Kauai News

Waikomo Stream at Kōloa Landing, a popular snorkeling spot, was added to the Bacteria Hot Spots list due to a high rate of bacteria found in 90% of the samples.

Postmasters and supervisors will offer guidance on applying for the Postal Service, which is working to modernize its network and improve services across all mail.

Recently, something has been observed “dancing” above the active eruptive vents inside Halemaʻumaʻu…Hydrogen flames!

First responders transported by helicopter two injured hikers and a distressed hiker to Princeville Airport, where medics awaited.

Above average surf will continue along south facing shores, but will remain below advisory thresholds. 

Green is not required to veto every bill indicated on the Intent-to-Veto list, but he cannot veto a bill that is not included and he has until July 9 to issue final vetoes.

Crews continued to do periodic checks of the area on Saturday.

Captain Robert Prince has assumed command of the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, succeeding Captain Brett Stevenson, who is retiring after a 35-year naval career.

Gov. Josh Green signed a new law on Wednesday that requires parents to set aside part of their child’s entertainment income in a trust, a move aimed at preventing financial exploitation of young performers.

The Kauaʻi District Health Office will evaluate emergency preparedness of 210 randomly selected Kauaʻi households through a survey conducted June 23-27.

The measure honors the enduring legacy of Queen Liliʻuokalani and recognizes the many contributions of the Native Hawaiian community to Hawaiʻi’s past, present, and future.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health will host a free, four-part webinar series throughout June to educate the public on groundwater science and its role in Hawaiʻi.

A team at the Institute for Astronomy uncovered rare events when massive stars at least three times the mass of the Sun are shredded by supermassive black holes. 

Maia Keahola of Kona is just getting started. She already filmed another movie, “The Wrecking Crew,” with stars Jason Mamoa and Morena Baccarin.

Starwood Capital Group’s plans to develop luxury vacation rentals on Princeville’s Makai Golf Woods Course could expose anthrax-infected soil from buried cattle carcasses, posing a potential health risk, warn local residents.

Effective June 15, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season. The date of issuance will be through June 30, 2026. 

At age 48, UH Hilo student Raven Kromer will be interning at NASA to study the icy terrain of Jupiter’s moon Europa, hoping to find insights into the potential for life beyond Earth.

Hawaiʻi’s endangered wildlife faces a growing threat from human interactions, as recent disturbing incidents involving an ʻio, highlight the perils of illegal activities in local communities.

One person was suffering from stomach issues and the other had a reported ankle injury.

This appointment marks a historic return to a centralized approach to statewide fire protection.