Kauai News
Hours adjusted at public swimming pool on Kaua‘i due to staffing issues
The new hours go into effect starting Feb. 18.
Kaua‘i County offices closed for Presidents’ Day
Regular business hours for county offices and services will resume on Feb. 17.
‘Scary situation off the coast of Kaua‘i’: Harbor pilot slips, falls into rough waters
The pilot was reported to be climbing a rope ladder from a pilot boat alongside the 3,090-passenger cruise ship Emerald Princess on Tuesday when he slipped and fell into the water on its port — or left — side, triggering a “man overboard” emergency.
Get funding for backyard gardens, aviaries, more through Micro-Grant Food Security Grant Program
Papakōlea Community Development Corporation is awarding $5,000 micro-grants for individuals and $10,000 grants to organizations.
Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i for geotechnical subsurface exploration, improvements
Work is weather permitting.
U.S. Navy encourages Kaua‘i’s student scientists and engineers of tomorrow
Several Kaua‘i students were awarded the Naval Science Award on Feb. 7 during the 30th annual Kaua‘i Regional Science and Engineering Fair; the award honors the accomplishments of students who create and present quality projects for regional and state science and engineering fairs as well as the International Science and Engineering Fair.
Hirono, colleagues introduce measure aimed at rebuilding public schools nationwide
The Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026 is a bicameral bill targeting $130 billion in new federal infrastructure funding.
Single lane closures scheduled for part of Ala Kinoiki in Poʻipū for two months
Single-lane closures are scheduled for Ala Kinoiki Way from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Feb. 17 to April 17.
UPDATE: East-facing shores of Kaua‘i to remain under high surf advisory until Thursday morning
Strong trade winds continue to produce high surf along eastern shorelines, with large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet still expected until 6 a.m. on Thursday.
Public invited to comment on list of nominees for Intermediate Court of Appeals
Gov.Josh Green is on the clock to appoint a new associate judge from a list of nominees for the Intermediate Court of Appeals within 30 days.
Kauaʻi Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant program continues through this year
The Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant program is intended for small businesses that might face more upfront financial hurdles when retrofitting.
Service beyond uniform: Pacific Missile Range Facility conducts quarterly Adopt a Highway cleanup
“Through teamwork and shared purpose, we strengthen our [Pacific Missile Range Facility] ‘ohana, reinforce Navy core values and leave our environment better for those who come after us,” wrote the facility in a Feb. 9 Facebook post.
First statewide kōnane tournament in modern history to be held at Bishop Museum on O‘ahu
Two Kaua‘i competitors will participate in the inaugural Ka Makou Kōnane Invitational Tournament Finals on Friday.
With Kauaʻi cases of chickenpox climbing, state health officials providing free vaccinations
Chickenpox cases on the Garden Island have increased from 5 to 10 since Jan. 31 and have occurred at four schools involving children younger than 18.
Two Kaua‘i County Council members officially file candidacy for mayor
A retired Kaua‘i Police captain also filed candidacy for a county council seat.
Uncle Ben Kaili of Hilo celebrated for life of bringing Hawaiian music, joy to Big Island and beyond
Big Island musicians and Hawaiian music lovers mourn the loss of Ben Kaili, a legenday slack key guitarist from Hilo.
The Food Basket, Hawai‘i Island’s food bank, to receive $2M in federal funds
The earmarked funds will be used by the nonprofit — which also administers the statewide DA BUX Double Up Food Bucks program — to build a new steel farmers market pavilion for local farmers, food vendors and small businesses on the Big Island to sell produce.
Special Olympics Hawai‘i announces team headed to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Athletes from throughout Hawai‘i will compete in basketball, bowling and track and field in June in Minneapolis.
New study: Avian malaria widespread throughout Hawaiʻi bird communities
The study led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher — published Feb. 10 in Nature Communications — found the scourge killing native Hawaiian birds was present at 63 of 64 sites tested statewide, including areas with very different bird communities.
Department of Water closing early later this week for parking lot construction
The department will close at 1 p.m. Friday (Feb. 13); during this time, no access will be allowed to the parking lot, located at at 4398 Pua Loke St., in Līhuʻe.
