Kauai News
Learn to garden on the Garden Isle with informative, witty columns by a master
Certified Master Gardener Tom Timmons will bring his knowledge and wit to Kauaʻi now readers with a new biweekly column that launches Feb. 11.
Kamaʻāina special offers program is back throughout Hawaiian Islands
New specials on accommodations, activities, attractions, shopping, dining and more throughout the Hawaiian Islands are available to Hawaiʻi residents through the Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau’s kamaʻāina program.
Kaua‘i residents can vote on food access plan
Draft objectives under consideration were developed in recent community workshops.
Hawaiian Words of the Day for Feb. 9: Kahua hoʻolulu mokulele
Mokulele Elementary School on O’ahu said the significance of the school logo represents the Hawaiian interpretation of the word Mokulele, meaning “flying ship or airplane.”
‘Soul Surfer’ boycotts World Surf League over transgender policy
Kaua‘i resident Bethany Hamilton’s comments sparked uproar on social media.
‘Fall in Love with NOAA’ at Kaua‘i mall this Saturday
Valentine’s Day activities will be paired with science demonstrations from several local, state and federal groups during event at Kukui Grove Center in Līhu‘e.
Hawaiian Word of the Day for Feb. 8: Hana
Our favorite version is ʻAʻohe hana i koe, Hawaiian for “No work is left!”
State House committee taking up 7 ethics reform bills
Hawai’i State Speaker of the House Scott K. Saiki introduced six of the bills on behalf of recommendations outlined in the Commission to Improve Standards of Conduct Final Report.
Wind advisory for areas of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau from noon Wednesday through Friday
East winds of 25 to 35 mph with localized gusts more than 50 mph expected on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
Farmers, fishers sue State regarding West Kaua‘i Energy Project
The Department of Land and Natural Resources determined the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative “legacy project” didn’t need an Environmental Impact Statement late last year.
UH researchers discover new mysterious viruses infecting hibiscus on Oʻahu
Two new viruses are infecting hibiscus plants in Hawaiʻi and they could pose a threat to the state flower, the yellow hibiscus, according to researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Hawaiian Word of the Day for Feb. 7: Palaoa
The word of the day for Feb. 7 is “palaoa,” which is one of the colossal giants of the deep ocean, a necklace worn by royalty and a character in the Herman Melville 1851 classic novel.
Native Hawaiian group slams handling of beached whale on Kaua‘i
Members of Kia‘i Kanaloa on Kauaʻi say the 60-ton sperm whale’s dismemberment and land burial constituted “acts of desecration.”
Road work scheduled in Kapa‘a starting this weekend
A portion of Kawaihau Road and Pelehu Road will be closed on Feb. 11, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from Feb. 13 to Feb. 17, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Gov. Green to travel to Washington D.C. for State of the Union Address
Gov. Green also plans to meet with members of Hawai‘i’s Congressional Delegation and will attend the National Governors Association Winter Meeting.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Feb. 4-10
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Hawaiian Word of the Day for Feb. 6: Holoholona
The word holoholona is part of the title of several children’s books written in Hawaiian.
Kaua‘i will learn from O‘ahu at sea level rise forum
The Surfrider Foundation presentation will be followed by an opportunity for community discussion.
Kapa‘a man hospitalized following early Sunday morning crash
Speed and impairment appeared to be factors in the one-vehicle accident, according to police.
Lane closures near Kōloa Elementary school Monday through Friday
Drivers can expect brief occasional delays, although no road work will occur during peak traffic times for school drop-off and pick-up.
