Kauai News

Event raises $90,597 to support Child and Family Service programs on Kaua‘i; plans are to make the tournament an annual tradition, continuing to “rally for families” and ensure every serve counts toward a stronger, healthier island community.

Secondary traffic crashes are the No. 1 cause of death nationwide for emergency responders.

While the longest federal government shutdown in the nation’s history ended last week, many residents continue to face financial strain as they await delayed pay and benefits.

Mark your calendars now for these special events, including the Kōloa Elementary School Holiday Bag Fundraiser and a Small Business Saturday celebration.

Road work and closures, weather permitting, are now slated for Nov. 24 to Dec. 5; the project was pushed back from its original schedule this week because of inclement weather.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is calling on national leadership to include Native Hawaiian voices in negotiations regarding expiring military leases on Hawaiʻi public lands.

The massive four-year project began after the 2021 landslide across Kūhiō Highway severed access to the North Shore of the island.

Researchers from the university’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.

The first event starts today and will be held at the Līhu‘e Salvation Army, 4182 Harvey St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will remain in Aotearoa for six months, which will allow the canoes to wait out the South Pacific hurricane season before continuing the Moananuiākea Voyage.

The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a 25.75% rate increase for the limited liability company, Young Brothers, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

For the first time, scientists have calculated a detailed “energetic budget” for Hawaiʻi’s short-finned pilot whales, revealing what it takes to power their extreme, 2,600-foot dives for food.

Flags will return to full-staff at sunrise on Nov. 21.

A Celebration of Life for beloved community leader Melissa McFerrin Warrack will be held Thursday at the Kukui Grove Center in Līhuʻe.

U.S. representatives Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi and William Timmons of South Carolina, co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus, had led a bipartisan letter earlier this year urging the administration to remove coffee from tariffs in an effort to protect American jobs and secure a stable supply chain for the US economy.

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week aims to educate the public and raise awareness about poverty and honor the many volunteers and service providers working to support those in need throughout Kaua‘i.

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse — including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books and shoes — to Kaua‘i Resource Center in Līhu‘e from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21.

World Toilet Day is observed globally to raise awareness about the challenges and serious health consequences associated with poor sanitation in developing countries.

The closures, scheduled for Nov. 18-21, weather permitting, are necessary for geotechnical subsurface exploration and road improvements.

Composting offers one of the most powerful ways to reduce waste, nourish soil, support island farmers and strengthen island resilience, especially with Kauaʻi’s landfill nearing capacity — and projected to run out of space in just 5 years.