Kaua‘i News
4.6 magnitude earthquake strikes in deep ocean northeast of Maui; no tsunami threat to Kauaʻi
There is no tsunami threat to Kauaʻi or any of the Hawaiian Islands following a preliminary magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck in deep ocean northeast of Maui. The quake occurred at 11:29 a.m. on Thursday.
Hanalei Canoe Club holding 50th anniversary lū‘au, fundraiser July 29
Paddling and wa’a culture are the root of the Lūʻau this year, which has not been hosted for several years.
Only five ‘akikiki left on Kaua‘i and their chances of survival are slim
This frightening revelation was shared by Justin Hite of the Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project during a community open house Tuesday evening.
Investigation reveals pedestrians struck Saturday were not crossing the road
The investigation remains ongoing at this time. Anyone who has information regarding the crash is advised to contact Traffic Safety Section Officers Russell Himongala or Shawn Hanna at (808) 241-1610.
New world record set in World’s Toughest Row from California to Kaua‘i
Today, after 2,800 miles of the treacherous Pacific Ocean, team Kiwi Fondue from the UK and Switzerland crossed the finish line in a record-breaking time of 29 days, 17 hours and 29 minutes.
Hit songwriter’s new book shares life lessons learned at Kaua‘i Humane Society
Accomplished songwriter Jason Blume has won an Emmy, but he said none of his achievements compares to his latest: the publication of “Happy Tails,” a book inspired by his time as a Kaua‘i Humane Society volunteer.
Teams battle Pacific in “World’s Toughest Row,” arriving soon on Kauaʻi
This remarkable journey started in Monterey, California, and traversed 2,800 miles across the Pacific Ocean, with the teams rowing in custom made ocean rowing boats, up to 28 feet long.
Reggae artist Claire Wright touring debut album on Kaua‘i
Wright will bring her “I Could Use a Beach” tour, featuring special guest Tavana, to Anaina Hou Community Park on Kaua‘i’s North Shore on July 15.
Kaua‘i first responders rescue 5 in waters off Kealia Beach Sunday
Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel received a report from Kaua‘i Police Department Dispatch shortly before 4:50 p.m. of swimmers in distress in waters off Keālia Beach.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative to hold annual membership meeting on July 20
“This is our opportunity to share with our members what has transpired over the past year and what we can look forward to, while receiving questions and feedback from them as well,” said KIUC’s President and Chief Executive Officer David Bissell.
Kaua‘i Salvation Army seeks school supplies for keiki in need
Requested items include backpacks, colored markers, colored pencils, composition notebooks, crayons and more.
Kaua‘i team discovers rare seabird nests on Tutuila for first time in almost forty years
Archipelago Research and Conservation, which is based in Hanapēpē on the South Shore of Kaua‘i, found the Ta‘i‘o burrows in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of Marine & Wildlife Resources, Conservation Metrics and the National Park Service.
July 12: Climate Action Forum on reclaiming Coco Palms wetlands
The dilapidated Coco Palms property is currently slated to be replaced by a new 350-room hotel. But many community members are opposed to developers’ plans.
Wilcox Medical Center on Kaua‘i renovating Emergency Department waiting room
Work is anticipated to take approximately one week and will conclude by July 19.
Hit-and-run driver arrested after critically injuring 2 teenaged girls visiting Kauaʻi
A 25-year-old man from Kalāheo who allegedly was under the influence of an intoxicant was arrested for a Saturday night hit-and-run in Po‘ipū that critically injured two teenaged girls visiting Kauaʻi.
Department of Health updates COVID-19 prevention strategies at Hawaiʻi schools
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health recently released an update of comprehensive K-12 school guidelines regarding COVID-19 protocols.
Tree trimming work on Kaumuali’i Highway in Kalāheo starts Monday
There will be closures on Kaumualiʻi Highway (Route 50) beginning Monday for tree trimming work.
Island School grad wins 2nd place in 2023 Women’s History Essay Contest
The Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women is proud to announce Skylar Stewar is the second place winner in this year’s Women’s History Essay Contest. This year’s essay contest theme was “Your silence will not protect you.”
Emergency repairs planned for Wainiha bridge
Kūhiō Highway (Highway 560) will be intermittently closed at the Wainiha double bridges while emergency repairs are made to Wainiha Bridge No. 2 early this week. The repairs and closure are scheduled between 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. July 10.
Two new members named to Hawai‘i Tourism Authority board, including former Kaua‘i state representative
Blaine Miyasato and James Kunane Tokioka will serve four-year terms, ending June 30, 2026, on the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board of Directors. They succeed Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board Chairman George Kam and member Keone Downing.
