Kaua‘i News

The new skate park marks a milestone in Hanapēpē’s longstanding efforts to establish a dedicated skateboarding facility.

“Our leadership team reflects the diversity of our majority caucus, bringing together working families, unique perspectives and voices from across the islands to ensure we represent the needs of communities throughout Hawaiʻi,” said Speaker Nadine Nakamura of Kauaʻi.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Honolulu said Friday that while the tropical storm will not have any direct impact on the islands, it likely will enhance trade winds and contribute to potential wind advisory conditions across typically windy areas.

The advisory was posted because testing for enterococci indicates that potentially harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, protozoa or parasites could be present in the water. Swimming at beaches with pollution in the water can make beachgoers ill.

Up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources, plus more, from throughout the county.

The advisory was originally issued because of a large long-period north-northwest swell that filled in throughout the islands and was expected to begin declining by Thursday night and throughout today.

Once Upon a Farm’s fruit-flavored snacks pose a potentially fatal choking hazard to toddlers.

Kauaʻi Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising the public to avoid swimming and all other ocean activities at Keʻe and Hāʻena beaches today due to high surf and strong currents.

“How tall is the fountain?” Volcano watchers keep coming back to that single question once lava fountains start at the summit of the Big Island volcano, and there have been plenty of opportunities to ask during the past 2 years.

For 13-year-old Gia-Lynn Pacheco, getting back to church, visiting family, and returning to the beach are more than everyday activities—they are milestones of hope as she continues her long recovery.

Day-long program will be held over winter break at the Kekaha, Kalāheo, Kapaʻa and Līhu‘e neighborhood centers.

“Farmer First, Field Focused” pilot strengthens conservation planning, and streamlines financial assistance for agricultural producers.

Both agencies plan to amend the environmental impact statement for the leased sites before resubmitting in 2027.

However, state health officials continue to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or periods of heavy rainfall.

However, state health officials continue to urge the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or periods of heavy rainfall.

However, state health officials continue to advise the public to avoid brown, murky coastal waters, especially following storms or periods of heavy rainfall.

The Hawaiʻi State Senate finalized the structure of committees and determined leadership assignments for upcoming session.

Following $17 billion Meta settlement, the National Association of Attorneys General encourages Congressional leaders to pass the bill that would establish minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms.

Swimming and other water activities may be dangerous at Keʻe, Hāʻena, and Wanini beaches due to high surf and strong currents.

The newly named gathering space outside the institute’s student commons at its New York campus, recognizes the many contributions the Japanese-American celebrity chef and restaurateur from Hawaiʻi has made to the culinary industry and an enduring connection to his alma mater.