Kaua‘i News
Weather Delays California Man’s Arrival to Big Island After Solo Row Across Pacific
With the lights of the Hilo breakwater in his sights Wednesday night, Carlo Facchino was oh so close to finishing his 70-plus-day, 2,400-mile solo row across the Pacific Ocean.
Lawsuit Claiming Contractor Owed Money for Work on Zuckerberg’s Tree Houses Goes to Court
In the contract between ORBT and Williams Construction, ORBT was to pay a $170,000 retainer for the jungle house & cabin and a $375,000 retainer for the tree houses.
New Hospitality Program for High School Students Launched by ClimbHI
Hawaiʻi nonprofit ClimbHI has launched Hospitality for Me, a new statewide program that connects schools with hospitality industry resources to enhance education and job readiness for high school students.
3 Displaced in Apartment Fire in Līhu‘e
Three people are displaced after a fire broke out in a Līhu‘e apartment on Monday damaging two units.
Row, Row, Row that Boat Across the Pacific, Californian Nears Big Island Finish Line
It’s been more than 70 days since Carlo Facchino left San Francisco in his 19-foot classic-style ocean rowboat. Just him. Alone.
COVID Weekly Update: 48 New Cases Confirmed on Garden Isle
The state Department of Health reported 1,343 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 14, bringing the statewide total to 342,072.
Big Island Residents React After Latest Video Shows Big Cat Prowling South Kona Town
How terrified are South Kona residents of recent reports – not to mention photos and now videos – of an apparent big cat prowling the coffee belt region of the Big Island?
Depends on whom you ask.
Pedestrian Dies Following Princeville Traffic Crash
A Kaua‘i resident is dead following a traffic crash in Princeville.
Brush Fire Scorches Portion of Kaua‘i Coffee Field
No injuries were reported following a brush fire Monday afternoon that broke out in a coffee field in Kalāheo.
Kaua’i High School Students Can Ride County Buses For Free
To deal with the school bus driver shortage, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education launched a statewide pilot program to provide free county bus passes for high school students.
2 Kaua‘i Men Accused of Enticing a Minor on the Internet
Two Kaua‘i men were arrested following a joint police operation to identify and apprehend online sexual predators targeting children.
Council Supports ‘Mosquito Birth Control’ To Save Kauaiʻi’s Endangered Birds
Currently, multi-agency partnerships are evaluating the use of common, naturally-occurring bacteria as a “mosquito birth control” to suppress mosquito populations and bring Kaua’i’s native forest bird populations back from near extinction.
Mo’ Money, No Problems: Visitor Industry Walk Raises Major Cash
The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association kicked out this weekend the totals raised during the organization’s 43rd Visitor Industry Charity Walk, which raised $2.2 million statewide that will be distributed to local nonprofit organizations across the Aloha State.
‘Grief is the Price We Pay for Love’: President, National Mark 9/11 Anniversary
The nation commemorated on Sunday one of the worst days the county has had to endure, paying tribute in ceremonies to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Surf Advisory Issued for South Shores on Monday
A south swell is expected to build tonight and bring surf heights to advisory level for south facing shores for all the islands by Monday morning.
State Awarded Grant to Establish National Behavioral Health Center For Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians And Pacific Islanders
The state will create a new national center to provide access to culturally and linguistically appropriate behavioral health services for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders thanks to a federal grant.
Most Kauaʻi Gauges Receive Near or Above Average Rainfall Totals in August
Thank goodness for a break in trade winds during the last week of August. That break allowed a weak low-level trough to bring rainfall to the island, helping push most rainfall totals for the month to near or above average.
Watch: Kauaʻi Remembers ʻIniki 30 Years Later
Thirty years ago today, Hurricane ʻIniki made landfall on the island of Kauaʻi as a Category 4 hurricane.
County Offers Swim Lessons For Adults, Aquatic Lessons For Preschoolers
Adults who want to learn how to swim and parents who want their preschool-aged keiki to get a head-start on learning about water safety can get the lessons they need in October and November thanks to the county Department of Parks and Recreation.
Lāwa‘i Man in Critical Condition After Multiple Traffic Crashes
A Lāwa‘i man is in critical condition at a Līhuʻe hospital after being involved in multiple traffic crashes late Friday night, Sept. 9.
