Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi County housing offices in Līhuʻe temporarily shutting down for upgrades
During the two-day closure on April 28 and 29, the agency said residents may still submit documents and payments using a drop box.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa announces second candidate for chancellor
Amy Sueyoshi is the second finalist running for the chancellor position at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, with candidate profiles and forums available online.
Kaua‘i Planning and Action Alliance new era defined by islandwide scope, local leadership
24-year-old nonprofit’s new president and chief executive officer Morgan Hannan invites community input on immediate priorities.
43 of Hawai‘i’s top public high school seniors honored as Citizen-Scholars
This year’s Kaua‘i County awardee is Alena Abell from Kapa’a High School; Abell plans to attend Reed College in Portland, Ore.
Kauaʻi Police Department honors off-duty dispatcher for life-saving CPR
Stephanie Neher has been recognized as the Employee of the Month for April for her courageous off-duty response to a critical traffic collision that sustained a victim’s life.
Kūhiō Highway to see nighttime closures for paving work through mid-May
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will implement nightly single-lane closures on Kūhiō Highway in Hanalei that will begin April 28 and run through mid-May.
20 lane closures scheduled during week of April 25-May 1 on Kaua‘i state roadways
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Honolulu civil trial attorney announces candidacy for lieutenant governor
The Honolulu attorney said he is launching a people-first movement focused on restoring public trust, strengthening accountability, and lowering the cost of living.
Virtual Hōʻike to highlight new generation of Indigenous leaders
Philanthropono’s Kaʻiʻi Hōʻike on April 30 will showcase a new wave of Indigenous leaders redefining philanthropy through cultural and community-focused fundraising.
Kaua‘i residents invited to write messages for Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai‘i event
These messages will be sent to O‘ahu, where they’ll be affixed to Collective Remembrance Lanterns and set afloat on May 25 at Ala Moana Beach Park.
Keith Regan named acting Lt. Governor hours after Sylvia Luke announced she was stepping down
Following Sylvia Luke’s leave amid a corruption probe, Keith Regan has assumed the role of acting lieutenant governor of Hawaii.
Hawai‘i Lt. Gov. Luke steps down indefinitely amid corruption accusations
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s decision to step down comes four days after she announced she would not seek reelection to Hawai‘i’s second-highest office.
Eruptive episode 45 at Kīlauea on Hawai‘i Island ends
Due to reduced ground and aviation hazards, the U.S. Geological Survey is dropping the Volcano Alert Level from WATCH to ADVISORY.
University of Hawaiʻi AI chatbots help to proactively identify student needs
AI chatbots are helping University of Hawaiʻi students achieve academic success before they ever ask for help.
Lifeguards gain official first responder recognition on Kaua’i
The Kauaʻi County Council has officially recognized ocean lifeguards as first responders, highlighting their critical role in emergency situations and aligning with a recent Hawaiʻi State Legislature decision.
Kauaʻi Sea Scouts showcase donated 61-foot yacht at weekend open house
Boys and girls ages 12 to 18 are invited to learn about the Sea Scouts program, meet current members, and explore its new donated vessel “Sun Seeker.”
New leadership positions aim to help move Hawaiʻi tourism into regenerative model
Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau appoint leaders for a new enterprise that focuses on treating Hawaiʻi as a living system to be stewarded rather than a product to be sold.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Washington D.C. to address critical issues impacting Native Hawaiians
The delegation is meeting with congressional leaders and Department of Defense officials to address the expiring military leases on Hawaiʻi Public Land Trust lands and proposed cuts to funding for Native Hawaiian programs.
University of Hawai‘i discovery on Mauna Kea sheds light on brown dwarfs
The discovery offers new clues into how brown dwarfs grow and change over time.
