Kauai News
Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus presents bill package supports women, children, families
The package includes five bills and two resolutions.
Singing humpback whales have daily movement patterns, research shows
New research reveals a daily pattern pattern for humpback whale songs which dominate the marine soundscape during the winter months off Maui. Researchers with the University of Hawai’i, in partnership with NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary found that whales move their singing away from shore throughout the day and return to the nearshore in the evening.
Mayor Kawakami outlined top Kaua‘i priorities to Hawai‘i Congressional Delegation during visit to Washington D.C.
Kawakami held meetings with the members and staff of the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation where he provided them with updates on the challenges and successes that Kaua‘i has experienced.
Voluntary recall issued for certain Robitussin Honey cough syrup products
Eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult cough syrup products are being recalled due to microbial contamination.
Update: Flood advisory issued for Kaua‘i canceled
At 9:58 a.m., radar indicated heavy rain moving over Kaua‘i from the southwest, with heaviest showers producing rainfall rates near 1 inch per hour.
Deadline to pay real property taxes approaching on Kaua‘i
Failure to pay real property taxes in full by the due date will result in a 10% penalty and will bear interest at the rate of 1% for each month.
High surf advisory extended on Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau till Friday, marine warning issued for surrounding waters
North-facing shores of the smaller islands, including Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, are expected to see 10 to 15 feet of surf and 8 to 12 feet on west-facing shores.
Kaua‘i council chair will host town halls in run-up to county budget season
For additional information, contact the Office of the County Clerk, Council Services Division at 808-241-4188.
Replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall on public display in Hawai‘i for the first time ever
Today kicks off a week of events honoring veterans lost during the Vietnam War. The wall, standing in a grassy field along the Hilo Bayfront, will be open to visitation 24 hours a day and a closing ceremony will take place on Saturday. The events are open and free to the public.
UH community college students benefit from financial lifeline that is Hawaiʻi Promise
Almost $3.8 million was awarded to 1,774 eligible students in fiscal year 2023. The average award per student was $2,142, covering costs such as tuition, books and fees.
Dept. of Water to begin monthly water service inspections through May
Customers are being provided notification by phone and via door notice if a water service line inspection is scheduled for their property.
Surfrider Kaua‘i releases January water quality test results
The Surfrider Foundation has revealed that most of Kaua‘i’s streams are polluted with human wastes from cesspools.
55-foot vessel’s hull intact after running aground at Maui harbor
Three crew members were aboard at the time of the incident at Māʻalaea Harbor. The U.S. Coast Guard continues to monitor the situation.
State of State: Gov. Green continues commitment to Maui wildfire recovery and affordable living for Hawai‘i residents
Despite the tragedy on Maui, Green said the state came together to support each other. As a result, he reports that the state of Hawai‘i is strong.
Macy’s Department Store burglarized; over $20,000 in jewelry stolen
On Jan. 22, officers were dispatched for a glass break alarm at Macy’s Department Store in Kukui Grove Shopping Center.
Scientific first: Researchers find traces of disease in dolphin poop
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Health and Stranding Lab have successfully detected Fraser’s morbillivirus, which can cause respiratory and neurological disease, in the feces of a dolphin.
KPD rolls out new online verification form for firearm instructors
The application was created as an interim measure to implement the recent changes in the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes regarding firearm instructor verification.
Kaua‘i supports disaster-proof domes at debut public meeting; organizers want concept to go statewide and beyond
The proposed Kaua‘i Resilience Center addresses what organizers say is a dire lack of emergency infrastructure.
