The Nāpali Coast

The National Weather Service canceled the high surf advisory for the north and west shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.

Beloved kumu hula Leināʻala Pavao-Jardin of Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leināʻala has passed away at age 51 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Neighbors, friends and families from Hanalei, Wainiha and Hā’ena came together for a night of good food, meaningful connection and community spirit.

INTO LIGHT Project on display from Feb. 1 through April 30, 2026, at Kauaʻi Performing Arts Center offers chance for healing and awareness as well as opportunity for Garden Isle residents to have the stories of their loved ones become part of the exhibit’s national tapestry.

Submit your art by Dec. 12, for opportunities to earn recognition, scholarships, and to be featured in exhibitions at the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum and beyond.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

The offices will be closed Oct. 8, with normal business hours resuming Oct. 9.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative would have received $18.2 million in federal assistance to apply toward the combined $35.8 million total cost of the two projects.

New analysis finds Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector is facing budget cuts and program changes that could disrupt essential services statewide.

University of Hawaiʻi offer a groundbreaking, low-cost solution to boost reef recovery worldwide and significantly increasing coral survival rates in real reef environments.

The first fire is estimated to have been 200-by-15-yards in size; the second blaze was smaller, and was located about 1 mile to the east. No injuries or damaged structures were reported.

“While we closely monitor the federal government shutdown, I will not let it harm our families who rely on this important source of nutrition,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green in an announcement the afternoon of Oct. 3. “I will ensure that funding remains available for this critical program.”

First responders arrived shortly after 4:35 p.m. Oct. 2 near the 1.5-mile landing zone and discovered the 31-year-old hiker, who was suffering from heat stroke.

Union representatives seek to secure a contract that values Hawaiʻi workers with wages that account for the high cost of living and safe staffing numbers for quality patient care.

The Kaua‘i store raised $38,856 during the 2025 summer fundraising campaign, placing it at No. 19 out of more than 4,600 Walmart locations nationwide; all of those funds will stay in Hawai‘i, too, in support of Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.

Main Līhu‘e office and Kapa‘a satellite office will be shuttered Oct. 8 for staff training; regular hours will resume Oct. 9.

Despite a federal government shutdown, travel to the Hawaiian Islands remains largely unaffected, with essential services such as air traffic control and TSA operations continuing.

Affected customers are asked to leave their bins out as pickup for the remaining area is anticipated to be completed tomorrow, Oct. 3.

Kaua‘i Fire Department and partner Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center invite community members to come out Oct. 4 for informational booths, demonstrations, fire trucks, pictures with Sparky, games and much more.

“By standing together, we can show support, strengthen connections and remind one another that no one faces breast cancer alone,” said Kaua‘i County Office of Boards and Commissions in an announcement about this year’s observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.