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Get updates about ongoing work to update Līhu‘e Airport
The meetings will provide an opportunity for community members to share additional feedback on the Līhu‘e Airport Optimization Plan.
Forecasters replace high surf warning with new high surf advisory for eastern shorelines
The east swell being generated from now-Tropical Depression Fausto fell below warning levels overnight and will continue to rapidly decline throughout July 29.
Wilcox Medical Center earns national honor for energy conservation and sustainability
The Kauaʻi hospital’s sustainability efforts include a solar farm, upgrades to energy-efficient LED lighting and recycling 400,000 pounds of materials the past year.
Tropical Depression Fausto Wednesday update: Storm now forecast to become post-tropical remnant low by late this morning
High surf along east-facing shores of the island chain generated by Fausto also is declining quickly as the system passes by the state.
Lava fountaining of Episode 52 ends at Kīlauea volcano summit on Big Island
The most recent episode of molten rock geyser activity within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater confined to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park ended following 7.5 hours of continuous fountaining.
Kauaʻi police join countywide emergency alert system to expand public safety notifications
The Kauaʻi Police Department now will be using the Everbridge Emergency Mass Notification System to alert residents and visitors about threats to public safety by text messages, automated phone calls and email.
Lava fountains up to 100 feet high to start Episode 52 of ongoing Kīlauea volcano summit eruption
The latest episode of molten rock geysers within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano began shortly after 7 p.m. July 28 following precursory activity that started the night before.
UPDATE: Department of Water to conduct an overnight test water shutdown for portions of Kōloa this week
The test shutdown is set for 10 p.m. Thursday, July 30 to 2 a.m. Friday, July 31, and will help officials further evaluate the water system and identify any needed improvements.
Kalalau Trail closed due to high stream levels as Tropical Storm Fausto passes island
While the forecast continues to keep the storm’s center away from Kauaʻi, subtle shifts in the storm’s track remain possible and could affect local weather conditions.
Restaurant leaders to share lessons on Hurricane response, business recovery
Restaurant owners in Hawaiʻi can enhance their hurricane preparedness by joining a free webinar hosted by the National Restaurant Association and Resy.
3 Kaua‘i high school grads among 10 recipients statewide to be awarded Fukunaga Scholarship
Each recipient will receive up to $20,000 over four years to pursue a degree in business administration or a related field.
Tropical Storm Fausto Tuesday update: Kaua‘i could see potential heavy rainfall as weakening storm passes
The National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu and Kauaʻi officials urge the public to prepare regardless of potential impacts and storm track.
Deadline approaching for payment of first installment of real property taxes for Kaua‘i residents
Failure to pay real property taxes in full by the deadline will result in a 10% penalty.
Surfrider Foundation: Butts should be held, not flicked
Cigarette butts are made of plastic, which means they cannot biodegrade and will only break down into smaller and smaller pieces to become increasingly harder to remove; they also leach thousands of toxic chemicals into the water.
Brown water advisories lifted for Hanalei Bay, Waiʻoli Beach on Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has lifted the brown water advisories for Hanalei Bay and Waiʻoli Beach following improved water conditions.
Hawaiʻi food vendor livestreaming when deadly shooting breaks out at ‘Bite of Seattle’
Tragedy struck the Bite of Seattle food festival when gunfire erupted, with vendor Christopher Monterroso of Hawaiian Honey Cones unexpectedly capturing the chaos as festivalgoers fleeing in terror that happened as he was livestreaming for his business.
Voter service centers open now for upcoming primary elections
Officials urge voters to vote early so they can beat the long lines expected during the Aug. 8 state primary elections.
Hiker visiting from Washington State suffers apparent ankle injury on Kaua‘i trail
The 40-year-old was airlifted from the area and transported to a local hospital.
UPDATE: High surf advisory upgraded to warning for eastern shores of the islands
The National Weather Service has issued the warning for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Annual report: Surfrider Kauaʻi in 2025 removed nearly 80.3 tons of trash — or 160,552 pounds — from beaches
That total includes two cleanups last year on the Garden Isle that broke the scales — one in January at Anahola Bay where 3,202 pounds were collected and another in June at Nukoli‘i Marine Camp when 2,402 pounds were removed — as reported in national nonprofit Surfrider Foundation’s seventh annual beach cleanup report.
