Kauai News
Volcano Watch: Scientists compare 1984 and 2022 Mauna Loa eruptions on Big Island
When the Mauna Loa eruption began, on the night of Nov. 27, 2022, events unfolded similarly to the 1984 eruption.
Traveler alert: Līhuʻe Airport parking lot closed
The closure is temporary as there is no more space for public parking. Anyone heading to the airport on Kauaʻi is advised to get dropped off.
Flash flood warning canceled as heavy rainfall ends; flood watch also canceled for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that heavy rainfall has ended, and runoff levels are still elevated, but will recede during the next several hours.
Kauaʻi police continue search for Kody Gardner, who is suspected of killing his father
Murder suspect Kody Gardnerʻs truck was found abandoned at the Waimea Canyon Overlook on Thursday and he has presumably ran into the mountains at Kōkeʻe State Park.
Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, decides to go into hospice care
The 98-year-old decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family instead of receiving additional medical intervention following a series of short hospital stays.
Kauaʻi Community College invites students to find their future
Two hundred high school juniors and seniors and 40 staff members from seven high schools attended the annual Find Your Future event at Kauaʻi Community College
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation releases weekly lane closures
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Brigham Young University wins college golf tourney on Kauaʻi with record team score
In a unique situation, tournament officials declared University of California’s Sampson Zheng and Texas A&M’s Sam Bennett co-winners due to a lack of daylight remaining for a playoff and the high chance of rain on Saturday.
Long Beach State sophomore shoots 61 to break tournament record at Hōkūala on Kauaʻi
Long Beach State sophomore Ian Gilligan shot a record 61 (-11) in the opening round to take the lead in the 46th annual John A. Burns Intercollegiate golf tournament at the Ocean Course at Hōkūala on Kauaʻi. Action resumes today.
Update: High surf advisory cancelled for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
High surf advisory cancelled for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau due to strong to near-gale force east-southeast winds that will keep large and rough surf in place along east-facing shores during the next couple of days.
How are Kona Lows different from hurricanes and tropical storms?
in April 2018.
In April 2018 on Kaua’i, a record-setting rainstorm associated with a Kona Low inundated some areas of the island with nearly 50 inches of rain falling during a 24-hour period.
Update: Murder suspect’s vehicle found in Kōkeʻe; victim’s name released
The public is advised not to approach 22-year-old Kody Kalei Gardner of Lāwa‘i.
Kaua‘i officials say be vigilant as potential severe weather approaches
The National Weather Service has announced heavy rain and flash flooding are possible from Thursday into the weekend.
Last call: Kupu summer program applications close Friday
Participants will get to learn about a variety of ecosystems, natural resource management techniques and cultural practices unique to Hawai‘i.
Sustainable luxury resort built into cliff along Hanalei Bay opens on Kauaʻi
The former St. Regis Princeville Resort has reopened as 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, the latest in a global chain of luxury wellness retreats.
UPDATE: Missing romance novelist, actress Faleena Hopkins found safe
Romance novelist and actress Faleena Hopkins, who wrote the “Cocky Brother” series and starred in the 2020 drama “Just One More Kiss,” was found safe on Friday after going missing for 17 days.
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa seeks applicants for new athletics director
David Matlin will retire as the athletics director of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa on June 2, 2023 after completing an 8-year term.
Beware of box jellyfish at Salt Pond beach parks, south- and west-facing shores on Kauaʻi
Ocean Safety officials have posted “Box Jellyfish” signs at Salt Pond beach parks on Kauaʻi.
FAA investigating tour plane crash at end of runway on Big Island
The Big Island Air tour plane aborted its takeoff on Tuesday morning and hit hard without landing gear before ending up outside the safety runway area at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport on the Big island.
46th John A. Burns Intercollegiate golf tourney on Kauaʻi; public can attend for free
The 46th annual John A. Burns Intercollegiate menʻs golf tournament will be held Feb. 16-18 at the Ocean Course at Hōkūla in Līhuʻe.
