Kaua‘i News

An official with the Kauaʿi Police Department was recently stopped by Transportation Security Administration representatives while going through security to catch a flight at Līhuʿe Airport.

Gov. David Ige on Tuesday, April 12, announced more than $276 million for capital improvement projects throughout the state that were released in February and March, including nearly $14 million for several Kauaʻi projects.

A recent attempt by hackers to attack an underwater cable that is critical to communications in Hawai’i was thwarted by federal agents.

In observance of Good Friday, the state’s public libraries will be closed Friday, April 15.

Only one site on Kauaʻi continued to record near average rainfall totals for the year through the end of March.

An issue with a water main is forcing an emergency shutdown of water service in several areas of Anahola.

Join the Kauaʿi Police Department for its first Coffee with a Cop after two years from 9 to 10 a.m. on April 19 at Island Craves Kauaʿi in Kapaʿa.

The first responders who work mostly behind the scenes are being celebrated this week for their hard work and dedication.

A mailing error means 2022 Election Notification postcards will be mailed again to all of the island’s registered voters.

After another brief delay this morning, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed Sand Island for Hilo at approximately 11:15 a.m.

Members of the global ‘ukulele community sent a little island love and ton of aloha to the people of Ukraine with a special live-stream fundraiser Saturday, April 9.

Now through May 1, researchers aboard the E/V Nautilus will explore Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument to investigate seamounts on expedition Luʻuaeaahikiikekumu.

In observance of the Good Friday and Easter holidays, county offices and facilities will be closed Friday, April 15, and Sunday, April 17.

The University of Hawaiʻi is hosting an event for students exploring career options in the information technology sector and connect them with local employers.

An initiative at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s aimed at improving health care throughout the islands was recently launched thanks to a multi-million-dollar, multi-year commitment from the state.

College is within reach and the University of Hawaiʻi wants to help make the application process easier.

Are you ready for some football? The University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors and new head coach Timmy Chang are welcoming fans to the gridiron for a special spring game and celebration.

After assessing ocean conditions Saturday afternoon, Polynesian Voyaging Society leadership decided it is still unsafe for voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia to sail to Hilo, so they will not depart today.

Researchers and content experts at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum are gearing up to launch the Hawai‘i Master Naturalist Program — a certification that promotes active environmental stewardship through broad science and place-based training, as well as education and outreach in the natural and cultural history of Hawai‘i.

Darla Sabry has been named vice president of patient services and chief nurse executive at Wilcox Medical Center, the organization announced this week.