Kaua‘i News

The military facility said it could not host the event because its current mission and budget constraints do not enable the base to be open to the public.

According to the National Weather Service, surf heights are expected to reach 10 to 14 feet through Thursday afternoon before declining to 8 to 12 feet in the evening.

The Department of Health recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.

Preliminary statistics from Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism show a total of 828,959 visitors arrived in the state during the month, a 0.5% decrease from a year before, but total visitor spending increased 4.8%.

U.S. Navy installation in West Kaua’i hosted keiki and faculty from Kula Aupuni A Kahelelani Aloha Public Charter School in May for a field trip to cultural and historic sites on base.

Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.

Children can receive nutritious meals this summer through three key programs: SUN Bucks grocery assistance, free eat-on-site keiki meals and Kaukau 4 Keiki meal kits.

The quake was initially reported as a magnitude-4.6 and then revised up to a magnitude-5.2 before again being changed back to a magnitude-4.6 with the latest update from Hawaiian Volcano Observatory; moderate shaking reported by community members, with more than 800 ‘Felt Reports’ received by U.S. Geological Survey.

After a month on the water, Joshua Dukes and his three rowing companions are nearing the halfway point on their historic journey from Washington to Maui, Hawaiʻi. The 3,100 mile trek across the open ocean started on May 2, 2026 and is expected to take a total of 50-70 days to complete.

Survey teams will go door to door June 15–19 in 30 randomly selected census blocks.

Motorists are advised to make the appropriate arrangements to accommodate the necessary lane closure, use alternate routes, and allow extra time to get to destinations.

An estimated 7.3 million cubic yards of lava erupted and covered about 40% of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor. 

The Polynesian Voyaging Society is adjusting their schedule and plans to depart Aotearoa in August 2026 due to the intensifying El Niño pattern in the Pacific Ocean.

Events are planned as part of World Ocean Day, including a Beach Clean-Up and Festival at Nūkoliʻi Beach on June 7, and the “Washed Up Marine Debris Art Show,” showcasing art made from ocean trash.

Program helps bridge summer nutrition gap for keiki by providing funds for food; eligible households receive $189 for each qualifying child

360-degree videos and interviews allow exploration of inaccessible areas — right from the comfort and convenience of your own home.

The state’s free ballot tracking service sends voters updates about the status of their mail ballot and provides deadline reminders throughout the year, plus more.

Additional events throughout the state, including other University of Hawaiʻi campuses, also are being planned.

“By contributing to the endowment, we’re helping create lasting impact for future generations of Kaua‘i’s youth,” said Guardian Self Storage Managing Member Thomas Lambert in an announcement of the new fundraising campaign.

“This is a great moment for us. This is a seed that has been planted to reconnect,” said Ludovic Burns Tuki with Koro Nui o te Vaikava o Rapa Nui, the ocean council of Rapa Nui. “This is the union between the Pacific, the biggest country connected by our blood.”