Kaua‘i News
Police seek help finding missing Big Island man who is known to visit Kaua‘i
Authorities renew their request for the public’s assistance in locating Gary Silva-Evangelista, who was reported as missing.
It’s a Winter Wonderland on Big Island’s Maunakea; but roads are unsafe
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship expects the road to the summit will remain closed for at least the next couple of days.
AlohaCare uses $300,000 in holiday donations to launch Imua Loa program
With contributions of $300,000 to benefit 20 organizations throughout the islands, AlohaCare has launched its newly named community giving program called Imua Loa.
Information to know about upcoming 32nd Hawaiʻi State Legislature
The first session of the 32nd Hawaii State Legislature begins at 10 a.m. on Jan. 18, 2023.
Kekaha Landfill and Kapa‘a transfer station closed for maintenance work
The Kekaha Landfill and Kapaa refuse transfer station will be closed today.
Surf is up: Dangerously large breaking waves of 30 to 40 feet for Kaua’i and Ni’ihau
The National Weather Service also has issued a high-wind advisory for Kaua’i, Ni’ihau and the other Hawaiian Islands until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Gov. Green’s executive budget includes healthcare and homelessness priority items
“As a physician, I see the dire need for healthcare. … We need to take a multi-pronged and holistic approach to address our healthcare worker shortage and access to high-quality care,” said Gov. Josh Green, M.D.
High Wind Warning downgraded to Advisory
The National Weather issued a Wind Advisory for North and East Kauai until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Brown Water Advisory issued islandwide
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the Island of Kaua‘i.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management holding virtual workshop for hazard mitigation plan
During the workshop, the agency will gather public input for the state’s update to its Hazard Mitigation Plan that deals with flooding, hurricanes, wildfires and other hazards.
Holiday closures for Kauaʻi County
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning ends for Kauaʻi
Wind gusts of 60 mph and quarter-size hail are expected.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kaua’i County
Severe thunderstorms can produce damaging winds of 58 mph or higher or destructive quarter-size hail or larger.
Coast Guard suspends active search for missing Hawai‘i Life Flight aircraft
The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday suspended the active search for the missing aircrew, nearly two days after the flight departed from Kahului, Maui, headed for the Waimea-Kohala Airport on the Big Island.
Lifeguard towers at several beach parks closed because of inclement weather
Lifeguard towers at Po‘ipū Beach Park, Salt Pond Beach Park and Kekaha Beach Park have been shuttered.
Kaumuali‘i Highway near Kaua‘i Nursery and Landscaping again open to all traffic
Eastbound traffic in the vicinity was diverted earlier in the day because of a fallen tree.
New study looks at El Niño’s past to project how it will respond as Earth warms
The research enables more accurate projection of future changes and impacts from El Niño, the primary factor affecting variability in water temperature and trade wind strength in the Pacific.
National Weather Service issues flood watch, high wind warning, high surf warning
All of the advisories are connected with a powerful Kona low storm system.
Virtual briefing about plan for $600 million to reduce waitlist for Hawaiian homelands
The Association of Hawaiians for Homestead Lands, a federal office of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is hosting a virtual national briefing about the beneficiary $600 million spending plan for Act 279 on Dec. 21.
Water service shutdown scheduled for portion of Kaumuali’i Highway in Hanapepe
A water service shutdown is scheduled on Wednesday to allow contractor, Pipeworks to install a service lateral along Kaumuali’i Highway, between Kona Road and Puna Road in Hanapepe.
