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Kaua‘i News Chevron Forward

UPDATE: Flood advisory canceled

Radar shows heavy rain has diminished; flooding no longer expected to pose a threat.

Kaua‘i County ocean safety officials advise against swimming due to multiple brown water advisories on the island

Ocean Safety Bureau officials remind the public to swim only at lifeguarded beaches and to stay out of the water anywhere it appears brown or murky.

Brown water advisory issued for eastside beach on Kaua‘i

The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.

Application period for Residential Cesspool Conversion Grant Program 2 extended

Applications are now due by 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23; the original deadline was Oct. 6.

Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi to host Fall harvest wine dinner featuring Lydgate Farms

Award-winning Chef Jhonny Montemayor is whipping up a harvest wine dinner in collaboration with the resort, Lydgate Farms and the Wagner Family of Wine.

Tropical Storm Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain through Thursday to Kauaʻi, Ni‘ihau

Tropical Storm Nolo was about 345 miles west of Līhuʻe as of the 2 a.m. Wednesday advisory from the National Hurricane Center.
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Hawaii News Chevron Forward

Tropical Storm Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain through Thursday to Kauaʻi, Ni‘ihau

Tropical Storm Nolo was about 345 miles west of Līhuʻe as of the 2 a.m. Wednesday advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery

Kaua‘i County hits Day 23 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring heavy rainfall today.

18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, most assigned to Honolulu airport, state courthouses

It was the largest graduating recruit class of deputies of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement since it became a separate state agency nearly 2 years ago.

Governor selects 2 Big Island residents to join state panels

Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.

New website offers real-time updates on supply availability for Hawaiʻi residents

Help Me Find is a new, free website that can be used to find and report on the stock of supplies at stores across Hawaiʻi before, during and after natural disasters and other emergencies.

In-person services resume today at Līhuʻe Civic Center

The County of Kauaʻi is resuming several of its services in person today (Monday, Sept. 28) following the Kāpule Building fire.

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POLICE: Motorists advised to avoid portion of Highway 11

The highway will be closed for at least the next 2 hours between Ōnouli Road and Nāpōʻopoʻo Road.

Solid waste facility closures announced because of Ironman World Championship

Residents and businesses should plan ahead for disposal needs as road closures Oct. 10 will make both facilities inaccessible.

Hawaiʻi County awards $450K in Impact Grants

The program is an annual competitive opportunity for nonprofit organizations; eligible proposals include research, programs or projects that have a positive impact on Hawai'i Island communities.

18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, including 5 assigned to Big Island sheriff divisions in Hilo, Kona

It was the largest graduating recruit class of deputies of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement since it became a separate state agency nearly 2 years ago.

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Maui Council refers 32 shoreline condo complexes’ hotel-rezoning to Maui Planning Commission

The Maui County Council voted 5-4 on Tuesday to ask the Maui Planning Commission to consider rezoning 32 vacation rental condominium complexes in Māʻalaea, Kīhei and West Maui from apartment to hotel use. The vote came a week after the commission recommended against most of an earlier batch of properties. The action on Resolution 26-129, […]

Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation leads resolutions honoring Hawaiian History

The Hawaiʻi congressional delegation introduced resolutions in both chambers, designating September 2026 as Hawaiian History Month, and reaffirming the Federal trust responsibility to the Native Hawaiian Community.

August 2026 Hawaiʻi visitor spending and arrivals declined as series of storms impact islands

From Aug. 14 to 16, 2026, Hurricane Lala passed south of the Hawaiian Island and caused extensive flooding, landslides, property and infrastructure damage and power outages across the state. Visitors who arrived by air service to Hawai‘i during this period were affected by delays and cancellations of interisland and transpacific flights. A week later (Aug. 22 – 24, 2026) Tropical Storm Moke brought heavy rain and wind to parts of Hawai‘i island and East Maui.

UH study reveals how tilapia adapt to extreme saltwater environments

Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience have discovered how Mozambique tilapia regulate prolactin genes to survive extreme salinity, a finding that could help enable brackish water aquaculture and preserve precious freshwater resources.