Kauai News
Keola DeCosta arrested following traffic crash; man killed, woman hospitalized
According to a preliminary investigation, DeCosta rear ended a 2014 Hyundai Accent on Po‘ipū Road fronting Kiahuna Shopping Center.
Suspect arrested following threats made against Kaua‘i County Council member Billy DeCosta
67-year-old Glenn Gruenhagen of Līhu‘e was arrested for first-degree terroristic threatening and harassment.
Update: High surf advisory now in effect through Wednesday morning
3:49 a.m. Jan. 22 update: A high surf advisory is now in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday. Surf of 12 to 16 feet along north and west facing shores of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i is expected. Surf will slowly ease today, then trend back up tonight through Tuesday night. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will […]
Kaua‘i Climate Action Coalition invites you to replant native forest on South Shore
Volunteers should gather at Anne Knudsen Park in Kōloa, where car-pooling will take place.
Have an extra pair of glasses or hear aid lying around? Donate to the Lions Clubs on Kaua‘i
The members will be spread out across the island at the following locations: Kong Lung Center Kīlauea, Big Save Kapa‘a, Walmart, Longs Kukui Grove, Big Save ‘Ele‘ele.
Kaua‘i politician threatened, prompting heightened security, multiple investigations
Council member Billy DeCosta discovered an anonymous threat inside the Historic County Building on Jan. 16.
Portion of Kaumualiʻi Highway still closed after SUV crashes into utility pole Thursday morning
The vehicle veered off the highway, striking the utility pole, which fell and struck another passing vehicle. Repairs are ongoing and it could be several hours before the highway is completely reopened.
Update: High surf advisory for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau is canceled
The surf has fallen below advisory levels.
Feds start work to update food stamp benefits in Hawai‘i to reflect high food costs
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture began seeking information from Hawai‘i stakeholders about food costs and how SNAP can better serve the state’s communities. Information gathering will continue through March 4.
State continues land transfers in effort to protect Hawai‘i’s agriculture, natural resources
A total of 24,200 thousand acres of agricultural lands have been approved and transferred thus far. In October of last year, the Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture accepted 99 more parcels on the list, encompassing 21,672 acres, which still requires the review and approval of the Hawai‘i Board of Land and Natural Resources.
New year, new hires: KPD welcomes its largest recruit class since pre-COVID
In addition to the new recruits, KPD also welcomes two Public Safety Workers, one Criminalist and a Public Information Officer to its ‘ohana.
Anaina Hou Community Park wants to build disaster-proof domes; learn more Friday
The domes – capable of withstanding category five hurricanes – would serve as community resources outside of natural disasters.
Senate president on opening day of 2024 Hawai‘i Legislative Session: ‘Let’s go and fiercely tackle the problems ahead of us’
Sen. Ronald Kouchi of Kaua’i, who has led the chamber since 2015, conveyed a message of interconnectedness and collaboration necessary to tackle the issues facing the state during this session and beyond.
Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau leader promoted to statewide position
In her new role, Sue Kanoho will lead the island chapters with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, county and state officials and departments.
Special Marine Warning issued for Kaua‘i County
Locations impacted include FAD Buoy CK, FAD Buoy DK, FAD Buoy CO, FAD Buoy J, Port Allen, FAD Buoy WK, Makahūʻena Point and Ka‘ena Point.
Update: High wind warning canceled on Kaua‘i
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, southwest winds of 25 to 30 mph with localized gusts to 60 mph are expected for portions of interior and windward Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i police identify visitor who died after falling at Hanakāpī‘ai Falls
The hiker fell off the trail and was found approximately 30 feet below Hanakāpī‘ai Falls, according to police.
Volunteers gather nearly 600 pounds of marine debris on Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service
Sixty volunteers gathered on Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service for a beach cleanup on Monday.
Biodiesel refinery expands operations to Kaua‘i
A biodiesel refinery is expanding its operations to Kaua‘i as part of a project to produce renewable biofuel from multiple locally grown oilseed cover crops.
Hanalei Beach parking lots to be temporarily closed Jan. 17-18
The closures are necessary for the Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation to make repairs.
