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Debris closes portion of Ke Ala Hele Makālae in Kapa‘a
The Department of Parks and Recreation has temporarily closed a segment of Ke Ala Hele Makālae, stretching from Keālia Beach to Palikū Beach.
Surging oil prices bring dark cloud over Hawai‘i’s economy, according to UHERO report
These emerging challenges come as the state continues to recover from significant damage caused by the March Kona Low storms and from an ongoing sluggish labor market.
No swimming, ocean activities advised at Hanalei Bay due to brown water
Kauaʻi County ocean safety officials have posted warning signs and are monitoring the area.
Flags in Hawai‘i ordered to half-staff in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day
Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday.
Kaua’i medical professionals urged to beware of phone scam seeking personal information
State officials are alerting medical professionals across the Garden Island to a sophisticated phone scam where impostors claim to be state representatives investigating their licenses.
Gov. Josh Green approves new financing program for aging condos in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi officials have unveiled a groundbreaking, state-backed loan program to help condominium associations.
Flood watch in affect for Kauaʻi until 6 p.m. Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a warning for Kauaʻi due to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms forecast for Friday into Saturday.
Oklahoma visitor dies following ocean rescue at Moloa’a Beach
A 30-year-old Oklahoma man died May 13 after being pulled from the waters off Moloaʻa Beach, despite attempts to revive him.
New Kaua’i renewable energy project approved by Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission
If successfully developed, AES’ Mānā Solar + Storage project, coupled with AES’ previously approved Kaawanui Solar project, would bring Kaua‘i to nearly 90% renewable generation by 2030.
Large vehicles restricted from Poʻipū roundabout due to ongoing construction
Vehicles exceeding 30 feet in length are advised to avoid making a left turn at the roundabout in Poʻipu.
UPDATE: Kapaʻa pool has reopened after repairs
Due to mechanical issues, the Kapaʻa swimming pool will be temporarily closed starting May 13.
Kauaʻi sees mixed progress in sheltering people experiencing homelessness
On the Garden Isle, 76 individuals were sheltered in 2026 compared to 59 in 2024. Unsheltered families went from 22 in 2024 to 19 in 2026.
Kauaʻi High graduate earns 3 degrees with community college library at heart of her journey
The senior first stepped foot on the Kaua‘i Community College campus when she was 16 years old for her first college course.
New Kauaʻi ordinance makes more land owners eligible for agriculture tax dedication
More active farmers and ranchers should be able to qualify for the agriculture land dedication, which has a filing deadline of July 1 for the upcoming tax year.
Man charged with harassing endangered monk seal on Maui
Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, faces charges under the Endangered Species Act after allegedly attempting to harm a Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a rock at it.
Free breakfast and lunch available this summer at 3 Kauaʻi public schools
Starting June 9, free summer meals will be available to chidren 18 and under at Kapaʻa, Kaumualiʻi and Kekaha elementary schools.
Kaua‘i teen takes second in Intermediate Division of World Fireknife Championship
The competition on O‘ahu continues today and Thursday, May 14, with the Women’s and Men’s Division.
Water service shutdown scheduled in Kekaha for fire hydrant upgrades
The improvements will enhance water system reliability and fire protection in the area, according to a news release from Kaua‘i County.
Kaua‘i woman sentenced after pleading guilty to defrauding coronavirus assistance program
The Kapa‘a woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after fraudulently obtaining more than $100,000 through the program.
Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami officially files to run for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi
No other candidate has officially filed to run for the No. 2 elected post in the state, but five other candidates have pulled papers, including former Deputy Attorney General John Choi.
