Kauai News

At 8:21 a.m., Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kekaha, or 21 miles west of Līhu‘e, moving east at 15 mph.

The landfill is closed due to inclement weather.

Waterspouts, which can overturn boats and create hazardous seas, are anticipated.

Visitors to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, where the volcano is located, see remarkable views during the episodic eruptions within the summit, but the latest episode — No. 38 — reminds us how quickly hazards associated with this dynamic activity can change.

Kauaʻi County has had difficult recruiting and retaining police officers and the resolution said returning to the state’s previous less restrictive retirement eligibility would help.

“The expansion of the travel ban is as a political distraction, diverting attention from real homeland security concerns like human trafficking, drug smuggling and organized crime,” said Oʻahu state Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, chairman of the Hawaiʻi Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee.

The lane closures are scheduled from Jan. 5-9, 2026, weather permitting and are necessary for geotechnical subsurface exploration and improvements to Haleko Road.

National Weather Service radar indicated at just before 9 p.m. that rain — falling at 1 inch per hour with some embedded heavier showers possible — moving ashore from the south and west.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, showers and an isolated thunderstorm or two, remain possible today, however, flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

Waikōloa native and graduate of Kealakehe High School Eric Pōmaikaʻi Gee was one of two Villars Institute Fellows selected for the Ice Station Expedition, a 2-week mission that took place this month; he now will begin sharing lessons from the expedition through school visits, community presentations and public outreach.

The two organizations renewed a partnership that started 6 years ago aimed at working collaboratively to leverage their collective strengths in health care and education to create healthier communities throughout the state.

The U.S. congressman from the state’s 1st Congressional District, which encompasses all of Honolulu, says his bill responds directly to the goals of Pacific Islands in regard to economic advancement and stronger ties with the United States.

If trash has not been serviced by 3:30 today, leave the bin out and pick up will resume tomorrow.

Kaua‘i County remains under a flood watch until 6 p.m. today, but that could be extended, according to National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu; high surf advisory for north, west shorelines of the island and Ni‘ihau also remains in effect, as well as a small craft advisory for waters around the Garden Isle, with seas of 10 to 12 feet forecast.

The credit union has $100,000 in scholarships available; deadline to apply is Feb. 26, 2026.

From the Big Island to Kaua’i, astronomers are eagerly awaiting the passage of the interstellar comet through the inner solar system, with more than 80 observatories worldwide and in Hawaiʻi participating in this celestial event.

“This study highlights the far-reaching impact of seabirds, showing they can shape the movements of top predators like tiger sharks, which then ripple through the entire food web,” said principal investigator at Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Shark Lab and study co-author Carl Meyer.

Natural Resources division at Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kekaha issues safety reminder as the native Hawaiian geese become more active near roadways and around installation facilities; nesting season runs from September to April.

The plan is Kaua‘i County’s first comprehensive strategy focused on climate change, laying out clear strategies to help the Garden Isle respond to climate impacts, protect vulnerable communities and reduce emissions — in line with the Kaua‘i County General Plan.

University of Hawaiʻi researchers note that Hawaiʻi’s better outcomes underscore the effectiveness of early public health interventions, strong community engagement and high vaccine uptake.