Mel Rapozo claims 52.2% of vote, poised to lead Kauaʻi as next mayor

Rapozo had a significant lead against his friend and fellow Kauaʻi County Council member Bernard Carvalho, who had received 7,325 votes (37.9%) in the state elections office second printout of unofficial general election results shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday.

As of the second result print-out, Fern Anuenue Holland, Arryl Kaneshiro, Todd Ozaki, Michelle Kaleiohi Correa, Addison Bulosan, Dane Smith and Paul Noboru Applegate have received the most votes.

Each amendment has to win a majority of the ballots cast to pass.

These denials come after the federal agency granted individual aid following the South Kona earthquake in May and the Kona low storms in March.

Kaua‘i Now provides the latest 2026 Hawai‘i November general election results as they are released for Kaua‘i County, including updated vote totals, candidate standings and key race results around the island.

Air 1 helicopter crews rescued the swimmer where he was transported to Wilcox Medical Center for further treatment.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation scheduled the closure to clear debris washed downstream.

According to reports, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs struggled to achieve its mission due to the dysfunction caused by disagreements between Board Chair Kai Kahele and former CEO Stacy Ferreira.

Teams for the CASPER survey will go door to door to randomly selected homes from Nov. 16-20 on Kaua’i, to assess the impacts of Hurricane Lowell.

Po‘ipū Beach Park and the parking lot will be closed Nov. 5 to 6 for maintenance and will reopen on Nov. 7.

Grants of up to $1,500 for farmers and ranchers will help restore vital agricultural infrastructure statewide, with applications opening on Monday, Nov. 2.

A new study shows the ocean animals have special proteins and natural pigments that give them superior vision that people.