Kauai News
With $130M in new ‘green fees’ expected, Hawaiʻi eyes 75 projects to address long list of environment-related needs
The advisory council reviewed over 600 projects worth $2 billion before selecting the final 75 for recommendation, including several measures to improve hazard prevention and awareness after the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.
U.S. Senate approves bipartisan funding for Hawaiʻi initiatives; House passes measure, too
“The new funding will improve our roads and infrastructure, and provide people with health care, housing and other essential services,” U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said.
Kaua‘i residents invited to share input on Mauna Kea stewardship during workshop event
The workshop will take place tonight at the Kauaʻi Community College, OCET 105, from 5 to 7 p.m.
2 Kaua‘i nonprofits join forces to develop affordable housing in Līhu‘e
The partners will continue pre-development planning, community engagement and coordination with County agencies as the project moves forward.
New self-service vehicle registration kiosk opens in Hanapēpē
The kiosk is located inside Western Motor Service along Kaumuali‘i Highway and allows motorists to renew vehicle registrations without visiting a central county office.
Kaua‘i County public auction scheduled to open Feb. 10
Visit the Kaua‘i County website to register to participate in the online auction.
High surf warning issued for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
A high surf warning is in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau’s north- and west-facing shores through Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Hawai‘i governor selects new Kaua‘i Circuit Court judge
The selection is subject to confirmation by the Hawai‘i State Senate.
High winds temporarily close golf course on Kaua‘i
Kaua‘i is currently under a high wind advisory through 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Hawaiʻi’s economy among worst in nation after income is adjusted for local prices, new report state
A new report shows Hawaiʻi’s wages and productivity have lagged the rest of the country for more than three decades, placing the state among the most economically distressed in the U.S.
Wind advisory issued for Hawaiian Islands
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, south to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
Two Japanese American WWII soldiers from Kaua’i posthumously commissioned as Army officers
More than 80 years after wartime prejudice denied them military leadership roles, seven Japanese American veterans of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II have been posthumously commissioned as U.S. Army officers.
Kauaʻi residents warned of DMV text message phishing scam
The fraudulent messages are sent from unknown phone numbers and often begin with language such as “Important: Your Traffic Fine is Pending Payment.”
Hawaiʻi State Archives digitizes historic indexes for public use
The newly digitized indexes span records from the early 1800s through the late 1990s and cover a wide range of topics, including genealogy, land ownership, court cases and burial records.
Hawaiʻi AG urged to expedite probe of state legislator who allegedly accepted campaign funds
Hawaiʻi House of Representatives passage of resolution follows notice that federal authorities will share evidence with state officials, allowing the state attorney general to move forward with a parallel review.
Tram collision at Hilton Waikōloa Village on Hawaiʻi Island prompts suspension of service
Emergency crews responded to a collision between two trams at Hilton Waikōloa Village on Saturday night after guests reported a sudden “loud boom.”
Alaska Airlines has new home for training excellence: State-of-the-art global training center
New $200 million, 660,000-square-foot facility brings training for multiple workgroups under one roof and strengthens the airline’s transformation into the country’s fourth global airline.
Kauaʻi firefighters assist injured visitor at Secret Falls Trail
Kauaʻi emergency personnel swiftly responded to a Saturday incident at ʻUluwehi Falls, where a 33-year-old tourist suffered a head injury after jumping into the water and striking a rock.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority now accepting applications for travel industry scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded this year to five incoming University of Hawai‘i freshmen majoring in travel industry management.
High surf advisory for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau has been canceled
The high surf advisory for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau has been canceled.
