Kauai News

No road closures were reported. However, Hanalei River was rising, with potential for flooding along Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei Bridge.

Men and women 65 years old and older who made meaningful and lasting contributions to the Garden Island are eligible.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, east winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.

It’s recommended to stay out of the water for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.

Lifeguards from Okinawa will be enhancing their skills through intensive training at key coastal locations on Kauaʻi from Feb. 16 to 20 as part of the Lifeguard Exchange Program.

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

Applications for the annual Daniel Moriarty Memorial Scholarship are open for students in conservation-related fields who are residents of Hawaiʻi.

The weather is expected to continue to improve.

Residents are advised to stay safe by preparing homes, monitoring updates from the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency, and avoiding unnecessary travel during hazardous conditions.

Several local spots are expected to tune in with big screens, cold drinks, and game-day atmospheres for the Super Bowl beginning at noon today.

Funding was awarded to projects and events that will strengthen Kauaʻi’s cultural landscape and create meaningful experiences.

Strong trade winds will bring large and very rough surf along east facing shores through Monday night.

Readers in grades kindergarten through 12 participating in the winter reading challenge that runs through Feb. 22 can win prizes from U.S. Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi.

Recipients of the scholarship offered by Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation are awarded $2,000 to support education-related expenses; applicants must be rooted in Hawaiʻi LGBT Legacy Foundation’s vision of hope, equality, unity and service to the betterment of Hawaiʻi and the people who live here.

The closures, in the vicinity of Kaua‘i Christian Fellowship, are necessary for the public’s safety and to allow The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions to conduct tree trimming along the roadway.

This session will focus on the security and privacy issues associated with artificial intelligence, providing a clear roadmap for integrating artificial intelligence tools ethically and effectively to stay one step ahead of sophisticated cyber threats.

While text messages disappear, a Valentine’s card endures; a handwritten message also carries thought — and heart — spanning miles.

Cooperative agreement between Navy and Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges supports a multi-year project focused on expanding habitat for native seabirds and water birds as well as aviation safety at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, all in an effort to reduce bird-aircraft strike hazards and advance long-term conservation on the Garden Island.

Using this new option reduces the risk of missed deadlines and will help ensure payments are on time; the partnership also reflects the county’s continued commitment to modernizing services and improving customer convenience.

The scholarships offered by the Grove Farm Foundation are open to Kauaʻi students who exemplify academic excellence, citizenship, character and community service.