Kaua‘i News
Crews to install speed table to enhance road safety on Hauiki Road next week
Lane closures will impact drivers on Hauiki Road in Kapaʻa from June 15-17 as Maui Kūpono Builders install a speed table.
Trump attempts to allow commercial fishing in protected Pacific Ocean marine zone
President signs new proclamation to open Mau and Ho‘omalu Zones of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, Islands Unit of Mariana Trench Marine National Monument and Rose Atoll Marine National Monument to commercial fishing.
Mālama Kauaʻi invites community to seed, plant exchange and Swap Not Shop clothing event
Both are part of the nonprofit’s Food Access Summit and Mutual Aid Fair on Saturday, June 13; it will be a day rooted in mutual aid, resource sharing and strengthening local resilience.
Volcano Watch: Remembering the 1926 Mauna Loa eruption a century later
This eruption is most remembered for the destruction of Ho‘ōpūloa village, a few miles north of Miloliʻi Bay.
Hawai’i State Judiciary warns public of text scam targeting drivers
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary is alerting residents to a concerning scam involving bogus text messages that falsely claim unpaid traffic fines, using official-looking court and DMV names to threaten legal action.
From FAFSA to registration: Kauaʻi Community College ʻOhana Night simplifies path to college
The event is designed to provide individualized, face-to-face assistance that helps students overcome common enrollment barriers.
Avoiding devastating eye injuries this Fourth of July
Hawaiian Eye Center offers safety tips to protect your eyes during U.S. celebration of its Independence Day.
Hawai‘i Medical Service Association to honor Kaimana Scholarship winners
The 15 high school seniors students awarded throughout the state will each receive $5,000 in financial assistance; all to be honored during special event June 14 on Oʻahu.
Kaua‘i Fire responds to 2 blazes 12 hours apart
Two homes, one near ‘Anini Beach and the other in Kapa‘a, were destroyed, and the cause of the fires is under investigation.
Kauaʻi Humane Society to celebrate 25 years of lifesaving programs for the island’s strays, pets
Kauaʻi Humane Society will feature pet adoptions, local vendors, and educational booths for its birthday party on June 27.
Kaua‘i residents invited to attend invasive pest meeting
Organized by the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, the two-day gathering is slated for Aug. 11-12.
Tokuda demands US Postal Service withdraw proposed rule allowing direct mail delivery of handguns
According to the FBI and data collected by Everytown Research & Policy, firearms are currently the leading cause of death among children, and handguns represent the main weapon used in assaults against law enforcement officers.
Homestead Community Development Corporation welcomes Hawaiʻi Zero Waste Youth Alliance to Kauaʻi
Youth delegations from every island spent a week staying and participating in activities on Hawaiian home lands in Anahola, all of which were focused on leadership development, environmental education and community engagement.
Kaua‘i Bus announces modified June 13 route on Rice Street in Līhu‘e
The Līhu‘e Shuttle will have no stops on several Rice Street locations because of the roadway being closed to accommodate the King Kamehameha Day Parade and Celebration.
Montana man charged after reportedly sending antisemitic threats to kill Gov. Green and family
The 51-year-old was ordered detained during his initial appearance in court in the District of Montana, pending transportation to the District of Hawai‘i.
Kauaʻi Police Department announces free car seat safety checks in June
Most parents and caregivers think they know how to install car seats correctly, but National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found about half — or 46% — installed their child’s car seat incorrectly.
Kaua‘i Fire responds to blaze in Princeville
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Big Island quake off east coast unrelated to, but similar in origin as May 22, June 2 temblors
Magnitude-4.7 about 14 miles east of Pāpa‘ikou was also likely related to stress from the weight of the island bending the Pacific plate; light shaking was reported, with no damage expected.
Friends mourn Sergio ‘Tito’ Reyes, who was murdered after his shift at Mexican restaurant in Hanalei
They remember the 37-year-old chef as a person who loved cars, DJing, arts, the beach, his job, his friends and his family, whom he regularly sent money to in Guatemala.
Garden Isle’s newest resort Hale Hōkūala Kaua‘i, Curio Collection by Hilton, now accepting reservations
Curio Collection by Hilton’s first Hawai‘i property unveils look at resort’s rooms ahead of opening in October.
