Kaua‘i News
Spectrum OC16 showing Hawaiʻi State high school football playoffs with no fee or subscription
For the first time, Spectrum OC16’s coverage of the Hawaiʻi High School Athletic Association state football playoffs, including the D1 Open Championship, will be available to all viewers with no pay-per-view fee or subscription.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health launches free mobile app to help people quit smoking
The QuitLogix app offers free tobacco cessation services: nicotine patches, gum and lozenges, and custom support.
State Commerce Department working to fix problems with new online business registration system
The department is facing a four-month delay in processing new registrations and a backlog of 40,000 filings, impacting businesses statewide.
Four legends, including 1 from Kauaʻi, inducted into Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame
Five-time state outrigger canoe champ, 1976 U.S. Open Surfing champion and 1977 U.S. Open Tandem Surfing champ Lāʻola Lake Aʻea is a member of the 2026 hall of fame class, honored for surfing and paddling accomplishments as well as lasting contributions to the water sports community.
UH Mānoa briefs for Nov. 12: Register for autism evaluation training, Shidler College celebrates scholarships, UH Athletics raises over $2 million
Stories coming from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Jake Shimabukuro returns to Kaua‘i’s Porter Pavilion
While the pavilion at Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea is sold out, there’s still lawn space available! So plan to bring a chair or blanket for this beautiful evening experience under the stars.
Trio of Hawai‘i-based vets honored by American Red Cross in celebration of Veterans Day
These veterans bring larger meaning to the concept of duty to country and community, and while their military and professional backgrounds are quite diverse, all were led to volunteer with the nonprofit.
State declares traffic emergency zone to expedite Kūhiō Highway repairs near Lumahaʻi Beach
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has designated an emergency zone along Kūhiō Highway near Lumahaʻi after heavy Halloween rains caused slope erosion that encroached on the roadway, prompting lane restrictions.
Officials advise no swimming, recreational ocean activities on north- and west-facing shores
The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau until 6 p.m. Thursday.
Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex tennis, basketball courts to temporarily close
The Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 closure is necessary for crews to complete remedial work to address damage caused by adverse weather conditions and passage of Hurricane Lowell.
Kauaʻi schedules one-day closure of Poʻipū Beach Park for maintenance, sand restoration
Po‘ipū Beach Park will be closed Nov. 12 for maintenance and cleanup related to Hurricane Lowell recovery efforts.
Residential trash pickup delayed in Hanapēpē, ʻEleʻele
Staffing issues are causing a delay and residents are being asked to leave their carts out until they are serviced.
90 days after kidney transplant, Army veteran urges fellow vets to put their health first
Army veteran Tom Munoz is honoring an unknown donor’s generosity while raising awareness about resources that help veterans find a second chance at life.
Temporary green waste sites in Kapaʻa, Kīlauea to close
Both sites, to be shuttered Nov. 17, provided a short-term option to help residents clear storm-related green waste in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell.
Free disaster-related soil, water testing once again available for eligible Hawaiʻi farmers
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience services include soil, plant health and agricultural water testing, which can help guide decisions about how to recover.
Online hearing Wednesday for intent to declare traffic emergency zone on part of Kūhiō Highway
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation wants to declare emergency zone near Lumahaʻi at mile post 5.4 to shore up shoulder erosion.
High surf advisory issued for north, west shorelines of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu report surf heights will build through Wednesday, peak Wednesday night and maintain advisory level heights Thursday.
McDonald’s in Hawaiʻi to honor veterans with free breakfast on Veterans Day
Veterans and active-duty service members can choose any breakfast sandwich for free by showing a valid military or veteran ID.
15-year-old rescued after falling 15 to 20 feet while hiking Kalalau Trail along Nāpali Coast
The teenager suffered an apparent head injury from the fall and was air lifted to Princeville Airport.
Kauaʻi hunting units reopen for game bird, game mammal seasons
Hunters are encouraged to check current hunting area information before heading into the field and report any significant hazards encountered during their hunts.
