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Līhuʻe Airport parking lot is full; one-in/one-out policy implemented

The parking lot at Lihue Airport on Kauaʻi is full. The airport has implemented a one-in/one-out policy.

Registration deadline for Landlord Summit on Kauaʻi is March 17

The Landlord Summit, hosted by the Kaua‘i County Housing Agency in partnership with the Leadership Kaua‘i Class of 2023, is being held at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall on March 24, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Kauaʻi County Council returns to all in-person meetings; testimony not accepted via ICT

Effective March 22, the Kaua‘i County Council will return to all in-person meetings and will no longer be accepting testimony via interactive conference technology, also known as ICT.

Astrophysicists on Big Island discover early universe galaxy protocluster with surprisingly hot gas

This discovery marks the first time astrophysicists have identified a patch of ancient gas  showing characteristics of the modern-day intergalactic medium.

2010 Kaua’i homicide of Amber Jackson featured on ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ podcast

It’s been nearly 13 years since a wild pig hunterʻs dogs discovered the badly decomposed remains of Amber Jackson hidden in a ravine in a remote wooded area in Keālia. Her friends, family and police are still seeking justice for her.

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near Kermadec Islands; no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 occurred at approximately 2:56 p.m. in the vicinity of the Kermadec Islands. But there is no tsunami threat to the Hawaiian Islands.

WATCH: Green marks 100-day milestone in as Hawai‘i governor

Since taking office Dec. 5, 2022, not only has Gov. Josh Green diagnosed problems, he’s already prescribed and suggested solutions to treat many of Hawai‘i’s issues, including homelessness, affordability and climate change, as well as addressing government transparency and housing, among others. 

Registrations open for flag football season K-12 on Kauaʻi

The K-PAL divisions include: Cubs (Kindergarten and 1st grade), Troopers (2nd 3rd grades), Bobcats (4th and 5th grades), Wildcats (6th through 8th grades) and Enforcers (9th through 12th grades).

Kīlauea’s Anaina Hou Community Park to host legendary musician John Cruz

Hawai‘i legend John Cruz will present a wonderful night of music and community connection April 29 at Porter Pavilion at the park in Kīlauea, with special guest Bronson Aiwohi.

Lane closures scheduled March 18-24 for Kawaihau and Pelehu roads in Kapa‘a

The closures and detours are necessary so crews can proceed with clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation, sidewalk construction and roadway construction as part of an ongoing roundabout construction project.

Rain doesn’t dampen Mayor Kawakami’s positive outlook in State of the County address

“While we know we cannot solve all our island’s issues, our operating budget aims to meet the community’s expectations with a focus on infrastructure, infrastructure and infrastructure,” Kaua’i Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami said in his State of the County address.

Kauaʻi Fire Department rescues hiker by air from Kalalau Trail; third in 4 days

The Kauaʻi Fire Department’s Chopper 1 helicopter was en route around 3:15 p.m. on Monday to rescue a female hiker who suffered a leg injury during a fall on Kalalau Trail just above Hanakapi’ai beach.

Portions of Kaumualiʻi Highway closed throughout March for intersection improvements

Hawaiian Telcom crews work to relocate utility poles for improvements of the Kuli and Lauoho Roads intersections.

Road closure scheduled in Lāwa‘i

The closure is necessary for an engineering study for future improvements of Wawae Road.

University of Hawaiʻi uses acting students to simulate patients for nursing school

The University of Hawaiʻi’s innovative academic program HealthCAST is celebrating 10 years of strategically bringing acting and nursing students together so both can improve their skills outside the classroom.

What profession did Kauaʻi Now readers choose as the toughest?

Last week’s Kaua‘i Now poll asked, “What is the toughest job?” Find out which profession came out on top.

Ilima Shim of Hawaiʻi describes behind the scenes on CBS show ‘Tough as Nails’

Ilima Shim, a mother of two who lives in Kapolei, O‘ahu, and grew up in Hōnaunau on the Big Island’s west side, finished in the top six of season four of the CBS reality TV competition show “Tough As Nails.”

Visitor from Kansas dies after tripping in front of truck in Kaua‘i parking lot

At about 6 p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to a report of a man who fell and collided with a vehicle in the Hokulei Village parking lot in Līhu‘e. According to a preliminary report, the visitor was crossing the parking lot when he tripped and fell into a grey Toyota Tacoma operated by a 27-year-old man from Hanapēpē.

Pele stirred, but resumption of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano no longer likely

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that a shallow earthquake swarm has been detected beneath the summit of Kīlauea volcano, accompanied by significant surface tilt excursion. Resumption of eruptive activity at Kīlauea summit is likely imminent.

2 hikers on Kauaʻi rescued in 2 days on trails near Kapaʻa

Today, a 64-year-old female hiker who sustained a leg injury on Kauai’s Sleeping Giant (Nounou) hiking trail was lifted out of the area by a helicopter.
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