Kauai News
Splish, splash, they had a blast: County hosts water education festival for Kauaʻi fifth-graders
Project WET empowers educators to engage youth and help them understand water so they can solve local and global challenges.
14 lane closures scheduled during week of Oct. 26-31 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.
County of Kauaʻi updates residents on status of refuse stations
The Kapaʻa Station remains closed for renovations until December, although green service has resumed there.
500-plus hands, hearts help restore part of rock wall at 600-year-old Alakoko Fishpond
“To every volunteer, partner and supporter who showed up with aloha and intention, mahalo nui loa. Each stone placed, each meal shared, and each song sung strengthens not just the wall, but the community that surrounds it.” — from a mahalo letter by Mālama Hulē‘ia Executive Director Sara Bowen
Kaua‘i detective named a Hawai‘i TOP COP
Hsu is a veteran investigator with Kaua‘i Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division. He is known for his methodical case work, relentless pursuit of justice and leadership qualities.
‘We were getting approval’: Momoa knew ‘Chief of War’ was going down right path being blessed by special geological event
One of the actor, director and producer’s favorite scenes in the show’s first season is in the finale, when a volcano erupts — and Mauna Loa on the Big Island erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years at the same time they were filming the epic battle.
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Corroded insulator identified as possible cause of utility pole fire in Wailua
Two fire-damaged wooden poles were replaced with composite poles, which are more durable and fire-resistant, but cost about $15,000 each.
Kaua‘i resident pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft
Kauaʻi resident Kaiaulani C. Kaiawe pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a federal court, admitting to a scheme that fraudulently secured $126,026 in pandemic Emergency Rental Assistance.
Aotearoa-bound: Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart Rarotonga on open ocean crossing
The traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes departed the Cook Islands the afternoon of Oct. 21 on the next leg of their Moananuiākea Voyage; they will be on the water for the next 2 weeks before making landfall in New Zealand for just the third time in 40 years.
Daytime work scheduled on southbound side of Wailuā Bridge along Kῡhiō Highway
Contraflows will be necessary for road crews to safely complete the work as part of the Wailuā Bridge Repair Project.
WATCH: Landmark new county law strengthens wildfire resilience on Kaua‘i
Bill 2961, the first of its kind in the state, incorporates wildland urban interface safety standards into county zoning and permitting for cherished plantation-camp districts, which now face an ever growing risk of wildfire.
Kaua’i County Council moves to regulate E-bike use amid rising injuries
Adults who use e-bikes for commuting “follow the rules just as much as anybody else on the road,” but problems stem from unregulated, high-speed devices being used by youth, according to the executive director of the Hawaiʻi Bicycling League.
Fire weather watch for all of Ni‘ihau, leeward and southern parts of Kaua‘i starts Friday morning
A fire weather watch means critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
Public invited to comment on the top road safety concerns
The County of Kauaʻi is developing a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to enhance road safety and eradicate traffic fatalities.
Department of Health monitors first positive measles sample in Kauaʻi County
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has detected the measles virus in a Kauaʻi County wastewater sample, however, no suspected cases have been identified.
VIDEO: Schatz says it’s not about money, there’s enough — just not enough for you
Hawai’i Democrat called on Republicans to work with Democrats to save millions of Americans from seeing higher health care costs if the government doesn’t reopen.
Game bird hunting season opens Nov. 1 for 2025-26 — are you ready?
Review the full announcement regarding each island’s specific rules and regulations for hunting units, hunting days, available game bird species and other special announcements.
Nonprofit North Shore Give delivers ultrasound machine to Kauaʻi’s rural urgent care
Through the five-year “Gift of Health” campaign, the Makana North Shore Urgent Care now has a new ultrasound machine funded entirely by community donations.
Get in the game: Don’t miss registration for 2026 Mini, Junior Hoopster basketball
Sign your keiki in grades K-3 up beginning today (Oct. 22) in person at neighborhood centers around the island or download a registration form from the Kauaʻi County website and email it back during the registration period.
New momentum behind Kaiser nurses, health care professionals after 5-day strike
Thousands of frontline caregivers will return to the bargaining table Oct. 28-29 backed by community support and a national patient safety mandate.
