Community
Delayed trash service expected for several Kaua‘i communities
Delays are due to staffing and equipment issues.
Mechanical problems force closure of Kapa’a Swimming Pool
The Kapaʻa Swimming Pool will temporarily close starting Sept. 17 due to unforeseen mechanical issues, prompting swimmers to utilize the Waimea Swimming Pool.
Kaua‘i Liquor Control Commission to hear testimony on new rule changes
The public can submit testimony on the proposed amendments before or during the Sept. 24 meeting.
Constitution and Citizenship Day chance to reflect on shared commitment to democratic values
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green proclaims Sept. 17 as Constitution and Citizenship Day in Hawaiʻi, commemorating signing of U.S. Constitution in 1787 and highlighting enduring importance of constitutional governance throughout Hawaiʻi’s history.
Community gathers for blessing of new mural at Līhuʻe Public Library
The vibrant new mural at Līhuʻe Public Library, crafted by local artist Holly Kaʻiakapu, celebrates Kauaʻi’s cherished traditions and the memory of Eric Larsen, a beloved Garden Isle librarian and community figure.
Kauaʻi residents provide ideas for improving tourism while balancing locals quality of life
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority invited Garden Isle residents to shape Kauaʻi’s tourism future through a two-day community input session focused on balancing tourism benefits with resident needs.
Celebrate chocolate, coffee from farm to table with festival next month
Mark your calendars for the delightful celebration of chocolate and coffee from Kauaʻi and across the state, the 10th Kauaʻi Chocolate & Coffee Festival will be on October 19 in Līhuʻe.
Planning Department holding final public workshop for East Kauaʻi long-range initiative
Parks, Recreation and Economic Development is the focus of the final public workshop about the East Kauaʻi Community and Circulation Plan.
Power outage ongoing following vehicle collision with utility pole
Power restoration efforts are underway on the west side following an auto accident that toppled a utility pole, leaving residents without electricity.
Community invited to shape Hawaiʻi’s climate action plan through talk-story sessions
Talk-story sessions on Kauaʻi about the draft climate action plan will be held at the libraries in Līhuʻe and Kapaʻa on Sept. 23.
County of Kauaʻi updates residents on status of refuse stations
Visit the County of Kaua‘i website for comprehensive service details and stay informed by contacting the Solid Waste Division.
UPDATE: One lane closures ongoing for Papalina Road near highway in Kalāheo
One-lane alternating traffic will be ongoing for a portion of Papalina Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife seeks feedback on long-term conservation plan for Kauaʻi
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is calling on Kauaʻi residents to voice their opinions on a comprehensive 50-year conservation strategy designed by Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative to protect endangered species
Researchers rediscover 2 native Hawaiian land snails on Kaua‘i last seen nearly a century ago
Researchers from Bishop Museum, along with partners from the Kauaʻi Forest Bird Recovery Project, found live specimens of Godwinia caperata (described in 1852) and Hiona exaequata (described in 1846) on Kauaʻi during recent biodiversity surveys.
Texas visitor rescued off popular Kaua‘i trail after suffering from reported exhaustion
Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson said feeling tired or fatigued is a normal part of hiking difficult trails and does not, on its own, require a helicopter evacuation.
OHA Board of Trustees issues statement in solidarity with Kamehameha Schools’ amid challenge to admissions policy
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees issued a statement on Thursday, standing in solidarity with Kamehameha Schools amid a challenge from Virginia-based group “Students for Fair Admissions.”
Kaua’i volunteers mobilize for 40th Annual International Coastal Cleanup
The Ocean Conservancy leads this global initiative to clean the oceans, with the Surfrider Foundation Kauaʻi Chapter focusing on Nukuʻoliʻi Beach.
Volcano Watch: Dick Fiske, one of HVO’s very best
Dick Fiske, who died on June 18 as he neared his 93rd birthday, was one of the most original thinkers ever at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Healthy coconut trees cut down on Kalalau Trail; state staff reprimanded for not protecting natural resources
“Our mission is to protect and share Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources, and this was a failure in that regard,” said Alan B. Carpenter, state parks assistant administrator at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Hawaiian Moment: ʻUlu serves as Hawaiian staple food for nearly 2,000 years
A single tree can produce 200 or more fruit per season, making it one of the most prolific food trees in the world, thus a logical candidate to help relieve hunger in many areas around the world.
