Kauai News

Mathew Tusitala was already unresponsive by the time a Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau lifeguard brought him back to shore. An autopsy is pending to determine his exact cause of death.

Wendy Norcross and her husband Frank Wattunen launched their final paddle out today (April 13) into the Hanalei River on their journey to float waters in honor of Norcross’ parents, both of whom died from dementia, while raising awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Kīlauea Bakery & Pizzeria’s Sami Livé says being honored with Surfrider Foundation designation is about doing his restaurant’s park for a healthier planet while serving great food and coffee.

Kaua‘i Police Department is warning Garden Isle residents, especially kūpuna, about the swindle that promises high returns only for the money put in to be stolen instead.

Federal Emergency Management Agency requires plans to be scrutinized at least every 5 years for communitieis to remain eligible for a range of the agency’s programs.

Community members encouraged to complete online survey aimed at gauging public opinion about the 1.33-acre downtown Līhuʻe park and what future projects they’d like to see there.

In observance of Good Friday on April 18, there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted. All scheduled lane closures are weather permitting.

Registration opens at 4 p.m. April 14 for A+ programs that provide safe, supervised after-school care for students in grades K-6 whose parents or guardians are working, attending school or participating in job training programs during after-school hours.

It is another critical online resource and new central hub for residents, farmers and businesses to learn how to identify the invasive insect, take action and report possible infestations.

Patient’s Hawaiʻi Life Flight air medical transport time April 10 from U.S. Navy facility outside Barking Sands was reduced by ambulance being able to meet plane there instead of having to drive to other side of island first.

Work on $3 million in repairs and improvements for the bridge on Hanapēpē Road began in July 2024 and was estimated to be done by this month, but has experienced construction schedule delays.

National Volcano Information Service will be an indispensable component of National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, integrating cutting-edge information technology solutions to ensure efficient monitoring, accurate data interpretation and effective communication of volcanic hazards.

Signs are posted around the stadium’s grounds informing the public about the closure, which began in March. The $12.2 phase one construction project at the popular facility, which offers a variety of community activities throughout the year, is estimated to be finished by sometime in December.

Workshop evening of April 10 provided updates about the county’s progress on the entire Waimea 400 site. A conceptual plan based on previous community input gathered was also shared.

Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only to avoid a full water service outage. Kaua‘i County Department of Water is working to make the necessary repairs to the failed pump station.

It was the fifth time in less than 4 weeks Kaua‘i first responders responded to the famous 11-mile trail on the island’s North Shore after receiving a report of a hiker in distress.

Pop-up library location to close April 12. Books can still be returned through library building’s book drop or to any other public library on the Garden Isle.

Lokahi Valpoon was last seen in Anahola. He is known to frequent the Anahola, Līhu‘e, Puhi and Kōloa areas. Call the Kaua‘i Police Department or contact Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i immediately if you have any information that can help lead to finding him.

The full-scale rescue and emergency response exercise April 15 is an effort to strengthen communication and coordination between first responders in the participating agencies while assessing notification and response procedures.

Guardrail repairs and installation, bridge work and water system improvements are all planned for several locations around the Garden Isle through April 16. Lane and road closures will accompany many of the projects, weather permitting.