Kauai News

After a six year hiatus following the death of founder Russell Haluapo in 2020, the Keiki Christmas Toy Run returns with motorcyclists coming together to support Kauaʻi’s children.

“From the lūʻau to nighttime swimming, our entire trip to the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i was a highlight reel of great experiences and great hospitality,” said Good Housekeeping’s professional travel tester in his notes.

Rich Stacey received the Laurie Loveland Award in honor of his exceptional leadership, collaboration and service in multi-state tobacco-related enforcement and policy work.

According to court records, the woman was part of a conspiracy that was acquiring controlled substances through the U.S. mail and was engaged in the distribution of methamphetamine on Kaua‘i.

There were 669,850 people employed in September and 17,200 unemployed for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,000 statewide.

This Kauaʻi detection is the first potential case in a native bird, likely introduced through infected migratory waterfowl.

Hawai‘i Democrat calls on his fellow U.S. Senate colleagues to follow example of Australian lawmakers who recently implemented a social media ban for children.

The bipartisan Bring Our Heroes Home Act would eliminate obstacles preventing families and caseworkers from accessing records needed for recovery of America’s prisoners of war and missing in action.

Credit union announces total $50,000 donation for the Hawai‘i Resilience Fund at Hawai‘i Community Foundation and Safety Net Fund at Aloha United Way as part of the statewide “Aloha for Hawai‘i” giving campaign.

Active duty Guard members, retirees, their dependents and veterans will get free admission this weekend to the sites in celebration of the Guard’s birthday Dec. 13.

Chance Swanson’s recovery from a shark attack last month, which required 11 units of blood and four units of plasma, highlights the life-saving power of blood donations.

The resort and Takenaka Corporation recently presented 4 organizations with $100,000 each in continued support of the Kauaʻi community and celebrated colleagues who have worked 30-plus years at the resort with a luncheon and presentation of financial gifts.

The vacation rental property management firm partners with Aloha Island Rentals for special holiday event that includes food drive to benefit Kaua‘i Food Bank.

The ordinance reflects Kauaʻi County’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, waste reduction, and public health, while promoting practical solutions that minimize human impact on Kaua‘i’s coastlines and natural habitats.

The latest positive sample was collected Nov. 30 and follows an earlier detection of measles virus in Maui wastewater from samples collected Nov. 18 in Central and West Maui.

The Hawai‘i Crime Dashboard displays police-level crime statistics produced through the state’s participation in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, using data based on National Incident-Based Reporting System standards.

“Understanding water quality is a fundamental challenge for everyone: it is key to assessing coral reef health and it is inseparable from human health,” said study co-author Nyssa Silbiger.

Through information provided by the public, police were able to confirm the 30-year-old’s location.

The satellite internet system will help with communications during natural disasters that include wildfires, floods and storms, said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.

Enrollment for Foundational Safety course now open; registration due by Dec. 19 for in-demand production training starting in January 2026.