Kaua‘i News
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.
Dozens of Kaua‘i households have ‘black slime’ for the holidays
This isn’t the first time homebuyers have found fault with the nation’s largest homebuilder, which has spent millions on construction defect claims.
Kauaʻi Humane Society out of kennel space
The Kauaʻi Humane Society in Līhuʻe is in a capacity crisis with all 58 kennels in the facility filled and is urging the community to adopt or foster shelter dogs.
Social media users encouraged to think before they post following Maui shark incident
Social media can either be a powerful tool for sharing information or a mouthpiece for tremendously hurtful and inaccurate comments directed toward people dealing with a tragedy.
Flood advisory issued for parts of Kauaʻi
Some locations that will experience flooding include Kapaʻa, Princeville, Kīlauea, Hanalei, Moloaʻa, Wainiha, Wailua Homesteads, Hāʻena, Wailua, Nā Pali State Park and Kealia.
Pacific Media Group to purchase Kaua‘i radio station KFMN
Pacific Media Group, or PMG, has entered into an agreement to purchase KFMN on Kaua‘i. The purchase is pending Federal Communications Commission approval.
