Kaua‘i News

William Jessup, Acting U.S. Marshal for the District of Hawai‘i stated, “The U.S. Marshals have historic relationships with our local partners. This week was a great example how successful we are when we force multiply resources to ensure our communities are safe.”

The County of Kaua‘i’s has unveiled its revamped website at www.kauai.gov.

The Kaua‘i Humane Society has seen a reduction in adoptions, and a reduction in off-island transfer opportunities due to other shelters’ similar capacity crises.

Fourteen rowing teams from around the world departed from the shores of central California on Monday to compete in the inaugural Pacific Challenge of the World’s Toughest Row, which ends in Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i.

The 41-mile, grueling Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race, which has been held for 72 years, is back after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials initially anticipated construction to be complete by late May 2023. However, further renovations were deemed necessary before the pool reopened.

HMSA has sponsored the Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program in partnership with the Hawaii High School Athletic Association since 2005.

Firefighters arrived on scene and found a single-story residence fully engulfed in flames. No occupants of the residence were inside or around the scene.

There will be no lane closures on Monday, June 12 in observance of King Kamehameha Day.

Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes.

On Friday night, a male visitor died while swimming in waters off Tunnels Beach in Hāʻena, according to the Kauaʻi Police Department.  

Scientists at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory explain in this week’s Volcano Watch how they have been able to successfully forecast eruptions on the Big Island, although only an hour or so before it happens.

Qualified individuals across all islands are sought to apply for adult corrections officer positions at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Public Safety.

Three officers graduated from the Kaua’i Police Department 98th Police Academy in a ceremony on Thursday morning.

Prior to the unveiling of “The Transformation of Hā‘ena State Park,” Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green stopped by to sign a related bill into law.

“Ground Swell” follows the 2021-22 big wave season along with surfers Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister and female surfer Bianca Valenti.

SIPs are a new building material that provides strength, energy efficiency, and eco-friendliness that are installed in days rather than weeks or months, according to O‘ahu based wholesaler and service provider SIP Systems Hawai‘i.

Section of Hulemalu Road will be closed June 16. Work on Halehaka Road now begins Friday.

The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is soliciting donations from the community for its scholarship fund at the Pauahi Foundation.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered  alert levels on day 2 of the Kīlauea eruption because the initial high effusion rates of lava and gas have declined, and no infrastructure is threatened.