiian Airlines passengers with boarding passes dated between March 30 and April 5 are eligible for complimentary shuttle rides.
Foodland launches Project Keiki to support food banks; Kaua‘i donations stay on-island
On the Garden Isle, Project Keiki funds will support Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i’s Keiki Café and Backpack Program.
‘Anywhere, at any time:’ April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai‘i
Hawa‘i Gov. Josh Green issued his proclamation on the anniversary of the 1946 April Fools’ Day tsunami, which claimed 158 lives.
Take a virtual tour at a conservation center on Big Island showcasing endangered Hawaiian birds
The Keauhou Bird Conservation Center, near Volcano, is one of two centers operated through a partnership between San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, for the care and perpetuation of numerous critically endangered Hawaiian forest birds.
855 humpback whale sightings observed throughout state on final count day of 2024 Sanctuary Ocean Count, Great Whale Count
Volunteer citizen scientists collected data March 30 from 46 sites throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
Warning sirens to be tested April 1
The test is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. and will be accompanied by a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
Collab Café to celebrate community with ‘One Year Birthday Bash’ next weekend
The trio of local food makers behind Collab Café have found success with a neighborly business model that prizes its Kaua‘i community.
New hours begin April 1 for Kaua‘i police records services, firearms registration
The department’s Records Section is adopting the new schedule in an effort to significantly increase the public’s accessibility for walk-up window hours to include early morning, late afternoon and lunch hours.
‘Hula is life’: Uniquely Hawaiian dance plays important role in perpetuating Native Hawaiian culture
Hula still connects people today to the foundation of Hawaiian knowledge and culture. It is a vehicle for historical and social commentary and passing down stories and information.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: March 30 to April 5
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
