Kauai News

County issues reminder that the deadline to file an appeal is Dec. 31; a new online Real Property Tax Appeal application system also now live on county’s website.

Casey Watabu of Līhuʻe and teammate Matthew Ma of Pearl City, Oʻahu, are second alternates for the championship in the event the 2 Big Island men and second-place finishers in the qualifying round can’t make it for any reason.

And since it’s Christmas Eve, NORAD once again is tracking Santaʻs journey around the world to deliver toys to children.

A serious single-vehicle crash on Kūhiō Highway on Tuesday afternoon left a child critically injured after being ejected from a Toyota SUV.

Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi and Eddie Aikau Foundation team up to host ‘Catch a Big Wave with Your Longboard’ statewide sweepstakes for chance to win a surfboard with unique hand-drawn designs; community surf event planned in Kona to be emceed by comedian and social media star Tumua.

Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke says the approval of Connect Kākou to receive the funding is an important step toward bringing reliable broadband internet to communities throughout the state.

The most recent eruptive event at the Big Island volcano produced lava fountains reaching up to 1,400 feet before coming to an end; dual geysers pumped out 13 million cubic yards of molten rock.

The Hoʻolei Scholarship will cover the remaining tuition costs for students still in need of financial assistance after federal financial aid is applied for first-year tuition, allowing them to focus on their education instead of finances.

Kōloa resort offering to-go meals designed to feed a family of 4 so residents and visitors alike can relax, celebrate and truly enjoy the holiday with loved ones.

An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on O‘ahu hoisted the 61-year-old woman, who was experiencing septic shock, and brought her safely to The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu.

New developments in the 15-year-old murder cold case on Kaua‘i have led to the arrest warrant for a 57-year-old man who may now be on the Big Island.

According to Kaua‘i Fire Department, crews received a report at approximately 1:05 p.m. on Monday of the 66-year-old female visitor, who was injured near the Hanakāpīʻai stream crossing.

The rare ongoing eruption within Halema’uma’u Crater inside the summit caldera on Kīlauea began Dec. 23, 2024, and has produced 38 episodes with No. 39 expected any day now.

With increasing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in everyday items, the Kauaʻi Fire Department emphasize the importance of safe handling to prevent fires and toxic gases.

A pickup truck that crossed into the wrong lane left three pedestrians injured Sunday night on Kauaʻi’s Ho‘owili Road, leading to the arrest of 52-year-old Nita Fostanes.

Monico’s Restaurant Bar & Taqueria in Kapaʻa has unexpectedly closed due to eviction, stunning regulars just before the holidays.

Observations of AT 2024wpp, including data from the W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island, reveal that luminous fast blue optical transients are driven by extreme stellar destruction — not supernovae

There are 4 different rule changes that the council says will significantly change the way species such as the Hawaiian monk seal, brown booby, hawksbill sea turtle and more are protected.

The purpose of the briefings is to ensure public dollars are being spent responsibly and on priorities that meet the needs of Hawai’i’s residents prior to the start of the legislative session.

A rare tornado warning was briefly issued for Niʻihau, at the southern end of the Hawaiian Island, early Friday as an unusual storm system moved in, but no damage was reported.