Kaua‘i News
US Senate resolution introduced by Schatz, Hirono designates September as Hawaiian History Month
U.S. senators representing the islands introduce measure to recognize the rich history and culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawai‘i.
Hurricane Lowell shapes Kauaʻi Council races as candidates talk disaster response
All 14 candidates competing for Kauaʻi County Council seats gathered on the North Shore to discuss urgent issues regarding the island’s emergency response after Hurricane Lowell.
Safe place to practice: Public invited to Play Streets bicycle event
A mini roadway will be set up in the parking lot at Līhuʻe Civic Center — including intersections, a roundabout, signs and more — to give kids a chance to practice riding through a real road system; all activities are free and open to the public.
Southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway in Līhuʻe to be closed this weekend
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative emergency utility pole replacement originally planned for Wednesday and Thursday was pushed back because of inclement weather; now slated for Oct. 3-4.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Kaua‘i County hits Day 23 of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring heavy rainfall today.
Flags to be lowered in honor of life and service of former state, US lawmaker Patricia Saiki
Saiki in 1986 became the first Republican and second woman elected to represent Hawaiʻi in U.S. Congress; flags shall be flown at half-staff through sunrise Oct. 5.
UPDATE: Flood advisory canceled
Radar shows heavy rain has diminished; flooding no longer expected to pose a threat.
Kaua‘i County ocean safety officials advise against swimming due to multiple brown water advisories on the island
Ocean Safety Bureau officials remind the public to swim only at lifeguarded beaches and to stay out of the water anywhere it appears brown or murky.
Brown water advisory issued for eastside beach on Kaua‘i
The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.
Application period for Residential Cesspool Conversion Grant Program 2 extended
Applications are now due by 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23; the original deadline was Oct. 6.
Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi to host Fall harvest wine dinner featuring Lydgate Farms
Award-winning Chef Jhonny Montemayor is whipping up a harvest wine dinner in collaboration with the resort, Lydgate Farms and the Wagner Family of Wine.
Tropical Storm Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain through Thursday to Kauaʻi, Ni‘ihau
Tropical Storm Nolo was about 345 miles west of Līhuʻe as of the 2 a.m. Wednesday advisory from the National Hurricane Center.
Kawakami honors forensics team during National Forensic Science Week
National Forensic Science Week is a time to highlight the field of forensic science and raise awareness about the scientific and procedural work done in support of criminal justice systems.
18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, most assigned to Honolulu airport, state courthouses
It was the largest graduating recruit class of deputies of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement since it became a separate state agency nearly 2 years ago.
Bacteria threshold exceedance advisory issued at Wai‘ohai Beach on Kaua‘i
Water quality exceedance of enterococci in the water at the beach of 150 per 100 mL was detected during routine beach monitoring, which could mean potentially harmful amounts microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites are present in the water.
UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
The advisory was previously in place until 6 p.m. today.
Governor selects 2 Big Island residents to join state panels
Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.
Southbound lane closure on Kūhiō Highway scheduled for utility pole replacement
Southbound traffic will be routed onto the one-way Kapaʻa Bypass Road during the work hours.
New website offers real-time updates on supply availability for Hawaiʻi residents
Help Me Find is a new, free website that can be used to find and report on the stock of supplies at stores across Hawaiʻi before, during and after natural disasters and other emergencies.
Grant applications to open for projects supporting low- to moderate-input Kauaʻi residents
The Community Development Block Grant Program is federally funded and is meant to support affordable housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities
