Kauai News

Volcano Watch: How to build a beach — Pohoiki growth through the years

The beach at Pohoiki, near the easternmost point on the the Big Island in the Puna District, grew rapidly in the year following the 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption of Kīlauea and has continued to evolve since.

Update: Flash flood warning, advisory canceled for Kauaʻi County

The heavy rain has ended and flash flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.

Travelers advised to plan ahead during busy Easter Weekend, Merrie Monarch Festival

State transportation officials offer tips for air travelers to avoid headaches, whether traveling to Hilo for the 62nd annual Merrie Monarch Festival or other destinations.

Officials warn of potentially inclement weather through middle of next week

Kaua‘i is already pretty soggy after heavy rain and showers moved over the island Thursday, with some areas of the Garden Isle receiving more than 2 inches of rain.

Update: Flood advisory expires; high surf advisory remains in effect for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

Large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet are expected along north shores and 8 to 12 feet along west shores, accompanied by strong currents. This will make swimming and surfing in the advisory areas dangerous.

State confirms second case of measles

The case is an adult member of the household of the child on Oʻahu who was previously confirmed to be infected April 7 after both recently returned to Hawaiʻi from traveling internationally. The adult is no longer contagious and the child has since fully recovered. No new suspected measles cases have been reported as of April 17.

Kauaʻi Police Department to host no-questions-asked Drug Take Back Day

The event is aimed at providing a secure and responsible way to dispose of prescription or nonprescription medications while raising awareness about the risks of drug misuse and importance of proper storage and disposal.

Water conservation request continues for Hanalei, ‘Anini areas

Kaua‘i County Department of Water is working diligently to acquire the necessary equipment and services to conduct the emergency work to fix the pump station mechanical failure that caused the need for the conservation request.

Update: Heavy rain diminishes over windward Kaua‘i; flooding no longer threat

National Weather Service forecast office in Honolulu cancels flood advisory that was in effect until 2 a.m.

Proposed bipartisan measure hopes to use AI to TAME extreme weather, wildfire

TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act introduced in U.S. Senate by Hawai’i Democrat Schatz and Montana Republican Sheehy would use artificial intelligence to better protect communities from increasing toll of extreme weather and wildfires.

Appeals court hands down victory in battle against scourge killing endangered native birds

Environmental Court’s sufficient finding of final environmental assessment for incompatible insect technique project to control mosquito-born avaian malaria in East Maui, like that started in February on Kauaʻi, affirmed by Intermediate Court of Appeals.

Hanalei transfer station accepting bagged trash only April 28-May 3

The temporary change is because of scheduled necessary repair work, weather permitting, on the facility’s drainage system to ensure regulatory compliance.

Kauaʽi’s vital community services face devastating impact from federal funding uncertainty

There is some hope, however, as Hawaiʽi lawmakers are considering measures to support the state’s community-based organizations, including increasing funding for some departments and providing emergency funding in case federal support is cut.

U.S. Coast Guard replaces inoperable navigation light on Lehua Island

Aids to Navigation Team Honolulu covers over 90 aids across the Hawaiian Islands. Aids vary from lighthouses to buoys to fixed lights.

Reminder: Registration for Mayor’s Youth Track Meet closes April 16

The meet is scheduled for April 18 at Island School in Līhu‘e and will feature a variety of events such as sprints, relays, long jump, high jump and shot put.

Kauaʻi Marriott locations to search for marketing and sales candidates today

Marriott’s Kauaʻi Beach Club is hosting a hiring event for sales positions today from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Nurses at Kauaʻi’s Wilcox Medical Center ratify new contract that addresses pay, staffing levels

The new nurses agreement at Wilcox Medical Center includes increased pay and addresses the concerns of nurses about insufficient staffing levels.

First Hawaiian Bank opens its modern, sustainable Līhuʻe branch on Monday

First Hawaiian Bank unveils its comprehensive Līhuʻe Banking Center at Hokulei Village, marking a significant investment in Kauaʻi’s community.

Namahana Public Charter School set to open for 7th and 8th graders this August

Namahana School in Kīlauea has taken a historic step as it welcomed its initial cohort of seventh and eighth graders from 100 founding families, marking the beginning as a pioneering tuition-free public charter school for the North Shore.

No new suspected measles cases reported following confirmed case on O‘ahu

No new suspected measles cases have been reported after the Hawai‘i Department of Health confirmed the illness in a child and presumptive case in an adult from O‘ahu.
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