Kaua‘i News

Forecasters in Honolulu reported early this morning (Aug. 12) that high water levels have fallen just below coastal flooding thresholds.

The forums are designed to provide voters and agency beneficiaries an opportunity to hear directly from candidates about issues, their priorities and the visions they would bring to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs governing board.

The County of Kauaʻi Department of Public Works describes this as a critical step toward strengthening wastewater infrastructure serving the eastside communities.

The shutdown originally planned for Aug. 11 is now slated for Aug. 12 and necessary to repair a water mainline affecting portions of the community.

The county reported about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday that a one‑lane closure of the southbound lane was in effect for the portion of Kūhiō Highway between Uhelekawawa Canal Bridge and Hoi Road, in the vicinity of Safeway and Ross Dress for Less, because of necessary emergency repairs following a break in a water line in that area.

The Innovation Grants Program are awarded to projects that identify a local challenge or need and present a proven innovative solution.

The work is scheduled, weather permitting, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The initiative is funded with $10 million from the federal Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act, secured by Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation.

Kauaʻi County shares how to best prepare for potential inclement weather, which includes heavy rain, strong winds and hazardous conditions.

Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson reminds hikers to take proper precautions before heading out on the island’s trails, particularly when conditions are wet.

According to court records, Nolan Ezra Goldklang posted threatening statements directed at Tulsi Gabbard’s husband on the social media platform, “X.”

The Kawaihau Community Little League Majors All-Stars will face a team from Southern California at 3:30 p.m. in the winner’s bracket of the West Region Tournament.

Kauaʻi Community College student Joshua Galiza wins the prestigious 2026 STEP scholarship, securing financial aid and hands-on training towards his dream of becoming an automotive technician.

A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.

Museum plans series of presentations in honor of the group’s half-century and a recommitment to Aloha ʻĀina movement.

The results are in and it’s again time to prepare to batten down the hatches and get storm ready as the National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center — along with citizen forecaster and administrator of the Big Island’s Puna Weather public Facebook group Harry Durgin — concur that something wicked this way could be coming.

Otherwise, it was a night during which incumbents cleaned up in other state and federal Democratic primaries.

Current County Council chair Mel Rapozo was the top vote getter in the six candidate field for mayor, garnering 1,441 more votes than second place finisher Bernard Carvalho Jr.

Preliminary results from the Kauaʻi County Council race as of 8 a.m.

Kaua‘i Now provides the latest 2026 Hawai‘i primary election results for Kaua‘i County, including updated vote totals, candidate standings and key race results across Kaua‘i.