Kauai News

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.

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.

A switch from inflation to sharp deflation, rapid increase in seismic tremor and intensifying lava fountains accompanying large lava flows onto the floor of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater marked the beginning of the latest eruptive episode of the Big Island volcano at 3:11 a.m. Sept. 19.

Four of the flags symbolizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence were given to Kapa‘a High School JROTC, Waimea High School JROTC, Pacific Missile Range Facility and Kaua‘i County.

The Kauaʻi waterline project involves the replacement of aging water main infrastructure to meet current water system standards, including fire flow requirements.

LifeSmarts is a free, national educational program that teaches students critical life skills in five key areas by holding online quizzes and in-person competitions.

The 605-room resort overlooking Shipwreck Beach on the Garden Isle’s South Shore is home to the renowned 18-hole, 210-acre Poʻipū Bay Golf Course and is the only Kaua‘i-based resort to receive the honor.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will sail directly from Rarotonga, Cook Islands to Aotearoa (New Zealand), and postpone visits to American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, this morning.

The weeklong internship, open to youth ages 14 and older, modeled its training after the professional program provided to County Ocean Safety Officers.

Delays are due to staffing and equipment issues.

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust is donating the money to enhance Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital’s MRI suite, drastically reducing wait times or reducing the need to travel to Oʻahu for diagnostics.

More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawaiʻi are casting ballots this week to authorize a potential strike amid tense contract negotiations regarding staffing levels, wages and benefits disparities.

The briefing — which will feature information from University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Colin Moore — is part of a series of informational briefings about the rule of law in relation to the recent actions of President Donald Trump’s administration and how its decisions are impacting Hawaiʻi.

Peter Grewer was convicted by a jury in 2021 of second-degree murder for stabbing his 67-year-old landlord Joeleen Hartman 17 times and killing her at her Kōloa home.

The Kapaʻa Swimming Pool will temporarily close starting Sept. 17 due to unforeseen mechanical issues, prompting swimmers to utilize the Waimea Swimming Pool.

Residents are encouraged to provide feedback that will guide critical investments in water infrastructure resilience, addressing long-term challenges such as aging infrastructure and climate change impacts

The public can submit testimony on the proposed amendments before or during the Sept. 24 meeting.

Kaua‘i County Department of Public Works advises residents to leave their bins out if their trash is not collected by 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16; pickup is anticipated to be completed Sept. 17.

Winners from the Kauaʻi Junior Championship include, Leo Saito from Hilo, Ethan Nakatsukasa from Honolulu, Madison Sur from Honolulu, Tay-Lina Nakagawa from Honolulu and Mia Nakaoka from Mililani.