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Volcano Watch: Kīlauea Episode 43 reaches new lava fountain height record, causes tephra fallout on nearby communities
As future eruptive episodes approach, monitor the weather forecast and follow guidance from Hawai‘i County Civil Defense so you can prepare for these events if you live in an area that could experience tephra fallout.
‘Aloha Bricks ’26’: Kaua‘i middle school students among those who express school pride in newest Bishop Museum exhibit
The exhibit featuring “Stories of Hawaiʻi” includes students’ school mosaics — including from Kauaʻi — and other LEGO-inspired creations that will take over Castle Memorial Building beginning March 14.
UPDATE: Guardrail repairs, lane closures postponed in Kapaʻa due to inclement weather
Lane closures on Kainahola Road in the vicinity of Kawaihau Road are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Friday, March 20, weather permitting.
UPDATE: High wind warning in effect for Kauaʻi until Sunday
High winds are expected Kauaʻi, especially communities north and east of steep mountains beginning at 6 p.m. today until Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Gov. Green urges Kauaʻi, state to continue to prepare for severe weather, with the worst still ahead
Rainfall totals could reach 15 inches or more, with winds reaching 40 miles her hour with gusts up to 60 miles per hour in some areas of the state, increasing the risk of flash floods, landslides and dangerous debris.
UPDATE: Mayor Kawakami signs emergency proclamation for County of Kauaʻi due to severe weather
Emergency proclamation issued for Kauaʻi County, National Weather Service predicts storms may be strong to severe Friday through Saturday.
Kauaʻi Community College, other University of Hawaiʻi campuses to close Friday
All University of Hawaiʻi campuses on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, and Maui County will be closed Friday, outdoor events canceled Saturday.
Finance Committee advances $10 billion 2026-27 state budget to House floor vote
The $10 billion budget prioritizes investments that support local families, strengthen essential public services, and build long-term resilience for Hawaiʻi’s communities.
In last address as mayor, Kawakami looks back on projects, partnerships across Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami delivered his final State of the County address, highlighting achievements in housing, infrastructure, and public safety during his nearly seven years in office.
Hawaiian Airlines self-service bag tag stations to streamline travel this month
Hawaiian Airlines is transitioning to automated kiosks for tagging checked bags to help make airport navigation smoother and faster.
WATCH: Schatz says Hegseth’s immaturity, incompetence are lethal combination on battlefield
U.S. senator and Hawai‘i Democrat says in remarks on Senate floor that war is not something in which to revel, speaks to how secretary of Defense reckless and unlawful theory of action is costing the United States in conflict with Iran.
New Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services online training for mandated reporters now available
Mandated reporters play a vital role in safeguarding children and at-risk people; the new online program is a comprehensive and accessible resource designed to ensure people required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect have the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out this critical responsibility.
Kaua‘i 4-year-old Seeley Borges proves ‘you can make it through anything’
Seeley, Hawai‘i’s 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, was a newborn when she was diagnosed with an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer and having to endure a treatment regimen that would have tested even the toughest adult to save her life.
Parks and Rec invites bids for retail concession stand at Spouting Horn Park
There are eight concession stands located at Spouting Horn Park. The monthly rental upset bid price is $3,500.
State: Don’t fall for unpaid traffic ticket scams
Several scam text messages have been making the rounds claiming to be from a “Hawai‘i Department of Motor Vehicles” regarding unpaid traffic violations or tolls.
Special marine warning issued for leeward, northwest waters of Kaua‘i
Radar indicated at 5:26 p.m. showers capable of producing waterspouts located along a line extending from 15 nautical miles — or a little more than 17 miles — west of Lehua Rock to 67 nautical miles — or about 77 miles — west of Polihale, moving northeast at 20 knots — or about 23 mph.
Inclement weather forces cancellation of Community Wildfire Protection Plan meetings on Kaua‘i
Due to adverse weather conditions, Kauaʻi’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan meetings—originally scheduled to address wildfire prevention strategies—have been canceled.
Water rates community meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening in Kapa‘a
Kaua‘i County officials will present findings from a recently completed comprehensive water systems evaluation and water rate study.
Legendary Hawaiian supergroup Nā ‘Ōiwi’s 2001 masterpiece ‘Crossroads’ to make music streaming debut
Featuring the late Dennis Kamakahi, this intergenerational masterpiece finally arrives March 13 — for the first time since its original release — on all major digital platforms.
New study: Mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires extends beyond burn zones
“These findings show that the wildfire’s psychological toll is not confined to the areas that burned,” said the study’s lead author and University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Ruben Juarez in a release about the study’s findings. “The social and economic disruption — especially housing instability and income disruption — is driving much of the distress we see across the community.”
