Kauai News
60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival returns to Big Island; all you need to know
Hawai‘i News Now – KFVE, the Merrie Monarch Festival’s official broadcaster, will carry the events live on-air and online each night, as well as include special coverage during newscasts and on streaming platforms and social media.
Kaua‘i police warn public of online scam
If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is, local police are advising prospective renters or homebuyers.
Kaua‘i Community College invites community feedback
The college has formed a working group to create a draft for community input. The draft plan is organized around University of Hawai‘i’s five areas of priority.
April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai‘i
The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency is reminding residents to review the island’s tsunami evacuation zones.
Kekaha road improvements meeting canceled following water main break
The Department of Public Works would have presented a design concept for possible roadway improvements along the project corridor.
Kaua‘i County’s job fair set for April 12
Over 50 businesses representing a variety of industries on Kaua‘i will offer employment opportunities.
Wellness Day at Līhuʻe Walmart offers vaccines, free health screenings
All nine Hawaiʻi Walmart stores are participating in Walmart Wellness Day on May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kaua‘i surf shop named MVP by Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council
Tamba, a small business in Kapa‘a, has been honored by the Hawai‘i State Legislature for its work in invasive species education.
Kaua‘i cops investigate Līhu‘e wastewater treatment plant break-in
The stolen equipment and damages are estimated to total over $35,000.
Hawaiian girl to play Lilo in Disney’s live-action adaptation of ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Big Island girl Maia Keahola will play Lilo in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s 2002 animated film “Lilo & Stitch.”
Mack, Kagimoto are Kaua‘i water department’s Employees of the Year
Pipefitter Michael Mack and civil engineer Kagimoto were praised by their peers as a “forward thinker” and a “driven” colleague.
Ballroom Blitz: Foxtrot and mambo classes begin Wednesday in Līhuʻe
The Kauaʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation is holding ballroom dancing classes at the Līhu‘e Neighborhood Center beginning on April 5 and running through June 18.
U.S. senator meeting Kaua‘i veterans and business owners Wednesday
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono’s stops will include the Kaua‘i Kookie Marketplace in Kalaheo and the Kaua‘i Veterans Center and Kaua‘i Sweet Shoppe in Līhu‘e.
Monthly siren, emergency alert system test set for April in Hawaiʻi
The all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System for Hawaiʻi is set for April 3 at 11:45 a.m.
Kauaʻi County closures in observance of Good Friday on April 7
Regular business hours for Kauaʻi County offices and services will resume on April 10 after being closed for Good Friday.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green signs transparency, accountability bills into law
Gov. Josh Green last week signed seven “Good Government” bills into Hawaiʻi state law to advance the goals of ethics, lobbying and campaign spending laws in Hawai‘i.
Special marine warning issued for waters surrounding Kaua‘i
At 6:35 p.m., strong thunderstorms continue to develop and track southwest around 20 knots covering a large area extending northeast from Port Allen to around 10 nm north of O‘ahu.
Strong thunderstorm has moved over Kaua‘i
A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Kauai through 7:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Injured hiker airlifted off popular trail in Wailua
First Responders were dispatched to help an injured hiker Saturday afternoon along the Nounou-East Trail, also known as Sleeping Giant, in Wailua.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: April 1-7
There will be no closures on April 7 in observance of Good Friday.
