Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i County ocean safety officials advise against swimming due to multiple brown water advisories on the island
Ocean Safety Bureau officials remind the public to swim only at lifeguarded beaches and to stay out of the water anywhere it appears brown or murky.
Brown water advisory issued for eastside beach on Kaua‘i
The department recommends staying out of these affected waters for 48-72 hours after the rain has stopped and after the beach has received full sunshine.
Application period for Residential Cesspool Conversion Grant Program 2 extended
Applications are now due by 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23; the original deadline was Oct. 6.
Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi to host Fall harvest wine dinner featuring Lydgate Farms
Award-winning Chef Jhonny Montemayor is whipping up a harvest wine dinner in collaboration with the resort, Lydgate Farms and the Wagner Family of Wine.
Tropical Storm Nolo to bring periods of heavy rain through Thursday to Kauaʻi, Ni‘ihau
Tropical Storm Nolo was about 345 miles west of Līhuʻe as of the 2 a.m. Wednesday advisory from the National Hurricane Center.
Kawakami honors forensics team during National Forensic Science Week
National Forensic Science Week is a time to highlight the field of forensic science and raise awareness about the scientific and procedural work done in support of criminal justice systems.
18 deputy sheriffs sworn in, most assigned to Honolulu airport, state courthouses
It was the largest graduating recruit class of deputies of Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement since it became a separate state agency nearly 2 years ago.
UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
The advisory was previously in place until 6 p.m. today.
Governor selects 2 Big Island residents to join state panels
Cyrus Johnasen was selected to join the state Land Use Commission while J. Elise Hannigan joins Kristen Lum Brummel of Honolulu chosen as a new members of the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.
Southbound lane closure on Kūhiō Highway scheduled for utility pole replacement
Southbound traffic will be routed onto the one-way Kapaʻa Bypass Road during the work hours.
New website offers real-time updates on supply availability for Hawaiʻi residents
Help Me Find is a new, free website that can be used to find and report on the stock of supplies at stores across Hawaiʻi before, during and after natural disasters and other emergencies.
Grant applications to open for projects supporting low- to moderate-input Kauaʻi residents
The Community Development Block Grant Program is federally funded and is meant to support affordable housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities
Brown water advisory issued for beaches on Kauaʻi
A brown water advisory has been issued for Kekaha Beach Park, Waiʻohai Beach in Poʻipū, and Kōloa Landing, prompting the Hawaiʻi Department of Health to caution beachgoers against entering waters that appear brown or murky.
Relief organizations urged to assist Kauaʻi as Hurricane Lowell recovery continues
Kauaʻi faces continued challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Lowell as local organizations strive to fill the void left by limited national aid.
In-person services resume today at Līhuʻe Civic Center
The County of Kauaʻi is resuming several of its services in person today (Monday, Sept. 28) following the Kāpule Building fire.
Voyage to Fiji, Tuvalu planned for Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia postponed because of weather
This would have been the first visit by the traditional voyaging canoes to Fiji and Tuvalu; the visits were postponed potentially until May 2027.
State deposit beverage container program to get updated segregation rates
Rates are periodically updated because beverage container sizes and weights change with time; all certified redemption centers are required to use the revised rates beginning Oct. 1.
25,000 people read more than 180,000 books during Hawaiʻi’s Summer Reading Challenge
The reading program received overwhelming response from Hawaiʻi readers, who logged more than 8.8 million minutes of reading over eight weeks.
Verizon customers advised to use alternate Kaua‘i police non-emergency dispatch numbers
Kaua‘i Police Department received reports that some callers using Verizon mobile service might experience difficulty connecting to the regular non-emergency dispatch line.
Kauaʻi Community College rallies behind students after Hurricane Lowell
Many are struggling to prioritize education while addressing basic needs, home damage, caregiving, emotional exhaustion, utility disruptions and financial strain.
