Kauai News
The Garden Island Newspaper may go up for sale, as owner undergoes restructuring
Any sale resulting from the restructuring is expected to be completed by March 15 of this year.
Update: High surf warning downgraded to advisory for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A large long-period north-, north-west swell will peak today with dangerously large breaking waves of 20 to 25 feet.
Hawaiʻi Health Department issues voluntary recall alert for Rizo Bros. Mexican grating cheese
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is alerting residents to a voluntary recall of Rizo Bros. California Creamery’s Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese, batch number 4DW-23318, for potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
Update: Man wanted in connection with assault on Kaua‘i police officer turns himself in
24-year-old Travis Bonachita of Kōloa was taken into custody at about midnight Jan. 13. He was arrested on multiple charges, including first-degree attempted assault.
Salvation Army schedules its first monthly donation event at Kaua‘i Resource Center
Accepted donations include clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books and shoes.
County of Kaua‘i offices, facilities to close for holiday
The closures are in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
New fishing rules approved by state Board of Land and Natural Resources
The most notable additions are the establishment of a non-resident recreational fishing license and the license for commercial marine vessels.
Volcano Watch — Where is magma stored in Kīlauea on Hawai‘i Island?
At Kīlauea, there are several storage regions hypothesized from decades of monitoring data.
Kapa‘a man once cast movie magic on Kaua‘i, brought iconic ‘Indiana Jones’ scene to life
Local real estate agent Tom Summers spent decades helping Hollywood put Kaua‘i on the silver screen.
Kaua‘i police investigating after a body was found in a vehicle fire at beach park
At approximately 3 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle fire at Anahola Beach Park. After the flames were put out, police arrived on scene and discovered a body inside the vehicle.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority returns to Europe to promote islands to UK, Germany, Switzerland
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, the state agency responsible for representing the Hawaiian Islands brand globally, has reentered Europe.
Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative hopes to provide low cost, accessible kamaʻāina transportation
The Hawaiʻi Seaglider Initiative launched with a broad coalition committed to delivering a new affordable and accessible transportation option to Hawaiʻi communities.
Hawaiʻi House majority outlines top priorities for 2024 legislative session
“As we embark on the second year of the 32nd Legislature, the House Majority Caucus will continue to address key community issues, including affordable housing and homelessness, renewable energy, mental health needs in our community, and the shortage of healthcare workers across our state,” said House Majority Leader Nadine K. Nakamura (D-15).
Update: Flood advisory canceled on Kaua‘i
At 2:41 p.m., radar indicated persistent moderate to heavy rain over the northwest-facing slopes of Kaua‘i.
Update: Used motor oil recycling services resume at Kekaha Landfill, all County transfer stations
The service was temporarily unavailable because of issues with the contractor’s hauling equipment.
Update: High surf advisory extended for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, coastal flooding also expected
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, coastal flooding is also expected for all the main Hawaiian Islands.
Pakele, Jordan T partner with Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages on new song
The new single is available to stream online now on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.
PAL Hawai‘i granted $75K from to Nareit Foundation for improvements at Kauhale O Kekaha
The funds will be used to replace an aging 53-year-old roof and install rooftop solar panels that will help lower utility costs for the 13-unit apartment complex’s residents
Above-average rainfall recorded on Kaua‘i despite persistent drought conditions in December statewide
All of the gauges on Kauaʻi ended up with near to above-average rainfall for 2023.
