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UPDATE: Brown water advisory declared for three beaches on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beachgoers to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially at Hanamaulu Beach, Niumalu Beach and Hanalei Bay.
Department of Transportation declare traffic emergency zone after finding a subsurface void under Kaumualiʻi Highway in ʻŌmaʻo
The traffic emergency zone allows the Department of Transportation to work quickly to restore support beneath the roadway.
Briefs from Capitol Hill for July 22: Affordable housing, Iran war, military promotions, Jones Act and more
A quick look at recent news from and moves made by Hawai‘i lawmakers serving in Washington, D.C.
Battalion Chief Pablo honored for 27 years of service with Kauaʻi Fire Department
‘I thank the Lord for such a blessed life and a blessed career, and I’m grateful to everyone who helped me along the way,’ said retiring Jayson Pablo. ‘Most of all, thank you to the island of Kauaʻi for letting me serve these past 27 years. I’ve received so much from this department; the privileges, the opportunities and the friendships that will last a lifetime.’
Annual Tahitian dance, drumming competition Heiva I Kauaʻi to draw participants from around globe
The 24th anniversary competition is slated for Aug. 1-2 at Kapaʻa Beach Park, featuring hundreds of dancers, drummers and cultural practitioners as well as thousands of people expected to attend.
Kalena Park basketball, pickleball courts closed for tree planting
Kalena Park’s basketball and pickleball courts will be temporarily closed on Wednesday while county crews plant new trees along Rice Street’s rock wall to improve the park’s landscape.
Kōloa Shuttle stops to be temporarily modified
Schedule changes for afternoon of July 25 because of road closures associated with annual Kōloa Plantation Days Parade.
‘Voices Behind Barbed Wire’ comes to Kauaʻi for 80th anniversary of Honouliuli Internment Camp closure
The free event is part of this year’s commemoration marking eight decades since the closure in 1946 of Honouliuli, Hawaiʻiʻs largest and longest-operating World War II incarceration site.
Boeing 737-800 aircraft to replace retiring Hawaiian Airlines fleet
New aircraft will strengthen interisland service, enhance guest experience with new modern onboard amenities and better serve an increasing capacity.
Kauaʻi Office of Economic Development seeks applicants for FY 2027 cultural grant program
Applications are now open for Kauaʻi’s Cultural Programs & Events Grant Program, offering up to $165,000 to support initiatives that preserve the island’s cultural heritage.
Brown water advisory issued for Waioli Beach on Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has issued a crucial brown water advisory for Kauaʻi’s Waiʻoli Beach, advising the public to avoid contact with murky waters.
Hawaiʻi Department of Education sends out its policies as the 2026-2027 school year looms two weeks away
Students across Hawaiʻi are set to return to school on August 3, armed with new guidelines, including a statewide cellphone policy that restricts usage during school hours.
Public summit to advance colorectal cancer prevention and control in Hawaiʻi
Learn more about the second leading cancer in Hawaiʻi during the Hawaiʻi Colorectal Cancer Summit 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 24 in-person or virtually.
Innovative ‘geothermometer’ sheds light on Hawaiian volcano history
New groundbreaking research from the University of Hawai‘i challenges previous beliefs as it reveals that the Hawaiian mantle plume has significantly heated over 47 million years.
Department of Water plans repairs, intermittent outages along upper Kuamoʻo Road
Residents of Wailua Homesteads near Kuamoʻo Road can expect water disruptions as essential repairs are conducted on a local water tank.
Outright ownership of Big Island hotel acquired by investment firm for $23 million
Nine Brains, headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., acquired full fee-simple ownership of Pacific 19 Kona hotel in Kailua-Kona — formerly Kona Seaside Hotel — 4 years after it purchased the ground lease for the property.
Hawai‘i soldier killed in Iran war; flags lowered to half-staff
The soldier was killed on July 18 during missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan.
Kukuiʻula invites community to Summer Parade of Homes in benefit of Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool
Come tour custom-built homes, celebrate summer and support early childhood education for Kauaʻi’s keiki.
Counselors explore opportunities for prospective students at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
High school counselors participated in an immersive event that highlights the university’s possibilities to inspire more students to thrive in Hawaiʻi.
Kauaʻi keiki bring home free helmets, bikes after annual Keiki Bike Safety Day on Saturday
Forty lucky youngsters pedaled home with new bikes, and hundreds learned essential riding skills and helmet safety from dedicated Wilcox Medical Center physicians and community partner.
