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Free COVID-19 tests available at Kauaʻi County neighborhood centers Oct. 19-21
The County of Kaua’i will distribute free COVID-19 home test kits at County neighborhood centers from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21.
Worst-case scenario: Research finds 50% of world’s coral reefs face death by 2035
By 2055, it is projected almost all of the world’s coral reefs, or 99%, will face unsuitable environmental conditions.
Kauaʻi Sea Farm cultivating loli for export and fishpond restoration with NOAA funding
The Kaua‘i Sea Farm in Kalāheo has partnered with the O‘ahu nonprofit Pacific American Foundation to cultivate loli as a high-value export product and restore fish ponds through a project funded by NOAA.
Firefighters respond to structure fire in Waipouli
No injuries were reported following a fire Friday at a Waipouli condominium complex.
Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank holiday food drive kicks off in November
A Kaua‘i food bank wants to make the holidays brighter — and fill tables — for people in need.
Explanation available online for proposed charter amendments on 2022 general election ballot
The 2022 general election is just a few weeks away and Kaua‘i voters will have the chance to weigh in on several proposed changes to the county charter.
National Weather Service extends high surf advisory for north-facing shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf advisory through this evening for portions of the Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
County committee donated period product packs for homeless girls and women on Kaua’i
The Kaua‘i County Committee on the Status of Women provided 46 period product packs each to Hale Opio Kaua‘i, Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity and Family Life Center Kaua‘i, which all help homeless girls and women.
Daytime closures on Kūhiō Highway for road construction begin Oct. 24
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation on Monday will begin daytime closures on Kūhiō Highway between Kuamoʻo Road and the Temporary Kapaʻa Bypass Road for the Kūhiō Highway short-term improvements project.
High surf advisory issued for portions of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
A high surf advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday.
Breaking: No tsunami threat from 5.0 earthquake that rocked Big Island
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake that rocked the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa on the Big Island at 9:07 a.m. Friday, but no tsunami is expected, according to the National Weather Service’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu.
USPS debuts new delivery options for Līhue Carrier Annex on Kauaʻi
The US Postal Service launched its new USPS Connect delivery services at 15 Post Offices across Hawaiʻi today, including the Līhue Carrier Annex Post Office.
Kauai Surf Forecast for October 14, 2022
A new north swell has begun to rise on the offshore buoy (51101) northwest of the state. Nearshore buoys north of Kauai has started to notch up in the early…
More lane closures scheduled in Kapa‘a
Construction of a new roundabout in Kapa‘a will again require portions of three roadways to be closed.
Water Department upgrading meter tech islandwide
The Department of Water is transitioning to advanced water meter technology for its more than 24,000 customer accounts as part of a meter replacement program.
Get crafty: Blankets, quilts, plants, food and more up for grabs at Senior Center Craft Fair
There will be crafted items and homemade food for just about everyone — and maybe even a few Christmas gift ideas — during an upcoming event in Līhu‘e.
IRS reminding more than 9M people they could be eligible for key tax credits
The Internal Revenue Service is sending special reminder letters to more than 9 million people who still could be eligible for a variety of key tax benefits.
Kauai Surf Forecast for October 13, 2022
The current north swell will continue to slowly lower through today. A new north swell will build in late tonight, peak near advisory levels Friday before…
Search suspended for missing swimmer
The 19-year-old American Samoa resident who went missing this past weekend while swimming at a Kaua‘i beach has become the island’s 11th drowning victim of 2022.
New infestation of Little Fire Ant found in Wailua River State Park on Kauaʻi
A new population of the invasive Little Fire Ant covering 13 to 35 acres was found in Wailua River State Park. The new infestation was confirmed by a sample submitted by a concerned citizen, showing how essential residents are to the process. The extent of the infestation was determined by a survey done by the […]
