Kaua‘i News
Volcano Watch: Watching volcanoes move, one survey at a time
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory relies heavily on global positioning satellite data to monitor volcanic activity in Hawaiʻi; data collected are by a combination of permanent stations and annual surveys, giving scientists a picture of Mauna Loa’s changing shape through time.
The Wellness Event returns to Walmart stores statewide just in time for busy back-to-school season
Customers can receive a variety of health screenings, connect with Walmart pharmacists and learn more about resources that support overall wellness; walk-ins are welcome and no registration is required for the July 25 event at Līhuʻe Walmart.
Former Kaua‘i resident indicted with trafficking fentanyl charge
The charge stems from an incident on May 23, 2025, when law enforcement executed a search warrant on the 55-year-old woman’s vehicle and seized approximately 81.5 grams of fentanyl.
REMINDER: Roads temporarily closed, Kōloa Shuttle schedule modified during upcoming Kōloa Plantation Days
Ho‘owili Road will be closed the morning of July 26 to accommodate the festival’s Family Fun Run, while portions of Poʻipū, Kōloa and Maluhia roads will be shuttered for several hours causing several stops of the Kōloa Shuttle to be canceled the afternoon of July 25 for the annual parade.
Chef from Thailand brings global culinary experience to Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi
Chef Suttichai Sripolpa developed his passion for cooking while working in his family’s restaurant in the Udon Thani province of Thailand.
32nd installment of Made in Hawaiʻi Festival scheduled in August
Mark your calendars now; tickets go on sale Aug. 1 for what is hyped as what is expected to be the Honolulu festival’s biggest and best year yet.
Hurricane Fausto Friday Update: Storm becomes Category 2 overnight but expected to weaken before reaching Hawaiʻi
The current forecast brings the system near or just north of the Hawaiian Islands during the early to middle portions of next week and as a tropical storm.
UPDATE: High surf advisory extended through Friday evening for Garden Isleʻs south-facing shorelines
The NWS has extended the high surf advisory, which now remains in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.
Full-scale, multiagency emergency response exercise scheduled for Nāwiliwili Harbor next Thursday
The exercise is part of a training series aimed at enhancing preparedness for emergencies, which is set for Saturday, July 25 to Friday, July 31.
Department of Transportation: Campaign signs not allowed to be posted along state highways
That includes on overpasses, fencing, signposts and poles as well as anywhere visible from the highway; illegally placed signs will be removed.
High fecal bacteria levels detected islandwide
Surfrider Kaua‘i’s Blue Water Task Force finds 11 sites around the Garden Isle with very high levels of enterococcus in July water samplings.
51st installment of Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition and Festival kicks off
Total of 15 hālau from throughout Hawaiʻi, including one from the Big Island and one from Kauaʻi, are participating in the festival, that runs from July 23-25 and caps off a full week of Native Hawaiian programming on Oʻahu.
First hurricane of the season churns toward Hawai‘i
Hurricane Fausto is moving toward the west near 13 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
Kauaʻi public charter school that teaches Niʻihau dialect can open on time until lease dispute is settled
Fifth Circuit Court Judge Stephanie R.S. Char granted a temporary restraining order Wednesday preventing the termination of the charter school’s lease while a broader legal dispute over a sharp rent increase moves forward.
North Shore Give to host free virtual emergency preparedness forum as hurricane season continues
Residents can improve their emergency readiness now by joining the free online forum hosted by North Shore Give.
Kaua’i Ocean Safety officials advise no swimming, recreational ocean activities at Hanalei Bay
Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Water Branch the afternoon of July 22 issued a brown water advisory for the bay; officials remind public to stay out of water anywhere it appears brown or murky.
UPDATE: Brown water advisory declared for three beaches on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beachgoers to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially at Hanamaulu Beach, Niumalu Beach and Hanalei Bay.
Department of Transportation declare traffic emergency zone after finding a subsurface void under Kaumualiʻi Highway in ʻŌmaʻo
The traffic emergency zone allows the Department of Transportation to work quickly to restore support beneath the roadway.
Briefs from Capitol Hill for July 22: Affordable housing, Iran war, military promotions, Jones Act and more
A quick look at recent news from and moves made by Hawai‘i lawmakers serving in Washington, D.C.
Battalion Chief Pablo honored for 27 years of service with Kauaʻi Fire Department
‘I thank the Lord for such a blessed life and a blessed career, and I’m grateful to everyone who helped me along the way,’ said retiring Jayson Pablo. ‘Most of all, thank you to the island of Kauaʻi for letting me serve these past 27 years. I’ve received so much from this department; the privileges, the opportunities and the friendships that will last a lifetime.’
