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Surfrider Kauaʻi teams up with Alakaʻi O Kauaʻi to remove trash from Nukoliʻi Park
Nonprofit also invites and encourages community members to sign up and get involved during several upcoming events throughout November.
High surf and strong currents prompt ocean safety warning on Kauaʻi’s North Shore
Kauaʻi Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising the public to avoid swimming and all other ocean activities at Keʻe and Hāʻena beaches today due to high surf and strong currents.
Volcano Watch: Such great heights; measuring Kīlauea’s lava fountains
“How tall is the fountain?” Volcano watchers keep coming back to that single question once lava fountains start at the summit of the Big Island volcano, and there have been plenty of opportunities to ask during the past 2 years.
‘Wheels for Gia’ fundraiser seeks to support Kauaʻi teenager paralyzed from swimming accident
For 13-year-old Gia-Lynn Pacheco, getting back to church, visiting family, and returning to the beach are more than everyday activities—they are milestones of hope as she continues her long recovery.
Registration for Kaua‘i County’s Winter Fun program for children begins online Nov. 13
Day-long program will be held over winter break at the Kekaha, Kalāheo, Kapaʻa and Līhu‘e neighborhood centers.
Pilot program for Hawaiʻi farmers launched by U.S. Department of Agriculture
“Farmer First, Field Focused” pilot strengthens conservation planning, and streamlines financial assistance for agricultural producers.
US Navy, NASA withdraw final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory
Both agencies plan to amend the environmental impact statement for the leased sites before resubmitting in 2027.
UPDATE: Surf advisory to remain in effect through Friday for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
Surf heights of 16 to 22 feet are now forecast along north-facing shores and 10 to 16 feet along west-facing shores of both islands as what now is a large long-period north-northwest swell is expected to peak well-above advisory levels.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Lawa‘i Beach Park
However, state health officials continue to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or periods of heavy rainfall.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled for Poʻipū Beach Pavilion
However, state health officials continue to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or periods of heavy rainfall.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory canceled at Prince Kūhiō Park
However, state health officials continue to advise the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or periods of heavy rainfall.
Kauaʻi’s Ronald D. Kouchi to continue serving as Hawaiʻi Senate president
The Hawaiʻi State Senate finalized the structure of committees and determined leadership assignments for upcoming session.
Hawai’i AG Lopez urges passage of federal Kids Online Safety Act
Following $17 billion Meta settlement, the National Association of Attorneys General encourages Congressional leaders to pass the bill that would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms.
Officials advise no ocean activities due to dangerous conditions at 3 beaches
Swimming and other water activities may be dangerous at Keʻe, Hāʻena, and Wanini beaches due to high surf and strong currents.
Culinary Institute of America honors influential, industry-changing Chef Roy Yamaguchi
The newly named gathering space outside the institute’s student commons at its New York campus, recognizes the many contributions the Japanese-American celebrity chef and restaurateur from Hawaiʻi has made to the culinary industry and an enduring connection to his alma mater.
9 cowboys will be inducted into the 2026 Paniolo Hall of Fame
Inductees include a legendary cattleman who was celebrated in the 1990 song, “Hanohano Wale no na Cowboy.”
Celebrate trees on Kauaʻi throughout November during Arbor Day Hawaiʻi 2026
The activities demonstrate the vital role trees play by providing shade, improving air quality, supporting wildlife habitat and reducing stormwater runoff and erosion.
State investigates 2 cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to stays at Nihi Kai Villas on Kauaʻi
Anyone who stayed at Nihi Kai Villas within the past 2 weeks and develops symptoms consistent with the illness caused by Legionella bacteria is advised to seek medical attention and contact the state Health Department Disease Outbreak Control Division.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Nov. 5 about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources, plus more, from throughout the county.
Montana man faces up to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to threatening to kill Hawai‘i governor and his family
52-year-old Eric Lee Boltz admitted in a plea agreement that he was motivated by Gov. Josh Green’s official government position and religion; he told law enforcement during an interview that he made the series of threatening and antisemitic voicemails to ‘shake [Gov. Green] up.’
