Kaua‘i News
Applications now open for Hurricane Lowell business recovery grants
Onetime grants of $5,000 or $10,000 are available for eligible non-agricultural small businesses and nonprofits that experienced physical damage or economic losses caused directly by Hurricane Lowell; will be awarded on first-come, first-served basis, so those interested encouraged to apply quickly.
Briefs for Oct. 14: Veterans Day ceremony to honor generations of service, art exhibit explores Native Hawaiian themes
The Veterans Day Sunset Ceremony and the PUKA photography exhibition will be on Oʻahu.
Brown water advisory has been issued for Kōloa Landing
Beach users are urged to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Lowell recovery
Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.
Wailua Mauka Bridge to close completely on Sunday
Crews will maintain two-way traffic on the Mayor Bryan Baptiste Memorial Bridge with one lane in each direction.
Port Allen Airport parking lot remains closed as crews restructure sand dunes at Salt Pond Beach
The Port Allen Airport parking lot remains closed through Friday to facilitate volunteers as they reconstruct the sand dunes that protect the local salt ponds.
Kaua‘i delegation to talk legislative priorities, Lowell recovery at upcoming town hall
The evening will include a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
Kauaʻi veterans return home from Washington, D.C., after trip to honor their service during Vietnam era
Kauaʻi veterans returned home to Honolulu for receptions after a poignant Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
ʻOhana Relief Fest to offer free disaster recovery resources on Kauaʻi’s North Shore
Join Kauaʻi’s North Shore community on Sunday for a day that also includes live music and family fun.
Youth Climate Summit invites Hawaiʻi keiki, teens, young adults to state Capitol for 2026 event
Participants will have a proven platform to pitch their vision, collaborate with decision-makers and drive tangible legislative solutions for local communities.
Hā‘ena State Park reopens later this week to public
However, overnight camping and hiking past the 2-mile point along the Kalalau Trail will remain closed until further notice; also find updates about access and closures at other state parks on the island.
Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i to open Kaua‘i’s first dedicated teen center
Once opened, the new center will expand the club’s capacity to serve youth, including those on the nearly 100-person waitlist for the nonprofit’s programming.
Brown water advisory issued for Kaua‘i beach
The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain.
Bishop Museum offers cultural education through elaborate exhibitions, weekly programs
The Bishop Museum, the State of Hawaiʻi Museum of Natural and Cultural History, announced the rest of its schedule of exhibitions, programs and events for October.
Maui family court judge, judiciary employees honored during Jurist of the Year awards
Family Court Judge James Rouse of Maui was named 2026 Hawaiʻi Jurist of the Year.
Donation from Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan will advance expansion of medical respite
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg donated $900,000 to Project Vision Hawaiʻi, which will help expanded the development of Pūlama Ola Kauaʻi, a medical respite in Līhuʻe.
Hawaiʻi residents healthier and more satisfied than two years ago, according to new survey
However, the survey did show that more residents are thinking about leaving the islands.
University of Hawaiʻi seeks public input on proposed Mauna Kea Master Plan revisions
The University of Hawaiʻi is calling for public input on proposed updates to its “E Ō I Nā Leo” (Listen to the Voices) master plan for Mauna Kea.
New virtual program expands access to mental health and substance use treatment
Virtual behavioral health outpatient program for behavioral health, substance use and mental health launches to residents statewide.
Surfrider Kauaʻi announces conservation efforts, NOAA seeks public input on seabed mining
Surfrider Kauaʻi is hosting beach clean ups, Eyes on the Reef is monitoring coral bleaching and NOAA has reported that the Trump administration may allow seabed mining.
