Kauai News
UHERO Forecast: Federal cuts to social safety net will affect tens of thousands of people in Hawaiʻi
The Kaiser Family Foundation projects that 41,000 Hawaiʻi residents will lose Medicaid benefits due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Kauiʻi Island Utility Cooperative to bolster customer support services after hours
Beginning Oct. 1, Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s members will benefit from additional customer support when reporting outages after-hours.
Kauaʻi Gold Volunteers honored with proclamation and awards
Kūʻkūi Grove Center buzzed with community spirit as the Kauaʻi Retired and Senior Volunteer Program celebrated five exceptional Gold Volunteers for contributing more than 500 hours of service.
Kaua’i set to kick-off Fire Prevention Week with interactive, educational opportunities
The family-friendly kickoff of the 2025 Fire Prevention Week will feature insights on preventing home and wildland fires as well as fun, hands-on education opportunities.
U.S. Coast Guard, local agencies continue to search for two missing men in waters off Kauaʻi
Bryson Higashi was last seen Tuesday in Hanalie, while Kyle Barrett was last seen Tuesday in Princeville.
Update: Flood advisory cancelled for Kauaʻi
At 5:25 p.m., radar indicated heavy rain over west and north Kauai.
Hawaiʻi legacy land conservation program seeking applicants for grants
Since 2006, the Legacy Land Conservation Program has facilitated contributions of more than $65 million to help conserve 32,000 acres on more than 50 properties.
UHERO Forecast: Hawaiʻi headed toward mild recession with U.S. economic outlook deteriorating
In Hawaiʻi, visitor numbers are down, job growth has stalled, and housing activity remains weak, with inflation also expected to rise over the next year.
Three mass kills of ʻUaʻu kani birds discovered on Kauaʻi amid fledgling season
The Archipelago Research and Conservation has reported devastating mass kills of more than 180 native wedge-tailed shearwaters, ʻuaʻu kani, on Kauaʻi, primarily attributed to feral cats and dogs off of leashes.
Gov. Green discusses Hawaiʻi’s community resilience on global stage
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green shared Hawaiʻi’s strategic insights on boosting community resilience through infrastructure that has allowed the state to be recognized for delivering equitable digital services.
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court will have new acting chief justice with retirement of Recktenwald
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald is stepping down at the end of September due to the state’s mandatory retirement age of 70 for justices and judges.
Update: Multi-agency search underway to find missing diver from Kauaʻi
The Kauaʻi Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find Bryson Higashi of Līhuʻe.
Queen’s Bath on Kauaʻi closed through winter for public safety
“We urge the public that entry in these hazardous conditions can result in injuries or drownings,” Kauaʻi Fire Chief Michael Gibson said.
Flood Watch: Possible flash flooding on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau Thursday through Friday
Flood prone roads and other low lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams.
Update: Search continues Friday for man missing in waters off Princeville
The agencies are searching for Kyle Barrett, 37, who was last seen at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday near the entrance to the Queen’s Bath trailhead.
Voting open for U.S. Postal Services’ 250th anniversary Stamp Encore contest
Vote now in the U.S. Postal Service’s Stamp Encore contest to bring back a beloved stamp design and shape America’s philatelic history in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.
Gov. Green traveling to New York for Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green will speak at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York on Sept. 25, highlighting community resilience through science-driven policies and climate action.
Sen. Schatz of Hawaiʻi to discuss clean energy legislation at climate events in New York City
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz Schatz will discuss how federal policy and private sector investment can bolster carbon dioxide removal efforts at Carbon Removal Alliance roundtable.
Cultural practitioners, chefs unite at Waipā for Eat the Invasives gala fundraiser
On Kauaiʻs North Shore, an innovative culinary event at Waipā spotlighted the fight against invasive species by transforming them into gourmet dishes.
Upcoming federal changes to SNAP program will decrease benefits to Hawaiʻi families
Households in Hawaiʻi will see a reduction in their monthly SNAP benefits staring Oct. 1 because of adjustments made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Thrifty Food Plan.
