Kauai News

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.

Bill that will improve on the Hawai‘i Democrat’s NATIVE Act passes U.S. Senate unanimously

Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission Vice Chairman and Legislative Lead Michael Golojuch Jr. says the enactment of Act 298 as of Jan. 1 “brings Hawaiʻi’s parentage laws into the present and centers the best interests of the keiki, regardless of their parents’ gender, sexual orientation or marital status.”

Radar shows that heavy rain has diminished over the island; flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

Flooding continues to be expected through early Tuesday morning in low-lying coastal areas around Kauaʻi and Niʻihau; meanwhile, the high surf advisory for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi will be in effect from 6 a.m. Monday through 6 a.m. Wednesday.

The rankings were released by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy; the annual Global Ranking of Academic Subjects released by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy is considered one of the most comprehensive and objective assessments of university performance by discipline.

This honor highlights the property’s architectural value as well as its contribution to Lahaina’s history and serves as a symbol of the strength and resilience of the people of Maui.

The Reuniting Families Act would reduce visa backlogs, boost efficiency throughout the immigration process and ensure a fairer, more humane process for immigrant families.

The work and lane closures are necessary for the Kapaʻa Homesteads Tank Project.

Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi, who represents Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, said the body realigned chairpersons and committee assignments for the upcoming 2026 session because of the retirement of O‘ahu Sen. Henry Aquino.

During the past year, the Democratic U.S. senator from Hawai‘i worked to protect federal funding for the islands amid national cuts, secured more than $1 billion to support Maui’s recovery, improve infrastructure, expand high-speed internet throughout the state.

Kaua‘i numbers followed the same statewide trend in November 2025, with the total number of visitors to the Garden Isle down 1% compared with the year before and visitor spending up by 13.1% compared with November 2024.

A team of astronomers using a variety of telescopes — including W. M. Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island — seem to have discovered a possible “Superkilonova,” or a kilonova spurred by a supernova that forms a pair of dense, dead stars called neutron stars than then smash together.

Since Dec. 23, 2024, the north and south vents within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, inside Kaluapele, the summit caldera, have erupted in 39 lava fountaining episodes.

2026 honorees join the ranks of those who have enriched Hawai‘i’s cultural, artistic and humanitarian landscape. Find out more about the 2026 honorees by following the link below.

The promotion coincides with the launch of new Route 900 and Route 950 services, which expand public transportation options for the community.

‘Shop Local’ by Katelyn Chong was selected as the winning short film script during the first year the annual intensive workshop was paired with ‘Ohina’s inaugural Producers Lab.