Kaua‘i News
Join Surfrider Kauaʻi, partners for free screening of ‘Earth’s Greatest Enemy’
Eye-opening investigative documentary will be presented free July 30 at Philippine Cultural Center in Puhi in partnership with Hōʻike Kauaʻi Community Media and Kauaʻi Climate Action Coalition.
2026 primary election ballots in the mail; ballot drop box locations announced
Kaua’i County elections officials also remind voters that ballots must be received — NOT postmarked — by 7 p.m. the night of the primaries, Aug. 8.
Traffic advisory: Road closures planned for Kōloa Plantation Days Parade
Motorists should drive with caution and allow additional time to get to their destination as traffic delays are expected; roads open for travel in and out of Poʻipū will be Ala Kalanikaumaka and Ala Kinoiki.
‘Fablehaven’ author Brandon Mull brings fantasy storytelling to Līhuʻe Public Library
The New York Times bestselling authori will provide a free public presentation on July 21 that focuses on creativity, storytelling, reading and his writing process, combining humor with practical advice.
Hawai‘i comes in first — at being worst state for business
The fix for a bad business climate isn’t more bureaucracy. It’s less. Reducing taxes and regulations help revitalize the economy. If only our lawmakers would embrace those policies more often.
Kauaʻi Housing Agency to host free first-time homebuyer education event July 30
The event, with a theme “Homeownership Starts with Education,” will help prospective homebuyers better understand the steps involved in purchasing a home while connecting them with local housing professionals and resources.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative seeks recovery of costs incurred by wildfire mitigation plans, projects
The utility co-op requested to establish an initial surcharge to recover about $9.4 million in operations and maintenance, capital costs and compliance efforts.
Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission elects new chairperson, welcomes 2 new members
Two-term commission vice president Michael Golojuch Jr. is panel’s new leader; Dr. Sylvia Romm and Crissi Doyle, the commission’s first transgender member, added to its ranks.
‘Unexpected and encouraging’: Hawaiian insect discoveries offer hope for rare species
New populations of Hawaiian moths and damselflies found in unexpected locations.
2,000-plus expected to gather for 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention on Oʻahu
The event is July 20-22 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, features week of Native Hawaiian programming including cultural workshops, discussions about key issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi’s communities, Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace and special performances.
Single lane closure set for Kahiliholo Road through November
Crews will replace two concrete box culverts and 300 feet of guardrail on Kahiliholo Road from July 27 to Nov. 30.
Lane closures scheduled through July 24 on several roadways around Kaua‘i
Remember: Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.
Lane closures scheduled for Po‘ipū, Kōloa, Maluhia roads in Kōloa
Closures are planned for 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20-24, weather permitting, and are necessary for roadside and shoulder vegetation maintenance.
Department of Water plans repairs, intermittent outages along upper Kuamoʻo Road
Residents of Wailua Homesteads near Kuamoʻo Road can expect water disruptions as essential repairs are conducted on a local water tank.
No injuries reported following brush fire near Hanamāʻulu Beach Park
There were no threats reported to nearby structures.
Green Fee funding available for community-based projects to protect Hawai‘i’s forests, watersheds, wetlands
Funding for these projects is coming from the newly created Green Fee, established in 2025, to support Hawai‘i’s environmental stewardship.
Volcano Watch: When will Halemaʻumaʻu fill with lava?
The easiest answer to the question of whether lava will flow out of the caldera is — it depends!
Summer horsemanship camp, Poop Drop Fundraiser at Healing Horses Kauaʻi
Healing Horses Kauaʻi welcomes children to participate in its exciting 2026 summer horsemanship and riding camps, featuring interactive horseback riding lessons.
Waimea River mouth stabilizes after community effort to mitigate immediate flood threat
As the river returns to its usual course, residents emphasize the need for long-term solutions to protect the island’s only black sand beach.
Report released from 2026 Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response survey
Survey teams throughout the course of 5 days completed a total of 175 interviews islandwide, collecting valuable data about health, well-being and emergency plans of Kauaʻi residents.
