Kaua‘i News
Blue Hawaiian selects Jeff Helfrick to lead company as President, CEO
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is pleased to welcome industry veteran Jeff Helfrick as its new president and CEO.
Public invited to comment on the nominees for Chief Justice, circuit judge
Gov. Josh Green must appoint a judge from the Judicial Selection Commission’s list of nominees within 30 days, which will be followed by state Senate confirmation proceedings.
Police investigate a vehicle collision that closed Kūhīo Highway for two hours Monday
A collision between an electric motorcycle and a Jeep SUV on Kūhīo Highway at Kūamoʻo Road resulted in serious injuries for the 42-year-old motorcyclist.
What you need to know about the kona low Monday on Kaua‘i: County asks residents to submit information on damages from storm
Residents will still need to file claims with insurance companies for residential damage and personal property losses.
Human-animal interactions help develop practical and communication skills
Healing Horses Kauaʻi is hosting a program that offers a unique chance to explore human-animal connections through therapeutic activities with horses beginning this month.
Motorists can expect lane closures in Kapaʻa, Hanalei this week
Kapaʻa sewage pump station rehabilitation will close a lane on Papaloa Road and Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project will cause intermittent lane closures this week.
State spotlights students, educators blazing a trail in academic excellence, innovation
Senate Education Week 2026 spotlights students, educators blazing a trail in academic excellence and innovation.
Department of Health alert public of a food recall from Hawaiʻi Costco Wholesale stores
Costco Wholesale has issued a recall for its Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and Glaze, item No. 30783, due to potential salmonella contamination.
South Maui town hit hard in kona low storm, with shoreline road becoming a river
Longtime Kīhei resident Daniel Baralt said the force of the roaring water coming down from Haleakalā “just took the cars and just played with them like toys.”
State encourages residents to expedite insurance claims after severe weather
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs urges residents to expedite insurance claims and safeguard their property by reviewing their coverage and documenting damages carefully.
New study on Kauaʻi finds surge in road deaths for Hawaiʻi’s state bird, the nēnē
A new research initiative on Kauaʻi’s west side has uncovered a disturbing rise in vehicle-related deaths of endangered nēnē along a 5-mile stretch of Kaumualiʻi Highway.
Kauaʻi middle schoolers tour Pacific Missile Range Facility to learn about available careers
Waimea Canyon Middle School students experienced a behind the scenes view of careers at the military facility and gained insight into the skills and education needed for these professions.
Vidinha Stadium is closed, reopening anticipated by fall 2026
The County of Kauaʻi is allowing the Kauaʻi Interscholastic Federation to gain limited access to the track for scheduled events, but no spectators are allowed.
Hirono, colleagues demand immediate release of Title X funding
“Any gap in Title X funding could result in over 2 million patients losing access to contraception and preventative care, worsen maternal health outcomes and increase sexually transmitted infections,” says a letter signed by Hawai’i U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, plus 34 of their Senate colleagues to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
17 lane closures scheduled during week of March 14-20 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Healing Horses Kauaʻi to host Spring Horsemanship & Riding Camp for youth
Healing Horses Kauaʻi invites children to gallop into self-discovery at its 2026 Spring Horsemanship and Riding Camps.
Several measures aimed at criminal justice reform advance to Hawaiʻi Senate after House approval
State lawmakers say the 7 measures will modernize state’s criminal justice system; Hawai‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Kelden Waltjen expressed disappointment about three of them, however, saying they ‘will only further diminish the public’s trust.’
What you need to know about the kona low Friday on Kaua‘i
High surf advisory in effect for south-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau because of southerly gale force winds associated with the kona low; Kaua‘i Community College reports it will reopen and resume operations Saturday.
Nailed it: Unusual partnership nests together for creative spotlight on Hawaiʻi’s rarest birds
In an unusual creative collaboration, ʻIwi Nails and Kahua ʻĀina partnered with Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge to spotlight and fund the conservation of Hawaiʻi’s endangered birds.
Young Brothers barge arrives at Nāwiliwili but high winds, low visibility prohibit it from entering harbor
Port of Nāwiliwili will close today at 11:30 a.m. because of heavy weather conditions, so all cargo destined for Honolulu must be in-gated no later; barge is returning to Honolulu and a recovery sailing is planned for Sunday (March 14), ocean and weather conditions permitting.
