Kaua‘i News
Potential heavy rain, flash flooding may hit Kaua‘i Monday night
The heaviest rain and thunderstorms are most likely Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday.
Volcano Watch: Recent Kīlauea eruptions and intrusions all part of dynamic volcano behavior
Scientists say Kīlauea since 2018 has been busy with eruptions and intrusions, which is part of the normal dynamic behavior at the volcano.
Two new exhibits, with art by the late kuma hula Nālani kanakaʻole, at Bishop Museum on Oʻahu
Fifteen new pieces have been added to an exhibit featuring a family of artists, including the late kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, who passed away on Jan. 3.
Kauaʻi County announced 16 grant-in-aid recipients for FY 2026-2027
This year, the Office of the Mayor received 54 proposals that were reviewed and scored, with the top projects selected for funding totaling nearly $200,000.
Final sweep of Hurricane Lowell debris on South Shore scheduled for Tuesday
Residents should not place any additional debris, green waste, appliances or other materials in the County right-of-way after Monday.
Pisces V will embark on final mission at Bishop Museum after 4 decades of sea exploration
The deep-sea, three-person submersible revolutionized oceanography and made more dives of Hawaiʻi’s active underwater volcano than any other vessel.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Oct. 24 about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.
University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center receives $2.5M from Hemsley Charitable Trust to expand care statewide
Funding from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust advances the Ka ʻUmeke Lama initiative and establishes Hawaiʻi’s first in-state oncology fellowship.
Legislative town hall brought Kauaʻi leaders, residents together to discuss, update key issues
Kauaʻi’s recent legislative town hall gathered key state officials to address urgent issues, including affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and Hurricane Lowell recovery.
Po‘ipū Beach Park parking lot to close for maintenance
The maintenance work is related to damage caused by Hurricane Lowell.
Waimea Canyon Lookout reopening Saturday; some other state park access on Kauaʻi remains closed
Visitors are advised that this is not a full reopening of the park, only the first lookout.
Alania Road in Po‘ipū closed until further notice
Kaua‘i County officials have not said the reason for the closure.
Attorneys interested in becoming Fifth Circuit grand jury counsel still have time to apply
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Hawaiʻi, and they can not be public employees.
Kauaʻi chef takes island flavors to Hyatt’s global culinary competition in Mexico
Chef Melvin Macaraeg of Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort & Spa is set to represent the U.S. West region at the Hyatt Good Taste Series Global Finals in Mexico.
Federal defense agency grants $1.3 million to improve Kekaha-Waimea water system on Kauaʻi
The water system is critical infrastructure for the U.S. Navyʻs Pacific Missile Range Facility that relies on it for its own operations and workforce.
Kauaʻi Humane Society recieves $25,000 grant from Grey Muzzle Organization to support senior dogs
The funding will help dogs like Moco, a 9-year-old hound who is full of life despite his age and health challenges.
Kauaʻi Police Department launching automated license plate readers
Kauaʻi Police Chief Rudy Tai said data collected by this technology “will be restricted to authorized KPD personnel and governed by departmental policies and applicable laws.”
Federal disaster funding available for private nonprofits after Hurricane Lowell
The federal program can be used to reimburse eligible state and local governments and certain nonprofits for the costs associated with emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoring disaster-damaged roads, bridges and public facilities.
In Honolulu, egg prices now more than $10 a dozen
During the past year, the average retail price for local organic eggs increased by more than 17% from $11.26 to $13.19 a dozen.
Upcoming webinars provide Hawaiʻi farmers with information about disaster recovery
The three-part online series offers guidance and practical tools for agricultural producers affected by recent storms.
