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UPDATED: Water service shutdown rescheduled for portions of Wailuā Homesteads
The shutdown originally planned for Aug. 11 is now slated for Aug. 12 and necessary to repair a water mainline affecting portions of the community.
Portions previously closed on Kūhiō Highway reopen following emergency water service repair
The county reported about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday that a one‑lane closure of the southbound lane was in effect for the portion of Kūhiō Highway between Uhelekawawa Canal Bridge and Hoi Road, in the vicinity of Safeway and Ross Dress for Less, because of necessary emergency repairs following a break in a water line in that area.
Public invited to review proposals for County of Kauaʻi grant program
The Innovation Grants Program are awarded to projects that identify a local challenge or need and present a proven innovative solution.
Road striping ongoing this week in Kapa‘a
The work is scheduled, weather permitting, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Elegible kūpuna can apply to rental subsidy program while on Hawaiian Homes wait list
The initiative is funded with $10 million from the federal Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act, secured by Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation.
Public is encouraged to prepare for potential severe weather
Kauaʻi County shares how to best prepare for potential inclement weather, which includes heavy rain, strong winds and hazardous conditions.
Visiting hiker rescued after fall on Kaua‘i trail
Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson reminds hikers to take proper precautions before heading out on the island’s trails, particularly when conditions are wet.
Georgia man arrested after posts threatened husband of former director of National Intelligence
According to court records, Nolan Ezra Goldklang posted threatening statements directed at Tulsi Gabbard’s husband on the social media platform, “X.”
Update: Coastal flooding statement extends through Wednesday afternoon for parts of Kaua‘i County
Minor coastal flooding is possible for Ni‘ihau and southwestern Kaua‘i shorelines, affecting vulnerable low-lying coastal roadways through Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Kauaʻi’s Kawaihau team rallies past Arizona, moves closer to trip to Little League World Series
The Kawaihau Community Little League Majors All-Stars will face a team from Southern California at 3:30 p.m. in the winner’s bracket of the West Region Tournament.
ALTRES Back-to-School Drive supports teachers and students on Kauaʻi’s North Shore
In a heartwarming show of support for education, ALTRES employees have donated over $20,000 and fulfilled classroom supply wish lists for two schools on Kaua‘i and Moloka‘i.
Kauaʻi Community College student Joshua Galiza earns Servco automotive scholarship
Kauaʻi Community College student Joshua Galiza wins the prestigious 2026 STEP scholarship, securing financial aid and hands-on training towards his dream of becoming an automotive technician.
Junior golfers compete in a tournament, resulting in 2 Kauaʻi winners
The Poʻipū Bay Junior Classic winners include Kalā Abraham, Kai Taylor, Shane Murphy, Mie Funakoshi, Makayla Yonemura, and Makena Yonemura.
University of Hawaiʻi to replace the fundraising and membership program for student athletes
The University of Hawaiʻi is launching Bows Athletics Club to ehance support for nearly 500 student-athletes.
Green appoints Danielle Bass to represent Senate District 18
Danielle Bass was appointed following the retirement of state Sen. Michelle Kidani and will represent the district until a successor elected in the Nov. 3 general election takes office.
Bishop Museum to celebrate 50 years of Aloha ʻĀina with Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana
Museum plans series of presentations in honor of the group’s half-century and a recommitment to Aloha ʻĀina movement.
Chance of tropical cyclone formation within next week looks good for two tropical waves in Central and East Pacific
The results are in and it’s again time to prepare to batten down the hatches and get storm ready as the National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center — along with citizen forecaster and administrator of the Big Island’s Puna Weather public Facebook group Harry Durgin — concur that something wicked this way could be coming.
Kawakami wins 2026 Democratic primary for Hawai‘i lieutenant governor
Otherwise, it was a night during which incumbents cleaned up in other state and federal Democratic primaries.
Rapozo and Carvalho likely to advance to the general election in the race to replace Kawakami as mayor
Current County Council chair Mel Rapozo was the top vote getter in the six candidate field for mayor, garnering 1,441 more votes than second place finisher Bernard Carvalho Jr.
Preliminary results reveal front runners of the Kauaʻi County Council race
Preliminary results from the Kauaʻi County Council race as of 8 a.m.
