Kauai News

Assessors determine values of real property, with property tax revenues collected based on those assessments funding essential services such as law enforcement, fire protection, road maintenance and many other programs that directly benefit the community.

“We are now in a federal shutdown,” Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said during his weekly update. “We know our people will suffer and struggle more.”

The latest eruptive activity kicked off at 12:53 a.m. Oct. 1 from the north vent in the southwest portion of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, with molten rock fountaining from the south vent as well within the next several hours.

Kauaʻi Community College students achieved 100% passing rates for the past six years of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

Artists can submit their work online through Oct. 8 to be considered for the first University of Hawai‘i Insect Museum show, billed to be a celebration of insects and the powerful role they play in art.

The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the live audio broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.

The pool’s shuttering was caused by mechanical issues that have since been fixed by Kaua‘i County Parks and Recreation Department.

If trash in Kekaha, Waimea, Hanapēpē, Kalāheo, and Lāwa‘i is not serviced by 3:30 p.m. today, pickup for the remaining area is anticipated to be completed Friday, Oct. 3.

The earthquake struck around 4 a.m., six miles deep in Leyte, Philippines.

The goal of the federal grants is to strengthen communities by providing affordable housing, fostering a suitable living environment, and creating economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

Drivers on Kaumuali‘i Highway can expect significant delays this Tuesday as the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation conducts urgent repairs on a guardrail damaged in a recent accident near Kāhili Road.

A global alliance is aiming to prevent coral extinction and preserve genetic diversity of coral against climate change through a worldwide network of biorepositories.

The annual survey, which is open through Nov. 14, gathers insights into how small businesses seek financing and the challenges they face.

The searches were for Kyle Barrett, 37, and Bryson Higashi, 44, who both went missing on Tuesday from two locations.

The officers in the Kaua‘i Police Department’s Community Engagement Section were recognized leadership of the K-PAL Flag Football Program, the relaunch of the Junior Police Academy, and the fourth annual Touch-A-Truck event.

The seven men, who were killed in action in Europe during World War II while serving in the famed 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team, were denied commissions at the time because of wartime prejudice.

The Kaiser Family Foundation projects that 41,000 Hawaiʻi residents will lose Medicaid benefits due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Beginning Oct. 1, Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s members will benefit from additional customer support when reporting outages after-hours.

Kūʻkūi Grove Center buzzed with community spirit as the Kauaʻi Retired and Senior Volunteer Program celebrated five exceptional Gold Volunteers for contributing more than 500 hours of service.

The family-friendly kickoff of the 2025 Fire Prevention Week will feature insights on preventing home and wildland fires as well as fun, hands-on education opportunities.