Kauai News

Participants — through the game of golf as the platform — learn critical life skills to grow socially, emotionally and academically.

Kauaʻi Coffee Co., one of the island’s largest agricultural employers, faces an uncertain future with a renewal appearing unlikely with the property’s owners, a Colorado-based investment firm.

The funds raised by local Alzheimer’s Association – Hawai‘i chapters benefit local families and fuel the fight to end the disease.

A new multi-wavelength study shows that some ultra-massive galaxies shut down star formation early, while others remain active but hidden by dust.

Nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status are invited to apply. Preference will be given to organizations that have not previously received an award and whose proposals focus on youth.

Recruits Kent Morano, Brandon Chun, Kaleo Josiah and Daylin Huni have been officially sworn in as new officers for the Kauaʻi Police Department.

Haleko Road lane closures planned from Rice Street to Nāwiliwili Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Jan. 8 and 9.

Lab Exodus, a mobile phlebotomy service owned and operated by Rachel Moke, located in ʻEleʻele is one of 3 firms affiliated with Ulta Lab Tests, headquartered in Scottsdale, Airz., and acted as a collecting depot, where specimens were illegally collected directly from a person without a request by an authorized person, a requirement under Hawaiʻi law.

That advisory was the last advisory, watch or warning to end or be canceled since late last week when the National Weather Service started issuing inclement and severe weather statements and products because of anticipated impacts from what was likely not a “classic” kona low.

There were 672,350 people employed in November while 15,350 were unemployed. Those numbers mean there was a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 688,000 statewide.

Businesses are encouraged to monitor their information online and file reports timely to remain in good standing, which might be a prerequisite to qualify for contracts, loans and other forms of assistance.

The $10.2 million project, awarded to contractor Alpha, Inc., is expected to be completed by fall 2026.

The 38-year-old was found safe.

The state department has commissioned the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Engineering and Blyncsy to distribute free dash cameras to collect information on the condition of 982 miles of state-managed road and 744 bridges.

Tiny, sun-powered organisms found in freshwater pools could soon fuel Hawaiʻi’s sustainable future.

Starting this year through 2029, Hawaiian Airlines will renovate lobbies and gates in Honolulu, Līhuʻe, Kahului, Kona and Hilo to improve passenger flow and comfort.

Nālani Kanakaʻole, a fifth-generation loea hula whose life work preserved and perpetuated the ancient traditions of Hawaiian chant and hula kahiko, died peacefully on Jan. 3, 2026, in Hilo.

The K-PAL flag football program is open to school-aged youth, from kindergarten to high school seniors.

The Medical Device Power Backup Rebate Program provides eligible members with a rebate of up to $200 for the purchase of a qualifying backup power solution, such as a battery backup or portable generator.

Another round of moisture makes its way into the state, and is expected to persist through tonight and linger through Tuesday, with Kauaʻi and Big Island having the greatest potential for excessive rain and flooding.