Kaua‘i News
WATCH: About 200 Hawai‘i National Guard members assisting counties during second kona low
“The collaboration between the governor and all four county mayors allowed the state of Hawaiʻi Department of Defense to improve our ability to respond to this unprecedented kona low storm,” Hawaiʻi Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Logan on Saturday, March 21.
Flooding happens: Residents encouraged to consider purchasing flood insurance
Flood insurance is separate from homeowners insurance and generally not required unless a property is in a designated high-risk flood zone; standard flood coverage normally helps cover physical damage caused by rising water, such as damage to a home’s structure and certain essential contents.
Water service shutdown planned this week for portions of Wailuā Homesteads
Kaua‘i County Department of Water crews are expected to install a pressure release valve beginning 9:30 a.m. March 24, weather permitting; a water buffalo providing drinking water will be available for affected customers.
UPDATE: High surf advisory canceled for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
The advisory was previously set to expire at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 22; however, surf along the northern shorelines of both islands has fallen below advisory thresholds and continues to decline.
Kona low still moving down island chain, but no reason to change your Hawaiʻi trip
The islands remain safe and welcoming, and weather conditions are expected to improve early next week after two kona lows in a week; Kauaʻi and Oʻahu already are seeing improving conditions.
16 lane closures scheduled during week of March 21-27 on Kaua‘i state roadways
NOTE: In observance of Prince Kuhio Day on March 26 there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted; Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
High bacteria levels discovered in waters islandwide during monthly Surfrider testing
Volunteers this month — testing waters after heavy rains — found 20 sites of the 27 total they tested with enterococcus levels exceeding the state recreational water quality standard of 35 colony-forming units per 100 milliliters.
UPDATE: Flood watch canceled for Kaua‘i County
National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu reported Saturday afternoon, March 21, that flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat to Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Monthly reuse collection event scheduled in Līhu‘e
Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books, and shoes.
Salvation Army continues readiness to serve communities as second kona low moves across state
Nonprofit’s emergency disaster services positioned to respond to evolving needs as storm moves through; donations requested to help fund statewide support for vital relief efforts and supplies.
Kauaʻi community mourns loss of Hollywood icon and part-time resident Chuck Norris
Martial arts, TV and movie icon Chuck Norris’s sudden passing on Kauaʻi has left the close-knit North Shore community and fans around the world in mourning.
7 people, 1 dog rescued by Coast Guard, partners from extremely dangerous Oʻahu flash flooding
Five people and the furry friend were extricated Friday morning from a rooftop in the Waialua area; the other two people — who wrote ‘SOS’ in the sand — were stranded near Yokohama Bay because the road washed out. Everyone and the dog were taken to safety at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Oʻahu.
Aloha United Way distributes more than 760K to community organizations
Aloha United Way awarded funds to 45 organizations with programs that address food security, housing stability, workforce development and other essential needs.
35-year-old Kaua‘i man killed in early morning two-vehicle traffic crash in Kōloa
A 33-year-old woman from Kaua‘i also received serious injuries in the early Friday morning, March 20, crash on Maluhia Road; she was later transferred to The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu for further treatment.
UPDATE: Discharge remains confined within treatment facility as county seeks solutions to ongoing wastewater spill
About 70,000 gallons of wastewater continues to be intermittently discharged each day at Līhuʻe Wastewater Treatment Plant since the spill began the morning of March 17; there is no risk to public health.
Nineteen visitors, which included 14 minors, were rescued from Uluwehi Trail on Thursday
The Kauaʻi Fire Departmen rescued 19 kayakers from Nevada, including 14 minors, stranded on the Uluwehi Trail amid severe weather conditions on Thursday afternoon.
Court selects finance executive to fill vacant Kamehameha Schools trustee seat
Finance executive Eric Yeaman, who grew up in Hōnaunau on the west side of the Big Island, was selected by Hawaiʻi probate court to to fill the Ke Kula ʻo Kamehameha Board of Trustees seat previously occupied by term-limited Robert Nobriga, whose second term ended June 30, 2025.
County of Kauaʻi urges vigilance as another kona low may affect the island this weekend
With a flood watch in place from March 19 to March 22, the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency urges everyone to stay informed and prepared for possible flash flooding, power outages, and hazardous conditions across the island.
Volcano Watch: Pele, Lono and Hiʻiaka remind us of nature’s power
Living in such a dynamic place as Hawaiʻi Island, it’s important to try to be aware and prepared for natural events that affect us; nature will continue to reshape the land in Hawaiʻi, and the recent Episode 43 lava fountaining fallout and kona low are recent reminders about how impactful such natural events can be.
Action movie icon Chuck Norris dies suddenly following emergency hospitalization on Kaua‘i
The actor and legendary martial artist just celebrated his 86th birthday March 10 on the Garden Isle; he was hospitalized Wednesday, March 18, just a day before his death.
