Kauai News
Hawai‘i products to be featured during 2026 Winter FancyFaire* in California
A total of 19 island businesses and entrepreneurs will be featured by Hawai’i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism during the event Jan. 11-13 in San Diego.
Road work scheduled on Waimea Canyon Drive through April
The detour is associated with the state’s roadwork on Waimea Canyon Drive, which will require temporary traffic modifications during active construction.
High-altitude scientific balloon and PUEO now soaring over Antarctica
Another NASA mission and experiment flying over the frozen continent that received heavy University of Hawaiʻi involvement seeks to decode universe’s mysteries.
Eight officers sworn into new leadership positions at Kauaʻi Police Department
“Never forget that leadership is earned every single day,” Interim Chief Kalani Ke told the promoted officers of the Kauaʻi Police Department.
Volcano Watch: Looking back at the 1959 episodic eruption of Kīlauea Iki
While the mid-20th century episodic eruption and current ongoing eruption within the summit caldera of Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island share similarities, there also are several differences.
Nightly full closure of Wailuā mauka bridge to begin next week
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation reports Mayor Bryan Baptiste Bridge will be one lane each for northbound and southbound traffic beginning the night of Jan. 12.
Water shutdown scheduled next week for customers on several roadways in Līhuʻe
Community members on Lalei Place and portions of Palaʻi Street and Kāʻana Street are advised to prepare for the scheduled shutoff, which is necessary for crews to replace a hydrant and hydrant lateral, weather permitting.
AARP Hawai‘i accepting applications for 2026 Community Challenge grants
The annual program aims to make communities in Hawai‘i more livable for people of all ages; deadline to apply is noon March 4.
Largest fleet order in Alaska Airlines’ history announced; will extend delivery stream through 2035
The airline — parent company of Hawaiian Airlines — ordered 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 widebody aircraft, with an option for an additional 35 new 737-10 aircraft.
U.S. Rep. Case leads bipartisan effort to address nation’s deteriorating federal finances
The 47-member U.S. House Problem Solvers Caucus recently released its fiscal stability framework developed by the congressman who represents Hawai‘i’s House District 1 in Washington and U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association, Hawaiʻi Pacific Health move to transform Hawaiʻi health care
Landmark proposal aims to strengthen care statewide and deliver long-term benefits for Hawaiʻi families by expanding access and improving affordability.
Alexander & Baldwin brings holiday cheer to Kaua‘i communities
Company and community contributions made throughout the 2025 holiday season totaled $16,000, which will be used to support local families and nonprofits.
First Tee — Hawai‘i opens registration for first keiki programs of 2026 on Kaua‘i
Participants — through the game of golf as the platform — learn critical life skills to grow socially, emotionally and academically.
Kauaʻi Coffee Co. warns of 141 job losses with land lease set to end in March
Kauaʻi Coffee Co., one of the island’s largest agricultural employers, faces an uncertain future with a renewal appearing unlikely with the property’s owners, a Colorado-based investment firm.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises more than $1M in 2025
The funds raised by local Alzheimer’s Association – Hawai‘i chapters benefit local families and fuel the fight to end the disease.
WATCH: New study aided by W. M. Keck Observatory on Big Isle reveals evolution of ultra-massive galaxies
A new multi-wavelength study shows that some ultra-massive galaxies shut down star formation early, while others remain active but hidden by dust.
Grant applications now being accepted for mental health, substance abuse programs in Kaua‘i County
Nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status are invited to apply. Preference will be given to organizations that have not previously received an award and whose proposals focus on youth.
Kauaʻi Police Department adds four officers from the 102nd recruit class
Recruits Kent Morano, Brandon Chun, Kaleo Josiah and Daylin Huni have been officially sworn in as new officers for the Kauaʻi Police Department.
Lane closures scheduled for Haleko Road this week
Haleko Road lane closures planned from Rice Street to Nāwiliwili Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Jan. 8 and 9.
4 companies, including Kauaʻi firm, issued violations for providing illegal lab testing
Lab Exodus, a mobile phlebotomy service owned and operated by Rachel Moke, located in ʻEleʻele is one of 3 firms affiliated with Ulta Lab Tests, headquartered in Scottsdale, Airz., and acted as a collecting depot, where specimens were illegally collected directly from a person without a request by an authorized person, a requirement under Hawaiʻi law.
