Kauai News
Update: Kaua‘i police identify man killed in Kīlauea crash
The crash happened Aug. 14 at the junction of Kūhiō Highway and North Waiakalua Road.
Trash chute at Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station closed until further notice
Updates are available for the Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station services.
New finance director, deputy director for County of Kauaʻi sworn in
Mayor Kawakami has appointed Michelle L. Lizama as the County of Kaua‘i’s director of finance and Chelsie A. Sakai as the deputy director of finance.
Made in Hawai‘i Festival to donate of proceeds to Maui wildfire relief effort
The three-day Made in Hawai‘i Festival is planned for this weekend, Aug. 18-20, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Exhibition Halls I and II.
Koloa Rum Co. to host benefit for those impacted by Maui wildfires
Kaua‘i’s own Spirit of Aloha is adding its name to the list of companies, organizations, agencies and individuals from around the globe showing an outpouring of support for wildfire relief and recovery efforts on Maui.
Maui wildfires death toll climbs to 111; three more victims identified
There have been a total of five victims of the deadly wildfires identified since Tuesday.
No impacts expected from Tropical Storm Greg or Tropical Storm Fernanda
The two storms continue to churn in the Central and Eastern Pacific basins.
Hawai‘i’s Finest hopes to raise $300K for Maui wildfire relief during benefit concert
The renowned Native Hawaiian-owned brand from Molokai already raised $250,000 for wildfire relief efforts on Maui through its Kōkua Maui T-shirt fundraiser.
Road closure planned today on Peleke Street in Līhuʻe for waterline repair
A water service shutdown is not anticipated at this time; however, customers are advised to prepare for a temporary outage during emergencies by storing water to meet their needs until water service can be safely restored.
President Biden traveling to Maui next week
While on Maui, the Bidens will be welcomed by state and local leaders to see firsthand the impacts of the wildfires and the devastating loss of life and land that has occurred on the island, as well as discuss the next steps in the recovery effort.
2 Lāhainā wildfire victims identified; death toll climbs to 106
“Our hearts go out to the families, friends and community affected by this devastating event,” according to a county officials.
2 mainland ministries send Blessing Buckets of supplies to help Maui relief efforts
A full semi-load of the 5-gallon buckets, containing non-perishable food, water, hygiene items, first-aid kits, Bibles and handwritten notes of encouragement, has left the the God’s Pit Crew warehouse in Danville, Va., and is now making its way to the Valley Isle.
2023 Made in Hawai‘i Festival to include Kaua‘i Made vendors
The Kaua‘i Made program, launched in 2006, aims to provide Kaua‘i-made products with more visibility and encourage production of value-added agricultural products.
Ferocious wildfire in Lāhainā leaves 106 dead
As of this afternoon, 27% of the impacted area has been surveyed and completed.
Genki Sushi rallies to aid those affected by devastating Maui wildfires
Genki Sushi is donating $50,000 to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. It also will be donating every month for the rest of the year to support the wildfire relief and recovery efforts.
Wildfires delay start of University of Hawaiʻi Maui College fall semester
Resources and special funding are available for UH-Maui College students from the hard hit areas of West Maui and Kula.
Possible wood fragments found in Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough prompts voluntary recall
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch has issued a notice regarding the voluntary recall of 16.5 oz. Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar “break and bake” products distributed in the state.
State levies penalty against ShredCo of Kaua‘i for alleged air permit violations
The violations, which are related to a failure to submit several reports in 2021 and 2022 and pay an annual permit fee of $500 in 2022, were documented and confirmed as a result of record reviews conducted by the Clean Air Branch.
Weather update: Tropical Storm Greg now 790 miles southeast of Hawai‘i Island; Hurricane Fernanda weakening in open waters
Tropical Storm Greg is moving steadily west near 14 mph and is now about 790 miles southeast of Hilo on Hawai‘i Island.
Maui recording artists, hālau to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts during benefit concert
The event is raising disaster relief funds urgently needed to support and sustain victims of the wildfires that have affected communities around Maui and devastated the historic town of Lāhainā.
