Kauai News

The locally owned and operated Kauaʻi Diner opened its flagship restaurant in 2023 in Līhuʻe.

At 5:28 p.m., radar indicated moderate to heavy showers persistently developing over the northwest and north side of Kaua‘i, mainly over the lower slopes and coast.

Fire crews have extinguished a blaze at the edge of the Pacific Missile Range Facility Makaha Ridge site, which initially forced personnel to evacuate the premises.

The limited liability company recalled packages in the 0.6-ounce and 4-ounce bags that were distributed to multiple retail locations.

According to the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center, watchstanders received a report at 10:09 a.m. from Hawai‘i Fire Department dispatchers regarding an unmanned yellow kayak 400 yards offshore from Keauhou.

Budgeted for Kaua‘i priorities throughout the next 2 years is a grand total of nearly $200 million, including $193,916,000 for notable projects, $615,000 for operating budget items and $2,034,000 for capital improvement projects in fiscal year 2026.

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) presented an ambitious awards schedule before the Hawaiian Homes Commission Monday and announced its plan to issue more than 2,600 leases by the end of 2025.

“This contest is an exciting opportunity for keiki and teens to learn about the coconut rhinoceros beetle and become champions for our island.” — Kaua‘i County Office of Economic Development Agriculture Specialist Niki Kunioka-Volz.

The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival concluded Saturday at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo with ‘auana (modern hula) performances from 20 hālau across the state of Hawai‘i and California.

The competition culminates tonight, where hālau will perform ‘auana (modern) hula.

54-year-old Lincoln Kaehu was taken into custody April 24 for his alleged involvement in an early morning burglary April 15 at Ace Hardware in the south Kaua‘i community.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

Bystanders swiftly brought the woman, identified as 72-year-old Ricki Fehr, to shore after noticing her at the water’s edge. Personnel with Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response initiated advanced life-saving measures when they arrived at the scene.

Public advised to visit county website and email government services while phone issues persist. Kaua‘i County Information Technology Division is actively monitoring the situation.

Haʻaheo originally slated to arrive at east Kaua‘i port the morning of April 25, but will now arrive by noon.

Geophysical instruments recorded many major, and even subtle, details the night of the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption onset. In this week’s “Volcano Watch,” explore some of these monitoring data observations that offer clues as to what was happening beneath the surface.

The plan outlines 79 strategies to prepare for climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Several open houses are scheduled in May.

The soloists were scored by seven judges who looked at their kahiko (ancient) and ‘auana (modern) performances and critiqued them in various areas.

The 54-year-old woman visiting from San Diego, Calif., apparently fell while hiking the trail April 23 and injured her ankle. She was taken to Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe after being extracted from the trail — amid unstable weather conditions — for further treatment.

Water customers in Hanalei and ʻAnini Beach were originally asked to take water conservation measures after a mechanical failure at a pump station April 4 affected the county’s water system storage supply in the area.