Kauai News

The incident happened in the early morning of Nov. 21 at the Anchor Cove Shopping Center parking lot.

Damages to the structure and contents are estimated at $308,000.

Make a meaningful difference in a University of Hawaiʻi student’s life this Giving Tuesday; help them stay focused when unexpected challenges arise and know they are cared for, valued and able to thrive.

Sign-up for volunteer bell ringers opened at the end of November; make a difference in the Kaua’i community and create a new holiday tradition by participating in The Salvation Army Red Kettle fundraising campaign.

Kunane Dreier is this year’s award recipient, being honored for his outstanding contributions to HIV services in Hawai‘i.

Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System helped house 459 veterans locally during fiscal year 2025.

Hazardous ocean conditions and high current activity continue throughout the northern district of the island because of an extra-large northwest swell and warning level high surf conditions, which are forecast to continue through noon Monday.

This year’s Lights on Rice Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 5), rolling out from Vidinha Stadium and ending at the Historic Kaua‘i County Building on ‘Eiwa Street after traveling down Ho‘olako and Rice streets.

More than 30 Kaua‘i Made vendors will be selling products during the festive fair Dec. 6, with available products including handmade gifts, island-inspired crafts, local foods, seasonal treats and more.

Kolo Road access to Kūhiō Highway in Kīlauea will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for permanent striping of the Kīlauea roundabout.

Kapa’a High School lost a dramatic 13-9 game to Kailua in Division I and Waimea High School fell 42-24 to Kamehameha Maui in Division II.

Members of the public are encouraged to follow the USPS online holiday hub for all their holiday shipping information.

The monthly test of Hawaiʻi’s all-hazard Outdoor Siren and Emergency Alert System will take place across the state at 11:45 a.m. on Monday.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Large breaking waves up to 20 feet are expected along the north-facing shores of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i, and up to 15 feet along the two islands’ west-facing shores.

Trash collection is postponed for residences on Kiahuna Plantation Drive, Kolepa Street, and Kolepa Place due to staffing issues.

First responders spent part of the holiday rescuing another visiting hiker from Kalalau Trail.

Members used their inaugural meeting — in advance of meeting with the governor — to review their roles and responsibilities, discuss a general framework to proceed and develop a shared understanding of the choices before the state — lease, land exchange and condemnation.

The work is part of the Kapaʻa Homesteads Tank Project. All work and lane closures are weather permitting; schedule is subject to change.

The two new birds, both a year younger than their 5 other more established counterparts, are now taking their turn at calling the release aviary home, where they are acclimating to the sights and sounds of the forest and using the secure space to strengthen their flight and landing muscles.