Kauai News

Minor coastal flooding along low-lying areas, and large breaking waves along north and west-facing shores is expected through Saturday morning.

With donations from customers and the public, food truck owner Brittany Schwartz is helping to reduce financial stress for families and spread joy in the community.

The goal: Understand how Career and Technical Education pathways — such as carpentry, culinary, automotive and electrical technology — translate into livable wages, strengthening the local community.

Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas

Construction completion and opening of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program-funded charging station is anticipated for February 2027.

Hawaiʻi’s lawsuit alleges TikTok deliberately exploited its users for economic gain; it’s main objective to build on compulsive use, structuring the platform to keep users engaged as long as possible.

Deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Dec. 31. All proposals must be submitted online. Grants support projects and events that enrich the Garden Isle’s cultural landscape, enhance experiences and align with community priorities.

Kaua’i’s vital community blood drive returns to the Sheraton Kauaʻi Coconut Beach Resort from Dec. 9-11, providing residents with a valuable opportunity to make a life-saving donation.

The plan is a a five-year strategy aimed at reducing risks from natural disasters and strengthening community preparedness on Kauaʻi.

Trump’s administration says funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also still commonly referred to as food stamps, will not be distributed starting next week unless those states give up requested information about benefit recipients.

Researchers are looking to document everything from the types of crops grown and water usage to educational resources and support for home gardens.

Funds raised at the gala will help Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i continue its work to provide fresh, healthy, and locally grown foods to tables through its partner agencies, school pantries, and mobile pantry distributions.

The closure begins on Wednesday and will continue through Dec. 19, weather permitting.

The website is designed to better coordinate and document programs and activities in the battle against invasive species statewide.

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.