Kauai News
Single lane closures scheduled for part of Ala Kinoiki in Poʻipū for two months
Single-lane closures are scheduled for Ala Kinoiki Way from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Feb. 17 to April 17.
UPDATE: East-facing shores of Kaua‘i to remain under high surf advisory until Thursday morning
Strong trade winds continue to produce high surf along eastern shorelines, with large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet still expected until 6 a.m. on Thursday.
Public invited to comment on list of nominees for Intermediate Court of Appeals
Gov.Josh Green is on the clock to appoint a new associate judge from a list of nominees for the Intermediate Court of Appeals within 30 days.
Kauaʻi Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant program continues through this year
The Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant program is intended for small businesses that might face more upfront financial hurdles when retrofitting.
Service beyond uniform: Pacific Missile Range Facility conducts quarterly Adopt a Highway cleanup
“Through teamwork and shared purpose, we strengthen our [Pacific Missile Range Facility] ‘ohana, reinforce Navy core values and leave our environment better for those who come after us,” wrote the facility in a Feb. 9 Facebook post.
First statewide kōnane tournament in modern history to be held at Bishop Museum on O‘ahu
Two Kaua‘i competitors will participate in the inaugural Ka Makou Kōnane Invitational Tournament Finals on Friday.
With Kauaʻi cases of chickenpox climbing, state health officials providing free vaccinations
Chickenpox cases on the Garden Island have increased from 5 to 10 since Jan. 31 and have occurred at four schools involving children younger than 18.
Two Kaua‘i County Council members officially file candidacy for mayor
A retired Kaua‘i Police captain also filed candidacy for a county council seat.
Uncle Ben Kaili of Hilo celebrated for life of bringing Hawaiian music, joy to Big Island and beyond
Big Island musicians and Hawaiian music lovers mourn the loss of Ben Kaili, a legenday slack key guitarist from Hilo.
The Food Basket, Hawai‘i Island’s food bank, to receive $2M in federal funds
The earmarked funds will be used by the nonprofit — which also administers the statewide DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks program — to build a new steel farmers market pavilion for local farmers, food vendors and small businesses on the Big Island to sell produce.
Special Olympics Hawai‘i announces team headed to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Athletes from throughout Hawai‘i will compete in basketball, bowling and track and field in June in Minneapolis.
New study: Avian malaria widespread throughout Hawaiʻi bird communities
The study led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher — published Feb. 10 in Nature Communications — found the scourge killing native Hawaiian birds was present at 63 of 64 sites tested statewide, including areas with very different bird communities.
Department of Water closing early later this week for parking lot construction
The department will close at 1 p.m. Friday (Feb. 13); during this time, no access will be allowed to the parking lot, located at at 4398 Pua Loke St., in Līhuʻe.
$1.6M from federal government set aside for digitization of Bishop Museum collections
Funding part of a total $147 million in earmarks secured by Democrat Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz.
It’s Girl Scout cookie time in Hawaiʻi!
Scouts will launch cookie booths Feb. 20 statewide for the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program, which this year includes a new flavor to satisfy customer cravings.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i invites couples to indulge in a Valentine’s Day escape
The resort’s Anara Spa introduced a limited-time, seasonally inspired treatment designed to celebrate the season of romance through self-care in addition to offering several other indulgent couples services.
US Rep. Jill Tokuda meets with Kauaʻi residents to address local, national concerns
Kaua’i residents attending the town hall asked about many issues, including Immigration & Customs Enforcement operations, rising costs for farmers and the possible federalization of elections.
Culinary students learn essential Japanese cooking skills to earn prestigious certification
For the first time in Hawaiʻi, 41 culinary students were given the opportunity to train in essential skills and earn an internationally-recognized certification for Japanese cuisine.
UPDATE: Flood advisory upgraded to flash flood warning; allowed to expire early today
No road closures were reported. However, Hanalei River was rising, with potential for flooding along Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei Bridge.
Agency on Elderly Affairs invites public to nominate kūpuna for Older Americans Month
Men and women 65 years old and older who made meaningful and lasting contributions to the Garden Island are eligible.
