Kaua‘i News
Trio of Hawai‘i-based vets honored by American Red Cross in celebration of Veterans Day
These veterans bring larger meaning to the concept of duty to country and community, and while their military and professional backgrounds are quite diverse, all were led to volunteer with the nonprofit.
State declares traffic emergency zone to expedite Kūhiō Highway repairs near Lumahaʻi Beach
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has designated an emergency zone along Kūhiō Highway near Lumahaʻi after heavy Halloween rains caused slope erosion that encroached on the roadway, prompting lane restrictions.
Officials advise no swimming, recreational ocean activities on north- and west-facing shores
The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau until 6 p.m. Thursday.
Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex tennis, basketball courts to temporarily close
The Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 closure is necessary for crews to complete remedial work to address damage caused by adverse weather conditions and passage of Hurricane Lowell.
Kauaʻi schedules one-day closure of Poʻipū Beach Park for maintenance, sand restoration
Po‘ipū Beach Park will be closed Nov. 12 for maintenance and cleanup related to Hurricane Lowell recovery efforts.
Residential trash pickup delayed in Hanapēpē, ʻEleʻele
Staffing issues are causing a delay and residents are being asked to leave their carts out until they are serviced.
90 days after kidney transplant, Army veteran urges fellow vets to put their health first
Army veteran Tom Munoz is honoring an unknown donor’s generosity while raising awareness about resources that help veterans find a second chance at life.
Temporary green waste sites in Kapaʻa, Kīlauea to close
Both sites, to be shuttered Nov. 17, provided a short-term option to help residents clear storm-related green waste in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell.
Free disaster-related soil, water testing once again available for eligible Hawaiʻi farmers
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience services include soil, plant health and agricultural water testing, which can help guide decisions about how to recover.
Online hearing Wednesday for intent to declare traffic emergency zone on part of Kūhiō Highway
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation wants to declare emergency zone near Lumahaʻi at mile post 5.4 to shore up shoulder erosion.
High surf advisory issued for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report surf heights will build through Wednesday, peak Wednesday night and maintain advisory level heights Thursday.
McDonald’s in Hawaiʻi to honor veterans with free breakfast on Veterans Day
Veterans and active-duty service members can choose any breakfast sandwich for free by showing a valid military or veteran ID.
15-year-old rescued after falling 15 to 20 feet while hiking Kalalau Trail along Nāpali Coast
The teenager suffered an apparent head injury from the fall and was air lifted to Princeville Airport.
Kauaʻi hunting units reopen for game bird, game mammal seasons
Hunters are encouraged to check current hunting area information before heading into the field and report any significant hazards encountered during their hunts.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Nov. 10 about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources, plus more, from throughout the county.
Local filmmakers expand casting for $1.8 million Kauaʻi adventure film, ‘Thackeray’
From acting to behind-the-scenes production, Kauaʻi residents of all experience levels are invited to get involved in the new action adventure film.
County awards $450,000 to 6 agricultural projects across Kauaʻi
The funding will support projects aimed at increasing local food production, improving farm infrastructure and strengthening the island’s food security.
DMV database updated to allow customers with expired permits to schedule road tests on Kaua‘i
The DMV database has been updated to extend qualifying permits through Nov. 21, allowing affected customers to proceed with scheduling their road tests.
Kōkeʻe, Waimea Canyon State Parks reopen after Hurricane Lowell impacts forced closures
On Sept. 7, Hurricane Lowell battered many areas throughout state parks and forest reserves, leaving roads blocked, power poles snapped, power lines down and the parks’ water system inoperable.
Kauaʻi Community College fair charts paths to 4-year diplomas
More than 70 attendees explored transfer opportunities, connected with other University of Hawaiʻi campuses and learned about online and in-person bachelor’s degree pathways.
