Kaua‘i News

Surfrider Kaua‘i’s Blue Water Task Force finds 11 sites around the Garden Isle with very high levels of enterococcus in July water samplings.

Total of 15 hālau from throughout Hawaiʻi, including one from the Big Island and one from Kauaʻi, are participating in the festival, that runs from July 23-25 and caps off a full week of Native Hawaiian programming on Oʻahu.

Hurricane Fausto is moving toward the west near 13 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.

Fifth Circuit Court Judge Stephanie R.S. Char granted a temporary restraining order Wednesday preventing the termination of the charter school’s lease while a broader legal dispute over a sharp rent increase moves forward.

Residents can improve their emergency readiness now by joining the free online forum hosted by North Shore Give.

National Weather Service issues high surf advisory that goes into effect at 6 a.m. July 23 and will continue through 6 a.m. July 24, with surf of 8 to 12 feet expected because of a moderate, long-period south swell.

Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Water Branch the afternoon of July 22 issued a brown water advisory for the bay; officials remind public to stay out of water anywhere it appears brown or murky.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beachgoers to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially at Hanamaulu Beach, Niumalu Beach and Hanalei Bay.

The traffic emergency zone allows the Department of Transportation to work quickly to restore support beneath the roadway.

A quick look at recent news from and moves made by Hawai‘i lawmakers serving in Washington, D.C.

‘I thank the Lord for such a blessed life and a blessed career, and I’m grateful to everyone who helped me along the way,’ said retiring Jayson Pablo. ‘Most of all, thank you to the island of Kauaʻi for letting me serve these past 27 years. I’ve received so much from this department; the privileges, the opportunities and the friendships that will last a lifetime.’

The 24th anniversary competition is slated for Aug. 1-2 at Kapaʻa Beach Park, featuring hundreds of dancers, drummers and cultural practitioners as well as thousands of people expected to attend.

Kalena Park’s basketball and pickleball courts will be temporarily closed on Wednesday while county crews plant new trees along Rice Street’s rock wall to improve the park’s landscape.

Schedule changes for afternoon of July 25 because of road closures associated with annual Kōloa Plantation Days Parade.

New aircraft will strengthen interisland service, enhance guest experience with new modern onboard amenities and better serve an increasing capacity.

Applications are now open for Kauaʻi’s Cultural Programs & Events Grant Program, offering up to $165,000 to support initiatives that preserve the island’s cultural heritage.

Students across Hawaiʻi are set to return to school on August 3, armed with new guidelines, including a statewide cellphone policy that restricts usage during school hours.

Learn more about the second leading cancer in Hawaiʻi during the Hawaiʻi Colorectal Cancer Summit 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 24 in-person or virtually.

New groundbreaking research from the University of Hawai‘i challenges previous beliefs as it reveals that the Hawaiian mantle plume has significantly heated over 47 million years.

Residents of Wailua Homesteads near Kuamoʻo Road can expect water disruptions as essential repairs are conducted on a local water tank.