Kaua‘i News

Comedy for a Cause unites humor and heart to support positive community change through anti-bullying awareness and youth empowerment nonprofit BRAVE Hawaiʻi’s programs for youth and families throughout the state.

The roadway, also known as Highway 5600, will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday nights to Friday mornings March 11-29 from Kūhiō Highway in Wailuā to ʻOlohena Road in Kapaʻa.

The closure is slated for 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 11 and is because of a county event; Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami will deliver his final State of the County Address at 10 a.m. the same day.

Tickets are on sale now for the June 19-20 event that brings together top chefs, local artisans and food lovers for a high-energy celebration of Hawai‘i’s most iconic dish and fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association, Hawai‘i Chapter.

Experience the beauty of flora through intricate artistry with the 2026 Florilegium Art Show from March 13 to May 2 at the Lāwaʻi Gardens Visitor Center in Kōloa.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, elevated its security level to BRAVO following the commencement of hostilities with the Middle Eastern nation, as did other military facilities throughout the state.

There was about $500,000 in damage to the single-story home, a carport and the occupants’ belongings, but no injuries were reported.

Budding cooks should create a 5- to 7-minute video preparing a healthy recipe with at least one locally sourced fruit, vegetable or protein; winners receive an immersive farm and food adventure, going behind the scenes to learn directly from professionals in the culinary arts and local agriculture.

Gov. Josh Green has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and all Hawaiʻi National Guard facilities immediately, until sunrise on March 9.

The Hawai‘i Democrat, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, asked each witness: “How are you supposed to determine impact on readiness if you don’t know the extent of this war, what it is going to take?”

State employees have supported the drive since 1999, collecting food and raising funds for Hawaiʻi Foodbank and its statewide affiliates; this year’s drive runs through May 8.

The Kaua‘i Fire Department’s 35th Recruit Class was conducting rescue equipment and techniques trainings on the trail when the call came in.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory on the Big Island will issue its first Volcano Observatory Notice to Aviation in the new format when the next Kīlauea fountaining episode begins — and the aviation community will get that information more quickly and effectively than ever before.

AES Hawai‘i’s Ka‘awanui Solar project will be a pivotal step toward 100% renewable energy by offsetting 179 million gallons of fossil fuel.

Additional micropurchasing agreements are in development throughout the state, including collaborations between school cafeterias and school gardens, as well as additional small farm produce purchases on Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island and Maui.

Adrian Arrisgado, 26, of Kapaʻa, was sentenced on March 5 to five years in prison for multiple felony charges, including domestic abuse and assault.

Jenary Remigio of the Līhuʻe Clubhouse and Coen Langley of the Kapa‘a Clubhouse were each awarded scholarships; Matthew “Messiah” Cargo of the Wai‘anae Clubhouse on Oʻahu was named Youth of the Year and advances to represent Oʻahu and Kauaʻi clubhouses at the Hawai‘i State Youth of the Year competition.

Shane Mahoney and Arianna Mitchell of California were arrested at Poʻipū Beach in a coordinated effort by Kauaʻi Police and several other agencies, following their involvement in the attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.

The state of Hawaiʻi and University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are asking residents to again share their experiences by completing the 2026 survey, which asks about health and well-being, housing and cost of living, transportation, community concerns and solutions, work and school, access to services and more.