Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters extinguish structure fire in Kapa‘a
No injuries were reported; all occupants of the single-family residence on Kualono Street were accounted. Its cause is considered unintentional and remains under investigation.
State reminds businesses to file second quarter business reports
The annual report filing period is related to the business entity’s registration date and can be filed at any time during the quarter in which the filing is due; second quarter reports must be filed by midnight June 30.
Body of missing person found at Keahua Arboretum; foul play not suspected
The woman was initially reported missing on Friday afternoon.
Hawai‘i Restaurant Association calling for Hall of Fame, Restaurant Industry Awards nominations
If you know someone who is cream of the crop and deserves 5-star recognition, now is your chance to nominate them for Hawai‘i Restaurant Association’s 2026 Hall of Fame and Restaurant Industry Awards.
Kauaʻi weather update for Sunday: Flood watch remains in effect, with 90% chance of rain, some of which could be heavy
National Weather Service in Honolulu forecasts new rainfall amounts of half an inch to three-quarters of an inch are possible Sunday, April 12, with an additional three-quarters of an inch to 1 inch of new rainfall possible overnight into Monday, April 13.
Kaua‘i hālau finishes strong in women’s division of the Merrie Monarch Festival’s hula competition
The kāne from Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua, under the direction of Kumu Robert Keano Ka‘upu IV
from Kona, O‘ahu, captured the overall win in this year’s 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Festival’s hula competition.
Kauaʻi next generation leaders launch Pulse Survey to shape 2026 Ka Pewa Youth Summit
Youth leaders from Kauaʻi invite high school students throughout the county to complete a newly launched survey designed to capture what matters most to young people and directly inform programming and more during the upcoming summit.
Saturday Kaua‘i severe weather updates: Showers, isolated thunderstorms to spread over western half of state overnight
More flash flooding is possible, with the heaviest rain anticipated over O‘ahu and Moloka‘i, and possibly Kaua‘i.
IN PHOTOS: 63rd annual Merrie Monarch Royal Parade pageantry in full force
SunRa Adziyaomamawu, a senior at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo, photographs the sights and pageantry of the parade that marched through downtown Hilo on Saturday morning, April 11, 2026.
‘The Story of Poke’: Learn how this uniquely Hawaiian dish became a global culinary sensation
No matter which way you make it — with Hawaiian salt, shoyu, mayonnaise or whatever, even if it’s not with tuna — the classic raw fish dish is spreading Hawaiian culture and aloha around the world; learn more in a 30-minute documentary debuting Sunday, April 12, on Spectrum OC16 Channel 16.
UPDATE: Wastewater spill at Waimea treatment plant reaches about 140,000 gallons
Warning signs will remain posted until Hawai‘i Department of Health provides clearance that the waters are back to safe levels; Kaua’i County Department of Public Works Wastewater Management Division continues working on immediate repair projects.
Flood watch in effect through beginning of week; state urges continued vigilance
With statewide flood watch extended: “We urge everyone to stay informed and be prepared to act if needed,” said said state Adjutant General and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Director Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan.
17th annual Art at the Capitol next week in Honolulu
The free, family-friendly event is open to the public and celebrates local art, performances and culture; this year’s theme is “Urban Canvases; Culture in Motion.”
UPDATE: Road closure scheduled for Pe‘e Road in Po‘ipū delayed because of severe weather
The road closure and related ongoing construction project — which was also delayed — now are slated to continue April 13-17, weather permitting.
Storm prompts delay of final Kauaʻi water rate community meeting
Kauaʻi’s community meeting on the proposed water rate increase, originally canceled due to severe weather, has been rescheduled for April 15.
Merrie Monarch group contest begins with plenty of powerful moments during beloved hula kahiko night
Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo on the Big Island was packed as 29 groups of kāne (men) and wāhine (women) from 19 hula hālau performed hula kahiko to share the moʻolelo of Hawaiʻi with all in attendance.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority accepting funding proposals for festivals, experiences, events
Nonprofit organizations and government agencies can apply for state tourism funding for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.
16 lane closures scheduled during week of April 11-17 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Friday severe weather updates for Kauaʻi: Multiple Kōkeʻe Contour Road closures caused by washouts
Sections of the road between Haʻeleʻele Ridge Road (Trail 3) and Polihale Ridge Road (Trail 4), as well as between Polihale Ridge Road (Trail 4) and Kaʻaweiki Ridge Road (Trail 5), were closed until further notice.
UPDATE: Flood flash warning has been canceled for Kauaʻi
The National Weather Service has lifted the flash flood warning for Kauaʻi.
