Kaua‘i News
University of Hawai‘i Giving Day raises more than $1.3M for scholarships, flood relief, campus needs
With final totals still being reconciled, the results reflect a strong show of donor engagement across the state, according to a news release from the University of Hawai‘i.
Big Island’s Rhoda Magbitang tests her creativity on national TV’s ‘Top Chef’
The executive chef at the Mauna Lani resort’s CanoeHouse is taking on one of the biggest creative challenges of her career as she competes with other high-level chefs in Season 23 of the popular national television show.
Apply today for Cohort 8 of Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Scholarship program
The Hawaiʻi Ag & Culinary Alliance program is a partnership between the alliance in partnership with the state, Leeward Community College in Honolulu and Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center in Wahiawā; it is aimed at taking value-added products from concept to business plan and pitch in just 12 weeks.
Hawaiʻi joins global partnership aimed at improving public health emergency response
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said as a premier international travel destination, the Aloha State occupies a strategic position at the crossroads of Asia, the Pacific and continental United States, so “it is certainly in Hawaiʻi’s interest to help safeguard the health and well-being of our neighbors and frequent visitors to our islands.”
Plan for the future: Attend next GoFarm Hawaiʻi webinar to learn about farm succession, more
Participants will be introduced to key concepts in farm succession planning, including family and non-family transition options, tools for transferring land and farm businesses as well as resources available to Hawaiʻi farmers and landowners.
Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters extinguish structure fire in Kapa‘a
No injuries were reported; all occupants of the single-family residence on Kualono Street were accounted. Its cause is considered unintentional and remains under investigation.
State reminds businesses to file second quarter business reports
The annual report filing period is related to the business entity’s registration date and can be filed at any time during the quarter in which the filing is due; second quarter reports must be filed by midnight June 30.
Body of missing person found at Keahua Arboretum; foul play not suspected
The woman was initially reported missing on Friday afternoon.
Hawai‘i Restaurant Association calling for Hall of Fame, Restaurant Industry Awards nominations
If you know someone who is cream of the crop and deserves 5-star recognition, now is your chance to nominate them for Hawai‘i Restaurant Association’s 2026 Hall of Fame and Restaurant Industry Awards.
Kauaʻi weather update for Sunday: Flood watch remains in effect, with 90% chance of rain, some of which could be heavy
National Weather Service in Honolulu forecasts new rainfall amounts of half an inch to three-quarters of an inch are possible Sunday, April 12, with an additional three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch of new rainfall possible overnight into Monday, April 13.
Kaua‘i hālau finishes strong in women’s division of the Merrie Monarch Festival’s hula competition
The kāne from Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Robert Keano Ka‘upu IV
from Kona, O‘ahu, captured the overall win in this year’s 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival’s hula competition.
Kauaʻi next generation leaders launch Pulse Survey to shape 2026 Ka Pewa Youth Summit
Youth leaders from Kauaʻi invite high school students throughout the county to complete a newly launched survey designed to capture what matters most to young people and directly inform programming and more during the upcoming summit.
Saturday Kaua‘i severe weather updates: Showers, isolated thunderstorms to spread over western half of state overnight
More flash flooding is possible, with the heaviest rain anticipated over O‘ahu and Moloka‘i, and possibly Kaua‘i.
IN PHOTOS: 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Royal Parade pageantry in full force
SunRa Adziyaomamawu, a senior at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo, photographs the sights and pageantry of the parade that marched through downtown Hilo on Saturday morning, April 11, 2026.
‘The Story of Poke’: Learn how this uniquely Hawaiian dish became a global culinary sensation
No matter which way you make it — with Hawaiian salt, shoyu, mayonnaise or whatever, even if it’s not with tuna — the classic raw fish dish is spreading Hawaiian culture and aloha around the world; learn more in a 30-minute documentary debuting Sunday, April 12, on Spectrum OC16 Channel 16.
UPDATE: Wastewater spill at Waimea treatment plant reaches about 140,000 gallons
Warning signs will remain posted until Hawai‘i Department of Health provides clearance that the waters are back to safe levels; Kaua’i County Department of Public Works Wastewater Management Division continues working on immediate repair projects.
Flood watch in effect through beginning of week; state urges continued vigilance
With statewide flood watch extended: “We urge everyone to stay informed and be prepared to act if needed,” said said state Adjutant General and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Director Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan.
17th annual Art at the Capitol next week in Honolulu
The free, family-friendly event is open to the public and celebrates local art, performances and culture; this year’s theme is “Urban Canvases; Culture in Motion.”
UPDATE: Road closure scheduled for Pe‘e Road in Po‘ipū delayed because of severe weather
The road closure and related ongoing construction project — which was also delayed — now are slated to continue April 13-17, weather permitting.
Storm prompts delay of final Kauaʻi water rate community meeting
Kauaʻi’s community meeting on the proposed water rate increase, originally canceled due to severe weather, has been rescheduled for April 15.
