Latest Election Results
Kaua‘i Mayor
- RAPOZO, Mel56.5%
- CARVALHO, Bernard, Jr.37.4%
Kaua‘i County Council
- HOLLAND, Fern Anuenue7.2%
- OZAKI, Todd R.6.7%
- KANESHIRO, Arryl J.6.7%
- CORREA, Michelle Kaleiohi6.7%
- BULOSAN, Addison5.6%
- SMITH, Dane5.4%
- APPLEGATE, Paul Noboru4.9%
- SHIGEMOTO, Taylor H.4.8%
- DECOSTA, Billy D.4.7%
- COOTS, Mike4.2%
- MARTIN, Umi3.7%
- RAPOZO, Cheree3.4%
- KAIMINAAUAO, Keola3.0%
- MATTOS, John H. (Scooby)2.4%
County Ballot Measure
Relating to the Planning Commission's Appeals Process- YES53.2%
- NO28.5%
State Representative
District 16 · Wailua, Hanamāʻulu, Līhuʻe & Puhi- EVSLIN, Luke A.67.2%
- HAZLEBECK, David27.0%
State Representative
District 17 · Niʻihau, Kōloa, Poʻipū, Kalāheo, Hanapēpē, Waimea & Kekaha- MORIKAWA, Daynette (Dee)66.9%
- CLUETT, Misty25.1%
Governor & Lieutenant Governor
- GREEN, Josh KAWAKAMI, Derek S.K.73.5%
- CORDERY, Gary ANTHONY, Daniel24.6%
U.S. Representative
District II · Neighbor Islands & Rest of Oʻahu- TOKUDA, Jill N.63.5%
- AWA, Brenton31.1%
At-Large Trustee
- ANDERSON, Ikaika10.6%
- SOUZA, Keoni10.5%
- GALUTERIA, Brickwood M.10.1%
- WAIHEE, John, IV10.1%
- AKINA, Adrian (Kealii)9.8%
- CRABBE, Kanekoa (Koa)8.3%
Kaua‘i News Surf advisory in effect early Thursday through early Friday for portions of Kaua‘i…
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Mel Rapozo claims 56.5% of vote, poised to lead Kauaʻi as next mayor
Rapozo maintained his lead in the mayoral race according to the third election printout results. November 04, 2026 · 08:41am
Montana man faces up to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to threatening to kill Hawai‘i governor and his family
52-year-old Eric Lee Boltz admitted in a plea agreement that he was motivated by Gov. Josh Green's official government position and religion; he told law enforcement during an interview that he made...Community Kapa‘a DMV office reopen, offering expanded appointment availability with new booking…
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Kaua‘i News
Montana man faces up to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to threatening to kill Hawai‘i governor and his family
52-year-old Eric Lee Boltz admitted in a plea agreement that he was motivated by Gov. Josh Green’s official government position and religion; he told law enforcement during an interview that he made the series of threatening and antisemitic voicemails to ‘shake [Gov. Green] up.’
Surf advisory in effect early Thursday through early Friday for portions of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A moderate, long-period north-northwest swell is forecast arrive and fill in through Thursday morning, lifting surf heights to advisory levels along north and west shorelines of both islands.
17-year-old Kapa’a girl missing nearly 2 weeks; have you seen her?
Anyone with information that can help locate Talula is encouraged to call Kaua‘i Police Department Dispatch at 808-241-1711 or contact Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i.
Kapa‘a DMV office reopen, offering expanded appointment availability with new booking calendar
Residents can make in-person appointments up to a month in advance from now through end of November with the temporary calendar, which replaces the usual 2-week booking window.
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Hawaii News
Montana man faces up to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to threatening to kill Hawai‘i governor and his family
52-year-old Eric Lee Boltz admitted in a plea agreement that he was motivated by Gov. Josh Green’s official government position and religion; he told law enforcement during an interview that he made the series of threatening and antisemitic voicemails to ‘shake [Gov. Green] up.’
Briefs for Nov. 4: New Hawaiian Airlines premium lounge, climate workshops, more
A quick look at news items from throughout the state.
Hawaiʻi Law Enforcement Standards Board seeks volunteers to fill six vacancies
Applicants for the volunteer board must be law enforcement professionals or members of the public with sound judgment and a commitment to public service.
Coffee with a Cop event set for Kīlauea on Friday
Residents can meet local law enforcement at Kai Bar Coffee Roasters from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6.
Big Island News
State issues brown water advisory at Hilo Bay, along Hāmākua Coast
Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain — even if a brown water advisory is not issued in the area.
Briefs for Nov. 4: New Hawaiian Airlines premium lounge, climate workshops, more
A quick look at news items from throughout the state.
Maui News
Foodland shoppers can donate to the Salvation Army’s holiday meal drive through December
Shoppers at Foodland, Foodland Farms and Sack N Save stores across Hawaiʻi can donate at checkout through December to help the Salvation Army provide holiday meals to local families in need.
Mayor Richard Bissen temporarily out of state Nov. 5-10, 2026
Mayor Richard Bissen will travel out of state Thursday morning, Nov. 5, until Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, 2026.
DOH investigates two cases of Legionnaires disease linked to stays at Kauaʻi property
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is investigating two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in nonresident visitors who stayed at Nihi Kai Villas, a multi-building condominium property on Kauaʻi.
Anthology remembers co-founder David Wilson
Anthology FINN Partners mourns the passing of David Wilson, co-founder of McNeil Wilson Communications. The firm reflected on his leadership saying Wilson's "strategic thinking, wise counsel and irreverent British wit helped shape the firm and earned him enduring friendships throughout Hawai‘i." He was 80.
