Kaua‘i News
Lane closures set for Kawaihau, Hehi roads on Kaua‘i
Both Kaua‘i road closures are needed for road resurfacing work.
Now that rats are eradicated at Palmyra Atoll, seabird ‘discotheques,’ decoys result in chick
Twelve years after rats were eradicated from Palmyra Atoll, a grey-backed tern chick was seen.
Kaua‘i: Liquor license renewals due June 30
If a licensee fails to renew their liquor license by the deadline, the County of Kaua‘i liquor license will expire on June 30.
Life’s Choices Kaua‘i cohosting mental health, wellness conference with other agencies
Life’s Choices Kaua‘i is co-hosting the conference with its partners the Hawai‘i Department of Health, the Kauaʻi Rural Health Association, Kauaʻi Planning and Action Alliance, Kauaʻi Resilience Project, and Keiki to Careers.
Waimea ‘High School Hero’ wins $1,500 cash prize
Honsador Lumber awarded its Kaua‘i prize to senior Joveline Alvarez.
Business accelerator Mana Up selects 2 Kaua‘i companies for 8th cohort
Hobbs Tea from Kalāheo and Brianne & Co. from Kōloa were selected by Mana Up.
Hōkūleʻa crew makes first stop on Alaska Heritage Sail
The Alaska Heritage Sail is a pre-voyage through the Southeast region of Alaska before the Global Launch of the Moananuiākea Voyage circumnavigation of the Pacific on June 15, 2023.
Iam Tongi from Hawai’i wins 2023 American Idol
Iam Tongi, who was born in Kahuku, O’ahu, wins the 2023 American Idol Contest.
Online registration for Kaua‘i Summer Fun Program begins May 24
The 2023 Summer Fun Program is open to children 5 to 11 years old on Kaua‘i.
Portions of Weliweli Road Closed for Resurfacing Work
Portions of Weliweli Road in Kōloa will be closed from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday for resurfacing work.
Lane closure for sections of Kapa‘a scheduled from May 22 to May 27
A portion of Kawaihau Road, Hau’a’ala Road, and Mailihuna Road will experience periodic one-lane closure and road narrowing.
Hawai’iʻs Iam Tongi has won hearts across the nation; but will he be the next ‘American Idol’ winner?
Beginning at 2 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time on Sunday, William “Iam” Tongi from Kahuku, O‘ahu, will compete against fellow finalists Colin Stough and Megan Danielle to become the next “American Idol” winner.
Hawai‘i Coffee Association conference coming to Kaua‘i
The Hawaiʻi Coffee Association conference will be held this year on Kauaʻi and feature a new Latte Art Throwdown, plus interactive workshops on cupping, roasting, green grading, brewing, grinding and field grafting.
Kauaʻi man turns fish, octopus into art using Japanese method of gyotaku
Kauaʻi police officer Desmond Thain, who makes art out of fish and octopus using the traditional Japanese method of gyotaku, has clients that include fishermen and Food Network chefs.
Kaua‘i firefighters battle Kapa‘a blaze that engulfed small structure, 2 vehicles
Multiple Kaua‘i Fire Department units were dispatched to the scene on Kūhiō Highway in Kapa‘a shortly after 2:30 a.m. Saturday.
Governor traveling to Seattle for meetings with officials working to solve homelessness
While on his trip, Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green will meet with government officials and others working to solve homelessness, housing and health care issues in Washington state.
Gardening on the Garden Isle: Best to read directions when planting papaya seeds
For the latest Gardening on the Garden Isle column, master gardener Tom Timmons explains why its best to follow his wife’s advice and read the directions when planting papaya seeds.
Volcano Watch: Ups, downs and changes at Kīlauea summit
Kīlauea on the Big island has experienced nearly constant change with distinct episodes of calm, unrest, eruptions and everything in between since its historic eruption in 2018.
Hōkūleʻa voyaging canoe to start Alaska Heritage Sail in Juneau
On Friday morning, the Hōkūleʻa voyaging canoe will embark on the first leg of the Alaska Heritage Sail, from Juneau to Yakutat.
Recruitment to open for state conservation enforcement officers
This job recruitment, for full-time, permanent positions, will be advertised on the State of Hawai‘i jobs website.
