Kauai News

The Department of Health is retesting these waters.

All public, private and home-school kindergarten through fifth-grade coaches planning to enter athletes in this year’s track meet are invited to attend the meeting planned for 6 p.m. Feb. 19 at Līhu‘e Neighborhood Center.

The report, prepared by Cannabis Public Policy Consulting, shows that Hawaiʻi’s regulated medical cannabis system captures approximately 86% to 87% of all cannabis spending by registered patients and that monthly medical cannabis sales total about $5.3 million.

Published by the University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program, this first-of-its-kind report uses plain language, along with easy-to-interpret maps and figures, to summarize statewide rainfall, temperature, and drought conditions over the past year.

New 2-year pilot program requires mediation before non-payment of rent eviction filings.

Hawaiʻi State Judiciary reports people statewide are receiving alleged Department of Motor Vehicles text messages saying that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the recipient’s driving privileges and vehicle registration will be suspended, and they will be assessed an additional fee.

“Even though I left Hawaiʻi, the aloha spirit never left me,” said Rudy Tai, who was born and raised on Oʻahu. “I’ve always stayed connected, but it’s been a long time, and I am ready to reconnect.”

The fourth annual Research Day allowed about 100 undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, faculty and staff to share their work with state legislators through informational displays, demonstrations and interactive activities.

The state agency hosted more than 30 in-person and online community listening sessions from September to December 2025 throughout the Hawaiian Islands, allowing residents to share ideas for tourism that preserve cultural, historic and environmental resources, while supporting community well-being, ensuring alignment with each island’s unique identity and values.

From Jan. 27-30, Kawakami joined mayors from across the country to collaborate on shared challenges and national priorities impacting local communities.

Fifteen U.S. senators are trying to overturn a federal rule that ends abortion counseling and abortion care for veterans, including in cases of rape or when a pregnancy threatens the health of the veteran.

The new chief was born and raised on Oʻahu, served 35 years with the San Diego Police Department and will start March 9 on Kauaʻi.

The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.

“The new funding will improve our roads and infrastructure, and provide people with health care, housing and other essential services,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said.

The workshop will take place tonight at the Kauaʻi Community College, OCET 105, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The partners will continue pre-development planning, community engagement and coordination with County agencies as the project moves forward.

The kiosk is located inside Western Motor Service along Kaumuali‘i Highway and allows motorists to renew vehicle registrations without visiting a central county office.

Visit the Kaua‘i County website to register to participate in the online auction.

A high surf warning is in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau’s north- and west-facing shores through Wednesday at 6 p.m.

The selection is subject to confirmation by the Hawai‘i State Senate.