

Kaua‘i News 4 nominated for vacant judge post in 5th Circuit Court on Kauaʻi
Community Community presentations about healthy aging programs scheduled in Anahola

Scrap metal bin relocated at Kekaha Landfill; county reminds residents about recycling rules
The bin was moved to an area near the refuse drop-off location; relocation allows staff to better monitor materials being placed in the bin, as some recent drop-offs have contained prohibited items. March 28, 2026 · 05:00am
WATCH: Find out how far she’ll go this summer in Disney’s reimagined ‘Moana’
New trailer and poster for live-action version of beloved animated film, plus behind-the-scenes featurette highlighting film's craftsmanship and look at making of 'Moana,' are available now.Kaua‘i News 14 lane closures scheduled during week of March 28-April 3 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Community No Dictators Protests planned in ʻEleʻele, Līhuʻe and Princeville
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Kaua‘i News
WATCH: Find out how far she’ll go this summer in Disney’s reimagined ‘Moana’
New trailer and poster for live-action version of beloved animated film, plus behind-the-scenes featurette highlighting film’s craftsmanship and look at making of ‘Moana,’ are available now.
WATCH: Trump’s attacks on national parks slammed by Hirono on US Senate floor
“This regime — as it attempts to rewrite history all over the place — it’s no surprise that they’ve set their sights on our national parks,” said the Democrat senator from Hawai‘i. “The millions of visitors to our national parks will not get a full picture. Apparently, that is exactly as this regime intends.”
4 nominated for vacant judge post in 5th Circuit Court on Kauaʻi
The post became vacant with the retirement of now-former 5th Circuit Judge Randal Valenciano in October 2025; appointment of new judge will be made by Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green.
Community presentations about healthy aging programs scheduled in Anahola
Kaua‘i County Agency on Elderly Affairs says these engaging “talk story” sessions will highlight several programs designed to support kūpuna with staying active, connected and well.
14 lane closures scheduled during week of March 28-April 3 on Kaua‘i state roadways
NOTE: In observance of Good Friday, April 3, there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted; lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice.
No Dictators Protests planned in ʻEleʻele, Līhuʻe and Princeville
The protests are among thousands of others — including on other islands in Hawai’i — happening Saturday, March 28, throughout the nation; All Kaua‘i Indivisible members and supports are also welcome to special event immediately following the Līhuʻe protest.
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WATCH: Find out how far she’ll go this summer in Disney’s reimagined ‘Moana’
New trailer and poster for live-action version of beloved animated film, plus behind-the-scenes featurette highlighting film’s craftsmanship and look at making of ‘Moana,’ are available now.
WATCH: Trump’s attacks on national parks slammed by Hirono on US Senate floor
“This regime — as it attempts to rewrite history all over the place — it’s no surprise that they’ve set their sights on our national parks,” said the Democrat senator from Hawai‘i. “The millions of visitors to our national parks will not get a full picture. Apparently, that is exactly as this regime intends.”
Residents unable to return home following Kona low qualify for temporary housing
Temporary housing options are available for residents whose homes were left uninhabitable following the recent Kona low storm systems.
County officials give update on Kona low impacts, deployment of personnel to Maui
Since Kauaʻi was left relatively unscathed after the Kona low storms and is assisting Maui’s recovery efforts.
Volcano Watch: Taking Big Island volcano Kīlauea’s temperature
Geochemical analysis of erupted tephra samples during the past decade help scientists understand the temperature of Kīlauea’s shallow magma system under the summit — and things have been “heating up!”
Astronomers put new spin on how planets form through largest survey of exoplanets using Big Island observatory
‘Spin is a fossil record of how a planet formed,’ said study lead author and researcher at Northwestern University Dino Chih-Chun Hsu in an announcement about the discovery. ‘By measuring how quickly these worlds rotate, we can start to piece together the physical processes that shaped them tens to hundreds of millions of years ago.’
Big Island News
Sanctuary Ocean Count, Great Whale Count conclude for 2026 koholā season
Citizen scientists on Hawai'i Island observed 37 humpback whales March 28; a total of 435 whales were observed from shorelines at 37 sites throughout the islands.
WATCH: Disney’s reimagined ‘Moana’ sails exclusively into theaters this July
New trailer and poster for live-action version of beloved animated film, plus behind-the-scenes featurette highlighting film's craftsmanship and look at making of 'Moana,' are available now.
Maui News
Maui Surf Forecast for March 29, 2026
A northwest swell will decline tonight. A new, short period north northeast swell will build in Sunday pushing surf heights along north and east facing...
Maui Brewers Festival tickets go on sale for May 16 fundraiser
Tickets for the 15th annual Maui Brewers Festival are on sale online as the Maui Arts & Cultural Center prepares for its signature fundraiser featuring more than 50 craft brews.
Nonprofit humanitarian group, CORE mobilizes support following Hawaiʻi floods
Hawaiʻi is experiencing its worst flooding in over 20 years – and CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) is mobilizing to support vulnerable communities impacted, particularly across Oʻahu's North Shore, including Waialua, Haleʻiwa, and Lāʻie.
‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through Easter basket tradition
Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.


