Kaua‘i News
UPDATE: Road closure scheduled for Pe‘e Road in Po‘ipū delayed because of severe weather
The road closure and related ongoing construction project — which was also delayed — now are slated to continue April 13-17, weather permitting.
Storm prompts delay of final Kauaʻi water rate community meeting
Kauaʻi’s community meeting on the proposed water rate increase, originally canceled due to severe weather, has been rescheduled for April 15.
Merrie Monarch group contest begins with plenty of powerful moments during beloved hula kahiko night
Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.
Saturday Kaua‘i severe weather updates: Flood watch extended for all islands
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu say a disturbance approaching from the northwest is expected to renew deep tropical moisture across all Hawaiian Islands beginning late tonight; given saturated soils and elevated stream levels following recent heavy rainfall, flooding could redevelop quickly.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority accepting funding proposals for festivals, experiences, events
Nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for state tourism funding for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.
16 lane closures scheduled during week of April 11-17 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Friday severe weather updates for Kauaʻi: Multiple Kōkeʻe Contour Road closures caused by washouts
Sections of the road between Haʻeleʻele Ridge Road (Trail 3) and Polihale Ridge Road (Trail 4), as well as between Polihale Ridge Road (Trail 4) and Kaʻaweiki Ridge Road (Trail 5), were closed until further notice.
UPDATE: Flood flash warning has been canceled for Kauaʻi
The National Weather Service has lifted the flash flood warning for Kauaʻi.
Warning signs posted after wastewater spill reported at Waimea Wastewater Treatment Plant
The spill on Kaua‘i involves treated and disinfected wastewater from the plant’s holding tanks.
Volcano Watch: Caldera clues; tephra deposits from past episodic eruptions of Big Island’s Kīlauea
A look further back in the geologic record reveals that several lava fountaining eruptions similar to the ongoing one in Halemaʻumaʻu occurred within Kīlauea caldera within the past 500 years.
Federal tax relief for Hawaiʻi individuals, businesses affected by flooding, mudslides
Some Hawaiʻi taxpayers in disaster areas taxpayers now have until July 8 to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Despite bad weather Friday, Hawaiʻi State Legislature is open for key deadline for bills
Due to the severe weather occurring Friday on Oʻahu, members of the public are encouraged to virtually view floor sessions and committee hearings of the State Legislature.
Kaua‘i dancer places 4th runner-up in Miss Aloha Hula during Merrie Monarch Festival
The hula competition in Hilo continues on Friday with group performances by 19 hālau with kahiko. The competition will culminate on Saturday with ‘auana performances.
Kauaʻi under flash flood, brown water advisory following heavy rainfall
Amid heavy rains, Kauaʻi residents are urged to exercise caution as the National Weather Service issues a flash flood warning, along with a brown water advisory for streams and beaches.
Kauaʻi County Council approves Santos for environmental seat on Planning Commission
Mayor Derek Kawakami had nominated Kūleialoha Santos, vice president and owner of Unlimited Construction Services, to fill the vacant seat on the Planning Commission.
Another travel-related dengue virus case reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has deployed teams to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area.
Kaua‘i firefighters respond to lithium-ion battery incident in Kapa‘a
Firefighters were dispatched to a report of fumes coming out of a 3-wheel Akimoto vehicle on Kūhiō Highway shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Monitor real-time stream conditions as storm approaches Hawaiian Islands
Federal, state and county agencies are monitoring 88 locations across the five main Hawaiian Islands.
Strengthening system northwest of islands continues to support ‘increasingly active weather pattern’
More intense heavy rainfall, which could lead to more flooding in already drowned locations throughout the state, along with isolated thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, strong winds and hazardous winter weather atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa still in the forecast.
Thursday weather updates: Ponding, down trees close roads; Kalalau Trail, Polihale State Park also closed
A flood advisory is expected to continue through 10:45 a.m.
