Kauai News

The Kaua‘i County Council wants its island communities to tell them what needs to be addressed in the coming fiscal year.

This move comes in response to deceptive labeling concerns and a recent report from the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture, which offered clear economic justification for the Legislature to increase the minimum content required for a product to bear the Kona name on its packaging.

The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff due to possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals and associated flood debris.

Prospective candidates can file nomination papers at any time during regular office hours but are encouraged to schedule an appointment to ensure prompt and timely service.

At 8:41 a.m., a line of fast-moving heavy showers extended from southern Kaua‘i to more than 40 nm offshore to the southwest.

Surf of 10 to 15 feet along north-facing shores and 8 to 12 feet along exposed west-facing shores is expected.

The peak breeding season for the Hawaiian goose is from October to March, which is why there have been so many fluffy goslings waddling around the installation.

Saturday was the first of three coordinated whale counts between Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Count from the shores of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Molokaʻi and Hawai‘i Island and the Great Whale Count by Pacific Whale Foundation from Maui and Lānaʻi.

Since opening the exhibit Wednesday, at least 11,000 people have come to see The Wall That Heals, a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial that was dedicated in 1982 in Washington D.C.

Sasha Lee is giving back to her beloved family home of Hanapēpē, Kaua‘i, through book sale proceeds and more.

Police say no attempted kidnapping incidents were reported to authorities.

A pretrial detainee at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center was found on Kūhiō Highway after reportedly escaping from the facility’s quarantine area sometime on Friday evening. The jail went on lockdown just after 7 p.m. when staff first noticed Robert I. Monroy was missing. Correctional officers searched the perimeter and notified Kaua‘i Police Department. An adult […]

With the final interviews complete, the chancellor search committee will submit its recommendation for appointment to the UH president in March. The expected start date of the new chancellor will be in July.

Registration will be held in person. Participation costs $30 per child, payable to the coach once the child is assigned to a team.

A new eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula began on Jan. 14, threatening the small fishing village of Grindavik.

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation worked for several months to clear the highway and stabilize the hillside. Emergency repairs were completed in October 2021.

The Sentry Aloha fighter exercise that is being hosted by the Hawai‘i Air National Guard.

According to a press release from the University of Hawai‘i, the system will have 24 fiber pairs with a design life of 25 years and is expected to be ready for service in late 2026.

Complete recordings of the candidates’ community forums – as well as feedback forms – can be found online.

During whale season, especially in water depths of 600 feet or less, boaters are asked to maintain a speed of 15 knots or less to minimize the risk of striking a whale.