Kaua‘i News
Gardening on the Garden Isle: Is my tomato a hypochondriac? Or is it really sick?
In another column by Master Gardener Tom Timmons, he writes that tomatoes are subject to so many diseases he thinks they may have suicidal tendencies, but with a little TLC, they will survive.
Gov. Green signs laws limiting places to carry guns; mandating active shooting training at schools
Gov. Josh Green signed laws that mandates active shooting training at all public and charter schools in the state and prohibit firearms at a variety of places — including hospitals, beaches, stadiums, movie theaters and bars that serve alcohol.
Commercial driver license training for women launched by Native Hawaiian Advancement Council
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, in collaboration with the American Association of University Women, will introduce the first Hawaiian Trades Academy commercial driver license training course exclusively for wāhine.
Hōkūleʻa voyaging canoe about to embark on 4-year circumnavigation of Pacific
The legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is preparing to embark on a four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific.
Hawai’i developing its first state plan to bridge digital inequity
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is developing the State of Hawaiʻi’s first digital equity plan.
Could this be the last season Hawaiian honeycreepers survive in the wild on Kauaʻi?
The Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project are in the midst of another field season to try to save the diminutive native Hawaiian honeycreeper, but it may be their last. Rats and mosquitoes are leading to the native species existence in the wild.
Youth sports equipment burns up in shed fire belonging to Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League
The Kaua‘i Fire Department responded to the blaze, located at the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex in Kapa‘a, at 3:30 a.m after receiving a report there was a fire at the park.
Public comment for designating Pacific Remote Islands a National Marine Sanctuary ends June 2
The last day to provide public testimony online about the National Marine Sanctuary designation for Pacific Remote Islands is Friday.
Traffic advisory: Hanalei Canoe Club hosting 41st Hāʻena to Hanalei Race
The Kauai Police Department will be closing the westbound or Hāʻena-bound lane of Kuhio Highway from Anae Road in Hanalei to Ke’e Beach.
Kauaʻi Economic Outlook published for first time since 2019
A Kauaʻi County Economic Outlook has been published for the first time since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
Former governor Abercrombie, 2 others appointed to University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents
Former Hawaiʻi Gov. Neil Abercrombie, Global Resiliency Hub CEO Alapaki Nahale-a and attorney Lauren Akitake were appointed by Gov. Josh Green to the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.
Hawaiʻi documentary about COVID-19 testing becomes Emmy Awards finalist
“Caught Inside,” a documentary showcasing the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaiʻi’s groundbreaking COVID-19 testing program, has been selected as a finalist at the Emmy Awards Northern California.
Hawaiʻi hunting licenses, stamps begin to be issued June 15 for 2023-24 season
The new Hawaiʻi hunting season runs July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 and beginning June 15, hunters can obtain licenses and stamps.
Kauaʻi Police Activities League gears up for first flag football season in four years
The Kauaʻi Police Activities League is looking for more volunteer coaches and referees for the flag football season that begins June 3.
Firefighters extinguish fire in ‘Ele‘ele restaurant
Hanapēpē, Kalāheo, Waimea, and Līhu‘e firefighters, along with the on-duty battalion chief responded to the scene.
Lane closure scheduled for portion of Kalihiwai
One lane of Kamookoa Road on Kaua‘i will remain open to accommodate alternating traffic.
Safety and travel tips for pets all summer long
Best Friends Animal Society, an animal welfare organization, wants to ensure that pets and their families enjoy all that summer has to offer with these summer safety and travel tips.
Kauaʻi health office conducting survey about emergency preparedness, pandemic impacts
The Kaua‘i District Health Office will conduct a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response survey known as CASPER to assess the emergency preparedness level and current wellbeing of Kauaʻi households.
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival tickets now on sale
The Hawaiʻi Food & WIne Festival was co-founded by James Beard Award-winning chefs Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong.
Good Jobs Hawaiʻi provides free skills training for hundreds of residents
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi and industry partners, offers free skills training in high-demand industries through Good Jobs Hawaiʻi.
