Kaua‘i News

Tropical Depression Fifteen-E is expected to produce rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 6 inches, across the Hawaiian Islands.

The American Red Cross’s home fire safety campaign aims to have every community member feel informed, feel prepared, and know what to do during an emergency.

During his tenure, Hilton R. Raethel is widely recognized for collaborating with county, state and federal government agencies on Hawaiʻi’s healthcare response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

General phone lines for county departments are being restored and officials advise to speak with a live person vs. leaving a voice message to get the quickest response; state staff also continues to visit the county hurricane resource centers to help with unemployment and other questions.

“Our families have been through a lot these past couple of weeks, and the last thing anyone needs is a permit fee or an expired license standing in the way of getting back on their feet,” said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.

Utility cooperative reports as of Tuesday afternoon about 732 members remain without power, with restoration total standing at 98%.

Police report a 2018 Toyota SUV was eastbound Tuesday morning on ʻElepaio Road when it made a left turn onto Alae Road and stuck a 91-year-old Kekaha bicyclist who later succumbed to to his injuries.

Tourism industry leaders are coming together in Honolulu for the annual Hawaiʻi’s Visitor Industry Conference Thursday and Friday.

Also honored was Kauaʻi teacher Tammy Carvalho of Kapaʻa Elementary.

Hurricane Lowell has left Kaua’i’s National Tropical Botanical Gardens in disarray, with damaged trees, infrastructure, and rare plant collections forcing a suspension of public tours as recovery efforts continue.

Designs may incorporate the Girl Scout trefoil, Queen Liliʻuokalani, the Hawaiian flag or other elements tied to local Girl Scout history.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative will be working along Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of Tamba Surf Company and Kapa‘a Animal Clinic to replace utility poles that were damaged in Hurricane Lowell and from a motor vehicle accident.

The public is urged to use caution when accessing forested areas, as many unmitigated hazards exist.

At UH, 80% of first-time undergraduates across 10 campuses graduated debt-free during the 2024–25 academic year.

“We’ve lost years and years of sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears during 14-hour workdays in the fields, no matter what the weather was pounding rain or scorching sunlight — all gone in one night,” said Usa Meephol, whose family owns three farms on Kaua’i.

There is no firm date yet for when full services will be restored, as in-person services depend on County IT restoring the connection to the state mainframe.

The storm is currently not a threat to the Hawaiian Islands.

U.S. congresswoman who represents Hawai‘i’s 2nd Congressional District in Washington, which includes Kaua‘i County, recently came to the West Kaua‘i installation to see firsthand damage from Hurricane Lowell as well as speak with sailors, installation personnel and officials.

Fall 2026 cohort sessions are designed to provide caregivers with information, support and practical tools to help them navigate the challenges of caring for someone with dementia.

Some offices could reopen sooner than others, depending on when computer systems are restored. The county will share updates as in-person services resume.