Kaua‘i News

State agriculture officials say the new law that took effect July 1 is intended to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions while highlighting Hawaiʻi’s commercial tuna industry.

Kōloa Plantation Days is hosted every year in July on Kaua‘i’s south shore. The 2026 installment is planned for July 17-26 with the theme “The Last Harvest” and grand marshal Ada Henne Koene.

The rate has increased from $30 to $50 per day.

A brief look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

Internet service is available at all Kauaʻi County departments.

Hawaiʻi recorded a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rate of 10.92% in fiscal year 2025, exceeding both the congressional threshold and the national average, according to data released Wednesday by the US Department of Agriculture.

Eligible charities that complete overdue filings and satisfy registration requirements can have their applicable late fees and penalties waived.

On July 4, the U.S. Postal Service will suspend operations throughout Hawaiʻi for Independence Day, resuming normal services on July 6.

The groups challenging the project have raised concerns about the size of the project, the impact of increased traffic, parking demands and emergency access on the narrow rural roads in the Kauaʻi town.

The legislation is also meant to help protect Hawai‘i artists and creators.

Installing these raised crosswalks will physically remind drivers to maintain the 25-mph speed limit through Hanalei town.

State health officials issued a wastewater discharge advisory because of the spill; the public is advised to stay out of waters near the sewage pump station until the advisory is canceled.

The County of Kauaʻi Housing Agency will be moving back to the regular office space and will close from July 6 to 7.

The 2026 Water Quality Report will go over all nine water systems from Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025.

National average price of gasoline on July 4 projected at $3.75 per gallon, still about 65 cents more than the national Fourth of July average in 2025 and nearly $1 higher than where gas prices started at the beginning of this year, despite several weeks of declines.

Act 238 requires local tuna fisheries and associated seafood markets to have a country of origin label to better inform and safeguard consumers by July 1.

The graduation marks a historic milestone for Kauaʻi and the state.

An investigation found that three of the largest egg producers worked together to artificially increase the prices of eggs nationwide for years.

Hawaiʻi’s outdoor warning sirens will undergo their routine monthly test at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, in conjunction with the Emergency Alert System test.

University on July 1 will implement the updated policy and procedures on an interim basis systemwide; requires activities follow reasonable, viewpoint-neutral standards such as managing noise levels, designating appropriate posting areas and ensuring building access remains unobstructed.