Kaua‘i News
Mel Rapozo claims 56.2% of vote, poised to lead Kauaʻi as next mayor
Rapozo had a significant lead against his friend and fellow Kauaʻi County Council member Bernard Carvalho, who had received 7,325 votes (37.9%) in the state elections office second printout of unofficial general election results shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Initial results reveal the top seven people that voters hope to see on the Kauaʻi County Council
As of the second result print-out, Fern Anuenue Holland, Arryl Kaneshiro, Todd Ozaki, Michelle Kaleiohi Correa, Addison Bulosan, Dane Smith and Paul Noboru Applegate have received the most votes.
Election results: Hawai‘i voters show early support to amend state constitution, county charter
Each amendment has to win a majority of the ballots cast to pass.
FEMA denies individual aid to Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i counties impacted by hurricanes
These denials come after the federal agency granted individual aid following the South Kona earthquake in May and the Kona low storms in March.
Kaua‘i General Election results 2026: Latest Kaua‘i County vote totals
Kaua‘i Now provides the latest 2026 Hawai‘i November general election results as they are released for Kaua‘i County, including updated vote totals, candidate standings and key race results around the island.
Visitor rescued from dangerous rip current off Kauaʻi’s North Shore
Air 1 helicopter crews rescued the swimmer where he was transported to Wilcox Medical Center for further treatment.
Mauka Wailua River Bridge lane closure hampering traffic on Election Day
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation scheduled the closure to clear debris washed downstream.
It’s Election Day: Kaua‘i County residents have until 7 p.m. today to cast their ballots
For those who didn’t get a chance to mail in their ballot, they can still submit it to any of the multiple ballot box drop-off locations set up islandwide before 7 p.m.
OHA releases investigative reports to move forward from speculation and uncertainty
According to reports, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs struggled to achieve its mission due to the dysfunction caused by disagreements between Board Chair Kai Kahele and former CEO Stacy Ferreira.
Residential trash pickup delayed in Wailua Homesteads
If your trash hasn’t been serviced by 3:30 p.m., leave your bin out for pickup on Wednesday.
Kauaʻi police officer named one of Hawaiʻi’s top cops
Officer Branden Barroga was recognized for his work on a stolen vehicle and firearms investigation.
Kaua‘i kendo delegation reinforces the cultural ties with sister city Mimasaka, Japan
A delegation representing Kaua‘i and the Hawai‘i Kendo Federation traveled to Mimasaka to participate in a kendo tournament and build the relationship with Kauaʻi’s newest sister city.
State survey will assess impacts from Hurricane Lowell
Teams for the CASPER survey will go door to door to randomly selected homes from Nov. 16-20 on Kaua’i, to assess the impacts of Hurricane Lowell.
Morgans Pond at Lydgate Beach Park closed for debris cleanup after Lowell
Kaua‘i County’s Department of Parks and Recreation staff and partner agencies are currently developing a cleanup and removal plan for logs and fine wood particles in the pond.
Po‘ipū Beach Park to close for maintenance this week
Po‘ipū Beach Park and the parking lot will be closed Nov. 5 to 6 for maintenance and will reopen on Nov. 7.
Emergency relief grants to help farmers, ranchers following natural disasters
Grants of up to $1,500 for farmers and ranchers will help restore vital agricultural infrastructure statewide, with applications opening on Monday, Nov. 2.
UH Mānoa researcher helps unlock the secrets of how mantis shrimp see what humans cannot
A new study shows the ocean animals have special proteins and natural pigments that give them superior vision that people.
Hanamā‘ulu Beach Park to close for maintenance in November
The closure was originally slated for September but was delayed due to Hurricane Lowell.
Hawaiian Homelands waiting list now much shorter on Kauaʻi; department hands out 832 residential lot leases
The leases are for a Hanapēpē project of 82 single-family homes and a Līhuʻe complex of 750 single-family homes on former Grove Farm land.
County of Kauaʻi declares today as “Extra Mile Day” to honor those making a difference
Extra Mile Day is celebrated nationwide and recognizes the people and organizations who volunteer to make life better for others in their communities.
