• Weather Forecast
  • Community Calendar
  • Surf Report
  • Visitors’ Guide

    • Wilcox Medical Center to temporarily change same-day surgery entrance, check-in

    Starting March 30, the Same-Day Surgery entrance at Wilcox Medical Center will be temporarily closed, rerouting check-in to Conference Room A off the main lobby, until April 26.

    Kaua‘i News 5 projects announced as recipients of Kaua‘i County’s 2026 Homeless Program…

    Community ‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through…

    2 more candidates join Kauaʻi mayoral race to replace term-limited Derek Kawakami

    In the 2026 Kauaʻi mayoral race, political newcomers Laura Lindsey and Mesego-William Denis are shaking up the field that already has three County Council members. March 25, 2026 · 05:00am

    Office of Hawaiian Affairs approves nearly $4 million in disaster aid for Native Hawaiian households

    More information on applying for direct disaster grants and home repair grants available for Native Hawaiian households impacted by the recent Kona low storms will become available.

    Community Community invited to presentations about healthy aging programs

    Hawai‘i News Communities hard hit by kona low continue receiving support from Hawai‘i National…

    Subscribe to our Newsletter

    Stay in-the-know with daily or weekly
    headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
    Cancel
    ×

    Kaua‘i News Chevron Forward

    Office of Hawaiian Affairs approves nearly $4 million in disaster aid for Native Hawaiian households

    More information on applying for direct disaster grants and home repair grants available for Native Hawaiian households impacted by the recent Kona low storms will become available.

    5 projects announced as recipients of Kaua‘i County’s 2026 Homeless Program Grants

    The Family Life Center on Kaua‘i received funding for three projects to help the chronically homeless.

    ‘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.

    Community invited to presentations about healthy aging programs

    Kaua‘i County Agency on Elderly Affairs healthy aging programs are designed to support kūpuna with staying active, connected and well; presentation attendees will learn about several evidence-based and community-centered programs.

    Communities hard hit by kona low continue receiving support from Hawai‘i National Guard

    The Guard continues working with each of the state’s counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.

    Conditions continue to improve; tourism officials report most visitor services operating

    Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.
    UPCOMING FEATURED EVENTS:
    Add Post an Event More Events Chevron Forward
    ADVERTISEMENT

    Napali Coast Chevron Forward

    Kalalau Trail open again today after state crew discovers less damage than anticipated
    The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
    Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
    Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films

    Hawaii News Chevron Forward

    Office of Hawaiian Affairs approves nearly $4 million in disaster aid for Native Hawaiian households

    More information on applying for direct disaster grants and home repair grants available for Native Hawaiian households impacted by the recent Kona low storms will become available.

    ‘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.

    Communities hard hit by kona low continue receiving support from Hawai‘i National Guard

    The Guard continues working with each of the state’s counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.

    Conditions continue to improve; tourism officials report most visitor services operating

    Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.

    Hawaiʻi’ congressional delegation support Green’s request for disaster declaration

    The disaster declaration would unlock crucial federal aid that is vital l for the state’s battered infrastructure and communities.

    Backlog of civil rights cases in public schools ignites concern from U.S. senators

    U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono criticizes Dpeartment of Education and its efforts to realign the Office for Civil Rights’ ability to protect students.

    Big Island News Chevron Forward

    Hawaii County Surf Forecast for March 26, 2026

    The forerunners of a small northwest swell have reached the northwest buoys and will arrive along the north shores tonight. The medium period swell is expected...

    Kurtistown man indicted on charges in connection with the 2024 death of his wife

    Jong Man Kim, 79, was arrested on Tuesday under an indictment warrant for the second-degree murder of his wife in June 2024. He remains in custody with a trial set in August.

    OHA supports Native Hawaiians with nearly $4 million in disaster aid after Kona low storms

    Native Hawaiian households affected by Kona low storms can apply for direct disaster grants and home repair grants.

    Emergency road work ongoing in Nāʻālehu following Kona low storms

    Māmalahoa Highway, or Route 11, is reduced to a single lane between Kaʻaluʻalu Road and Konohiki Street for resurfacing for the next five days.

    Maui News Chevron Forward

    UH Maui College supports 2026 Maui Strong Fellowship Program, helping Lahaina recover

    The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College announced the launch of the 2026 Maui Strong Fellowship Program, an initiative designed to support UHMC students and Maui residents working on projects that contribute to Maui’s long-term recovery and resilience following the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.

    Hirono, Blunt Rochester, McIver Lead colleagues in introducing Working Women’s Bill of Rights

    US Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) was among lawmakers who introduced the Working Women’s Bill of Rights today. The resolution recognizes the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.

    Organizations invited to apply to administer County’s Lānaʻi-Grown Food Stimulus Program

    The awardee will be responsible for administering the $70,000 Maui County-funded program to supply food vouchers for Lānaʻi residents. Food vouchers must be issued at the County Lānaʻi Farmer’s Market and used on the date they are issued for the purchase of locally grown or sourced fresh produce and fruit, edible algae, poi, meat, fish, eggs and honey.

    DOH, partners, bring mobile clinics to storm-damaged North Shore

    A partnership including the Hawaiʻi Department of Health and nonprofit providers will bring coordinated mobile medical care and social services to the North Shore of Oʻahu, where residents are recovering from damage caused by massive flooding from kona low storms over the past two weekends.