Kaua‘i News

The county is expanding its efforts to help homeowners better prepare for wildfire by offering free, voluntary assessments that identify practical ways to improve the safety of their homes and yards.

The countywide survey — limited to a randomly selected sample of Kauaʻi residents — will help county officials better understand resident views about landfills and long-term solid waste needs.

Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the Kauaʻi Veterans Museum, which will be open during the event.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beachgoers to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky.

The candidates, which include three current Kauaʻi County Council members, are all running to replace term-limited Derek S.K. Kawakami.

Hawaiʻi Foodbank is hosting the annual Food Drive Day and will be accepting donations at six locations in Kauaʻi from Aug. 22 to 29.

Two statewide news stories on Hawaiʻi’s newest Chief Justice and the latest decision by the Public Utilities Commission.

The shutdown will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa area from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Aug. 5-6, weather permitting, and will impact Kapaʻa Homesteads and greater Kapaʻa.

Sean Puahi Chun has been honored with the 2026 Hoʻoulu Award by Keoki’s Paradise for his commitment to cultural education and his lifelong work of upholding Hawaiian traditions.

Kauaʻi’s schools have received over $330,000 in unrestricted funds from the Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund.

The team from the east side of Kauaʻi will face Arizona on Aug. 9 in their first game of the regional tournament, in which the winner advances to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn.

Nonprofit supports two measures recently approved by council members, including Resolution 2026-24 urging the county administration to prioritize waste diversion, curbside recycling and development of materials recovery facility as work to extend life of Kekaha Landfill continues, as well as Resolution 2026-21 urging state to prohibit commercial aquarium fish collection.

There’s just 1 more week left to submit short screenplays and apply for a free annual workshop this fall, with a chance to win the ‘Ohina Greenlight Award — receiving support for their winning script to become a completed short film produced and filmed in Hawai‘i.

Preliminary state statistics show total visitor spending in June was $1.98 billion, a 0.6% increase from June last year, with 858,577 total visitors last month, up 0.2% compared with 857,102 visitors in June 2025.

All individuals injured in the crash were treated and released.

A quick look at education news from around the Big Island and throughout the state.

Officials spotted a 15-foot tiger shark in waters off the beach park.

The man was found unresponsive next to his board, approximately 25 yards offshore.

An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause of death and any contributing factors.

Anonymous questionnaire is part of a working group study to address domestic violence and improve survivor safety; it takes about 5 minutes to complete and responses are confidential.