Kaua‘i News

Kauaʻi County offices and facilities, along with swimming pools, refuse transfer stations and recycling centers will be closed for the holiday.

Episode 50 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption ends after 7 hours, but tephra may still fall over communities in the Kaʻū district of Hawaiʻi Island.

Barroga and Gause Jr. were recognized for their exemplary police work and engagement within the community, which included Barroga responding to 179 service calls and making 29 arrests in March and Gause leading and coordinating a new Lunch With a Cop program at several schools.

Alternate phone numbers will be available for reporting outages, leaks between 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, June 29.

The supplemental budget makes key investments in affordable housing, public health and economic growth.

In observance of the Fourth of July, there will be no contraflow or lane closures July 3 unless otherwise permitted; lane closure schedules can change without notice and are weather permitting.

Johnathan Anderson and Bradley McDermott-Sa of Kauaʻi were winners of one of those gold medals, winning the unified doubles bowling competition, during the last 2 days of the games that were hosted in Minneapolis, Minn.

The ocean is the icebox for island communities, but there are times when lawaiʻa, the fishermen, do play for their food — during fishing tournaments!

In a new study, researchers discover that drifting fish aggregating devices are posing significant risks to half of the world’s marine protected areas.

The 3-day summit, which wrapped up earlier this month, established clear pathways for ongoing partnership, focusing on actionable solutions that can be scaled throughout Asia-Pacific island nations and coastal states.

Trustees emphasized the action does not represent conclusion of a process, but rather continuation of thoughtful and deliberate evaluation.

Vary levels of ash, Pele’s hair and other tephra may fall downwind of the eruption during fountaining episodes, which typically last less than 12 hours.

Professor Bruce Houghton retired in 2025 from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa after 25 years as the Gordon A. Macdonald Chairperson of Volcanology, but although he retired and returned to New Zealand, his connections to volcanology in Hawaiʻi remain strong.

A stunning mural titled “An Imparting Landscape” will transform a construction wall into a vibrant celebration of Hawaiian culture.

Community members are invited to attend the July 8 event in Līhuʻe and meet with law enforcement officers, ask questions and exchange ideas over a cup of coffee — or other favorite morning drink.

The bus stop located within the college campus at the performing arts center will not be accessible beginning at noon June 26.

A quick look at news from throughout the state, nation and more.

A 53-year-old woman was swiftly rescued from Waiapoʻo Falls Trail in Kōkeʻe State Park on Wednesday after suffering an ankle injury.

Society chief executive officer and pwo navigator Nainoa Thompson named first international ambassador of Tainui Ātea.

A major fire at the Pacific Concrete Cutting & Coring Inc. scrap metal storage facility in Līhuʻe demanded a multi-agency response, as firefighters battled to control the blaze and prevent further damage on Wednesday.