Kaua‘i News
University of Hawaiʻi asks public to provide input on Mauna Kea master management plan
“We invite the community to take some time to review the proposed revisions, ask questions and share their manaʻo, their perspectives with us,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship Executive Director Greg Chun.
Free car seat safety events planned arond Kauaʻi in September
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 0 to 14.
Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved “whitelist” of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool adjusts hours due to staffing issues
Starting Sept. 3, the Kapaʻa Swimming Pool will operate on a reduced schedule due to staffing shortages, affecting its hours of operation during the week.
Brown water advisory lifted for Kauaʻi, continues for three areas
The brown water advisory has been lifted at Kōloa Landing but remains in effect at three beaches.
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to generate strong swells for portions of Hawaiian Islands
Forecasters and officials continue to monitor the storm closely; residents and businesses encouraged to prepare for possible severe weather, especially with above average hurricane season predicted.
Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care
The federal investment will help train and retain more healthcare professionals, provide new ambulances in every county and modernize emergency communications.
KIUC looks to fill key leadership role with retirement of the Member Services and Communications Manager
The Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative seeks a new member services and communications manager as Beth Amaro prepares to retire in early 2027.
6 new Pwo navigators inducted by Polynesian Voyaging Society
Four Native Hawaiian women among the inductees, marking a historic new chapter in the legacy of Master Navigator Mau Piailug and future of leadership in Polynesian voyaging.
Kaua‘i news in brief: Training closures, reuse collection, pop-up exhibits and more
A quick look at news, entertainment and other items happening around the Garden Isle.
UPDATE: All lanes open on Kūhio Highway following water main break
One lane was closed for about 8 hours as crews worked to repair the water main.
Officials report a shark sighting at Hanalei Bay
Officials advise against swimming and other ocean activities after seeing an 8-foot shark in Hanalei Bay.
Kauaʻi Fire Department rescue an injured visitor on Kalalau Trail
A 52-year old visitor from California was airlifted with an apparent ankle injury on Sunday.
$1.5M-plus in kona low assistance through Office of Hawaiian Affairs relief programs
The agency continues to deliver — nearly 6 months after severe kona lows in March caused flooding and damage in communities throughout Hawaiʻi — emergency and recovery assistance to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries through a coordinated group of relief programs.
Overnight water service shutdown set for a portion of Umi Street this week
Water service will affect Umi Street from the roundabout to Rice Street from 8 p.m Sept. 2 to 4 a.m. Sept. 3.
Keynote opening 2026 Hawai‘i Tourism Conference to be given by former New York City fire chief
Joseph Pfeifer will recount Hawai‘i’s support for 9/11 families nearly 25 years ago and share lessons in emergency response during the conference slated for Sept. 24-25 on O‘ahu.
‘E Mau Ke Ea: The Sovereign Hawaiian Nation’ traveling Smithsonian exhibit on display at Kauaʻi Community College
A special talk story with National Museum of the American Indian Associate Curator for Native Hawaiian History Halena Kapuni-Reynolds also is planned Sept. 8 in the college library; the museum produced the exhibit.
Garden Isle’s monthly all-hazard siren test scheduled for Sept. 1
The monthly outdoor warning siren test will occur at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Water service will shut down overnight in part of Poipū Sept. 2 and 3
The shutdown is required to enable a contractor to connect newly installed waterline infrastructure associated with a roundabout project.
Information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity career pathways boosted during Tech Days of Fall 2026
The series of free events aims to increase awareness about and enhance Hawaiʻi’s skilled technology workforce and increasing demand for local jobs in the rapidly growing technology, artificial intelligence and cyber industries.
