Kauai News
Kekaha Landfill to close to commercial haulers on Sept. 26
The closure for commercial users is required to accommodate computer upgrades at the Kekaha Landfill’s scale house.
Gov. Josh Green doles out Governor’s Awards for outstanding executive branch employees
At Pāhoa Public Library, Branch Manager Katy Tipton spearheaded numerous successful programs such as “Craft Nights,“ “Thinking Money for Kids,” “Preschool Jamboree” and “Lei Po‘o Nights.” 
Maui will host Hawaiʻi’s first state championship for high school surfers next year
All five of Hawaiʻi’s interscholastic leagues will participate in surfing, after it was made an official high school sport in May when it was signed into law by Gov. Josh Green.
Two people in critical condition from single-vehicle crash into a large tree in Līhuʻe
The Kauaʻi Police Department is investigating a late-night, single-vehicle crash in Līhuʻe in which a minor was driving and speed is considered a factor.
More Kaiser Permanente union workers in Hawaiʻi authorize strike, making walkout possible
More than 2,000 Kaiser Permanente employees in Hawai‘i have authorized a strike, joining a nationwide wave of healthcare workers prepared to walk out as union contract negotiations stall before the Sept. 30 deadline.
Tennis and pickleball courts at Wailua parks to temporarily close for maintenance
Work at the Wailua parks includes repainting concrete wall separating the courts and the sideline break areas, and installing windscreens along the court fences.
Western Pacific fisheries council urges NOAA to strengthen Marine Mammal Protection Act import provisions
The council urged NOAA to apply more rigorous standards when determining whether foreign fisheries meet U.S. requirements for protecting marine mammals and reducing bycatch.
Kauaʻi Real Property Division launches online home exemption application
By digitizing the home exemption process, the new system streamlines applications, speeds up approvals, and provides timely updates to residents.
Official state portrait of Hawaiʻi’s former governor David Ige unveiled on Sunday
Native Hawaiian artist and Maui resident Kirk Kurokawa painted the portrait of Gov. David Ige with a goal of capturing the essence of a leader.
GoFarm Hawaiʻi seeking people interested in farming for its 15th Kauaʻi cohort
GoFarm Hawaiʻi has taught a variety of participants over the years with some becoming commercial farmers while others learned how to nurture a personal garden.
Kauaʻi to celebrate Peace Day with events in Hanapēpē this afternoon
The Kauaʻi Soto Zen Temple’s Peace Day celebration features a Peace Walk, potluck and a peace program with performances and guest speakers beginning at 3 p.m. today.
Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative alerts members to watch for misleading solar offers
“It is very concerning when we receive calls from members who feel they’re being pressured or scammed by individuals selling rooftop solar systems,” said Beth Amaro with the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative.
Utility cooperative to discuss new Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Kauaʻi at Tuesday public meeting
Attend the Wildfire Mitigation Plan meeting virtually or in-person at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in Līhuʻe.
Night football games approved this fall under Kauaʻi County’s seabird-safe guidelines
High school football returns under the stars tonight as Waimea and Kapaʻa high school battle each other at Hanapēpē Stadium for the first of four night games during Seabird Fledgling Season.
Princeville gears up for 12th annual ʻOhana FitFest
Dive into a day of fitness and fun as the 12th annual ʻOhana FitFest transforms Princeville into an energetic playground on Sept 27, offering a 5K obstacle run that blends community spirit with fundraising. 
Reminder: Kauaʻi public invited to shape Hawaiʻi’s climate action plan through talk-story sessions
The talk-story sessions on Kauaʻi will be held on Sept. 23 at the Līhuʻe Library at 11 a.m. and at the Kapaʻa Library at 4 p.m.
Military training, testing to continue at Pacific Missile Range Facility after environmental assessment
The U.S. Navy’s final environmental assessment reveals no significant impact from continued multi-domain training at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauaʻi.
Kaiser Permanente health care professionals in Hawaiʻi, California authorize its union to strike
More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente hospital workers in Hawai‘i, represented by the UNITE HERE Local 5 union, are also voting now on whether to strike.
Hanapēpē Bridge to remain closed until early 2026 with another project delay
The reopening of the historic Hanapēpē Bridge has been delayed for a second time, and now Kauaʻi County and its contractor say more federal funding is needed for unexpected repairs.
Volcano Watch: Volcano and earthquake monitoring in American Samoa
American Samoa is comprised of the easternmost islands of a volcanic island chain formed by the Samoan hot spot in the South Pacific Ocean, with its small islands the tops of volcanoes and an active volcanic seamount nearby.
 