Kaua‘i News
UPDATE: High bacteria count advisory now also canceled at Waiʻoli Beach Park in Hanalei
State health officials made the announcement just less than 2 hours after they notified the public that a brown water advisory previously in effect for the same beach on the North Shore was canceled earlier June 20.
June 20 news in brief: Celebrating chefs, cold brew and wine, ‘Hawaiian Soul’ and more
A quick look at news from throughout the state, region and beyond.
First-of-its-kind comprehensive children, youth fiscal map released by state
New resource provides detailed analysis of public investments supporting keiki from prenatal years through young adulthood.
Recent incidents show pattern of increased fuel thefts on Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi police report that recent crimes have involved suspects cutting gas tank lines or drilling holes in gas tanks.
Lane closures scheduled through June 26 on state roadways around Kaua‘i
Remember: Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Biweekly update reveals that public corruption case has become more complex
Attorney General Anne Lopez emphasizes the importance of a meticulous approach as public corruption case becomes more complex with more investigation.
Emergency officials, weather experts, to address disaster risk at North Shore preparedness forum
With a 70% forecast for an above-normal hurricane season in the central Pacific, the forum will provide information about threats and how to stay safe.
Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges awards $31,250 in scholarships, supports 17 emerging conservationists
These students are pursuing degrees within a wide array of wildlife conservation-based careers such as botany, earth systems science, environmental science, environmental studies, marine biology, marine science, natural resources and environmental management, global environmental science, sustainability education and sustainable fishing.
Volcano Watch: What is the difference between an eruption and an episode?
Despite having breaks in activity during this ongoing eruption at the Kīlauea summit on the Big Island, monitoring data indicates activity is still elevated and the eruption is not finished, even if we don’t always see lava at the surface.
Community members invited to meeting about Morgan’s Ponds Breakwater Maintenance Project
The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update and discuss the proposed plan to repair the Morgan’s Ponds breakwater wall at Lydgate park; RSVP by July 17.
Emergency mass notification service test rescheduled
The test originally slated for the middle of this month will now take place next week, at 5:30 p.m. June 23.
Celebrity chefs and local talent to take center stage at the sixth annual Kauaʻi Poke Fest
Chef Sam Choy, known as the “Godfather of Poke,” will be joined at the festival by celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse, Sheldon Simeon and Ronnie Rainwater, as well as reigning Poke Fest champion Mark Oyama.
Antarctic expeditioner, Mānoa undergrad set to join University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green appointed Eric Pōmaikaʻi Gee, who was born and raised in South Kohala on the Big Island and the only U.S. citizen selected to participate in a 2025 Antarctic expedition led by explorer Robert Swan, to the board, pending confirmation by Hawaiʻi Senate.
UPDATE: Kūhiō Highway near Mānoa Stream reopen
A flood advisory that was originally in effect until 7:30 p.m. June 18 for north Kauaʻi was canceled at 7:18 p.m., after radar showed heavy rain had diminished and flooding is no longer a threat.
Flooding at Mānoa Stream closes lifeguard towers at Kēʻē and Hāʻena
Lifeguard services at Kēʻē and Hāʻena Beach are suspended until Mānoa Stream flooding subsides.
South swell pushes Kauaʻi surf to advisory levels through Friday morning
Powerful swells have surged along Kauaʻi’s southern shores, prompting the NWS to issue a high-surf advisory through Friday morning.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i presents more than $45K to Visitor Industry Charity Walk
The fundraising initiative led by Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association supports hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout the state, with money raised on each island directly benefiting the community where it was raised.
William Sinclair pleads not guilty to murder, weapons charges; trial set for September
Fifth Circuit Court Chief Judge Michael K. Soong set a bail hearing for June 25 and a jury trial date of Sept. 28.
Public meeting scheduled for Kukui Street, Olohena Road improvements
The meeting agenda will include background and history of the project, a discussion about the conceptual design and questions/comments from the public.
Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission honored in national report
The commission received national recognition in the 2026 LGBTQ+ State Business Climate Index, published this month by Out Leadership, which highlighted Hawaiʻi’s efforts to foster inclusion and support LGBTQ+ residents and families.
