Kauai News

Hawai‘i joins the nation this year in observing the annual Smokeout today (Nov. 20), and Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages island residents to use this date to quit — even if it is for a day.

Wailuā River State Park in Kapaʻa will begin charging parking fees for nonresidents and commercial vehicles; Hawaiʻi residents, however, will continue to receive free parking.

Organization responds to 20% more home fires during the holiday months, many of which are sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations.

Committee members reviewed applications from organizations and agencies throughout the state seeking a portion of the allocated $50 million in nonprofit grant funding, and they will announce their decisions Thursday (Nov. 20).

Gaseous pillars and a sparkling star cluster, reminiscent of rain in ʻōhiʻa forests, featured in the image from Gemini North telescope atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island.

Funds will support the 6-person operation that feeds residents of all ages, including delivering easy-to-prepare, low-sodium and high-protein meals to elderly.

A high surf advisory is in effect through Thursday afternoon, with waves expected to reach up to 18 feet around Niʻihau and Kauaʻi, according to the National Weather Service.

On Tuesday afternoon, a two-vehicle collision on Kūhiō Highway near Kapaka Street in Kauaʻi injured two people and led to a temporary road closure.

Event raises $90,597 to support Child and Family Service programs on Kaua‘i; plans are to make the tournament an annual tradition, continuing to “rally for families” and ensure every serve counts toward a stronger, healthier island community.

Secondary traffic crashes are the No. 1 cause of death nationwide for emergency responders.

While the longest federal government shutdown in the nation’s history ended last week, many residents continue to face financial strain as they await delayed pay and benefits.

Mark your calendars now for these special events, including the Kōloa Elementary School Holiday Bag Fundraiser and a Small Business Saturday celebration.

Road work and closures, weather permitting, are now slated for Nov. 24 to Dec. 5; the project was pushed back from its original schedule this week because of inclement weather.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is calling on national leadership to include Native Hawaiian voices in negotiations regarding expiring military leases on Hawaiʻi public lands.

The massive four-year project began after the 2021 landslide across Kūhiō Highway severed access to the North Shore of the island.

Researchers from the university’s Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology discovered that indigenous aquaculture systems effectively shield fish populations from the negative impacts of climate change, demonstrating resilience and bolstering local food security.

The first event starts today and will be held at the Līhu‘e Salvation Army, 4182 Harvey St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will remain in Aotearoa for six months, which will allow the canoes to wait out the South Pacific hurricane season before continuing the Moananuiākea Voyage.

The Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a 25.75% rate increase for the limited liability company, Young Brothers, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

For the first time, scientists have calculated a detailed “energetic budget” for Hawaiʻi’s short-finned pilot whales, revealing what it takes to power their extreme, 2,600-foot dives for food.