Kauai News

Kapa‘a Middle School Choir Boosters Club sends out additional information about sponsorships and donations sought to defray costs for choir and ‘ukulele band members to attend educational opportunity that is WorldStrides Music Festivals next spring in Anaheim, Calif.

“Understanding your rights before you buy can help prevent disputes and protect your wallet” during the busy holiday shopping season, said Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection Executive Director Mana Moriarty.

The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving outreach in Kauaʻi brought joy and warmth to community members through drive-thru and sit-down meal events, showcasing community spirit.

An extra large west-northwest to northwest swell is expected to rapidly fill in Saturday evening and peak Saturday night into Sunday, likely producing giant warning-level surf of 40 to 50 feet along north-facing shores, with some even larger sets possible, and 25 to 35 feet along west-facing shores of Kaua’i.

While the state says the $14.3 million roundabout is now operational, full completion is still anticipated by the end of this year with work remaining including landscaping, permanent striping and sign installation.

The second location opens Nov. 28, on Black Friday, less than 2 years after the first storefront on Kaua‘i was opened in March 2024 at Coconut Marketplace in Kapaʻa.

The Kauaʻi County Council has taken a bold step in environmental conservation by passing Bill 2976.

Residential trash service will not be conducted Nov. 27 because of staffing issues. Pickup is now anticipated to be completed by 3:30 p.m. Nov. 28.

Kaua‘i County Office of Economic Development received a total of 28 proposals; a selection committee reviewed all eligible projects and selected 12 to be awarded.

The closure Nov. 28 is necessary for Kaua‘i County Roads Division crews to perform road striping repairs within the county’s right-of-way.

Juliet Madrid successfully completed an internship with the Disability Compensation Division and now works at the Kauaʻi District Health Office.

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda and U.S. Rep. Ed Case have each put out their own survey, which they want their constituents to fill out to better understand priorities for 2026.

The tremor followed the end of episode 37 lava fountaining on Kīlauea by 10 minutes, but does not appear directly related to the eruption, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Kauaʻi’s escalating food prices come to light as pre-Thanksgiving grocery shopping reveals a stark contrast in turkey prices between local and mainland markets.

The Kauaʻi Performing Arts Center will enchant audiences with its student-led comedy, “The Further Adventures of Nick Tickle, Fairy Tale Detective,” debuting at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall.

The coalition highlights that a more comprehensive solution is necessary because merchants continue to use Shopify’s services to sell illegal e-cigarettes.

Aloha United Way President and CEO Michelle Bartell joined senior leaders from the United Way network at Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square for the 4 p.m. bell ringing on Tuesday.

Episode 37 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. and abruptly ended just before midnight.

Travelers can take simple steps to plan ahead for the holidays that “will make the process smoother and less stressful” said Ed Sniffen, director of the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation.

After receiving 28 proposals for its innovation grants for fiscal year 2025-2026, the Office of Economic Development has selected 12 initiatives to receive a combined $369,000.