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Deadline to pay real property taxes approaching on Kaua‘i
Failure to pay real property taxes in full by the due date will result in a 10% penalty and will bear interest at the rate of 1% for each month.
High surf advisory extended on Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau till Friday, marine warning issued for surrounding waters
North-facing shores of the smaller islands, including Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, are expected to see 10 to 15 feet of surf and 8 to 12 feet on west-facing shores.
Kaua‘i council chair will host town halls in run-up to county budget season
For additional information, contact the Office of the County Clerk, Council Services Division at 808-241-4188.
Replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall on public display in Hawai‘i for the first time ever
Today kicks off a week of events honoring veterans lost during the Vietnam War. The wall, standing in a grassy field along the Hilo Bayfront, will be open to visitation 24 hours a day and a closing ceremony will take place on Saturday. The events are open and free to the public.
U.S. ambassadors to Japan, Korea talk story with more than 100 UH students
The diplomats shared insights from their careers, delving into the partnership between the U.S., Japan and the Republic of Korea.
UH community college students benefit from financial lifeline that is Hawaiʻi Promise
Almost $3.8 million was awarded to 1,774 eligible students in fiscal year 2023. The average award per student was $2,142, covering costs such as tuition, books and fees.
Dept. of Water to begin monthly water service inspections through May
Customers are being provided notification by phone and via door notice if a water service line inspection is scheduled for their property.
Surfrider Kaua‘i releases January water quality test results
The Surfrider Foundation has revealed that most of Kaua‘i’s streams are polluted with human wastes from cesspools.
55-foot vessel’s hull intact after running aground at Maui harbor
Three crew members were aboard at the time of the incident at Māʻalaea Harbor. The U.S. Coast Guard continues to monitor the situation.
State of State: Gov. Green continues commitment to Maui wildfire recovery and affordable living for Hawai‘i residents
Despite the tragedy on Maui, Green said the state came together to support each other. As a result, he reports that the state of Hawai‘i is strong.
Macy’s Department Store burglarized; over $20,000 in jewelry stolen
On Jan. 22, officers were dispatched for a glass break alarm at Macy’s Department Store in Kukui Grove Shopping Center.
Scientific first: Researchers find traces of disease in dolphin poop
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Health and Stranding Lab have successfully detected Fraser’s morbillivirus, which can cause respiratory and neurological disease, in the feces of a dolphin.
KPD rolls out new online verification form for firearm instructors
The application was created as an interim measure to implement the recent changes in the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes regarding firearm instructor verification.
Kaua‘i supports disaster-proof domes at debut public meeting; organizers want concept to go statewide and beyond
The proposed Kaua‘i Resilience Center addresses what organizers say is a dire lack of emergency infrastructure.
Keola DeCosta arrested following traffic crash; man killed, woman hospitalized
According to a preliminary investigation, DeCosta rear ended a 2014 Hyundai Accent on Po‘ipū Road fronting Kiahuna Shopping Center.
Suspect arrested following threats made against Kaua‘i County Council member Billy DeCosta
67-year-old Glenn Gruenhagen of Līhu‘e was arrested for first-degree terroristic threatening and harassment.
Update: High surf advisory now in effect through Wednesday morning
3:49 a.m. Jan. 22 update: A high surf advisory is now in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday. Surf of 12 to 16 feet along north and west facing shores of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i is expected. Surf will slowly ease today, then trend back up tonight through Tuesday night. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will […]
Kaua‘i Climate Action Coalition invites you to replant native forest on South Shore
Volunteers should gather at Anne Knudsen Park in Kōloa, where car-pooling will take place.
Have an extra pair of glasses or hear aid lying around? Donate to the Lions Clubs on Kaua‘i
The members will be spread out across the island at the following locations: Kong Lung Center Kīlauea, Big Save Kapa‘a, Walmart, Longs Kukui Grove, Big Save ‘Ele‘ele.
Kaua‘i politician threatened, prompting heightened security, multiple investigations
Council member Billy DeCosta discovered an anonymous threat inside the Historic County Building on Jan. 16.
