Kauai News

Kīlauea is erupting again, with 330-feet high lava fountains for episode No. 25

All current and recent eruption activity of Kīlauea is within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

PGA general manager at Kauaʻi golf course enshrined into Callaway’s Staff Hall of Fame

Under Tom Freestone’s leadership, the Ocean Course at Hōkūala’s teaching staff offers lessons for keiki through seniors, including programming from the Aloha Section PGA, First Tee Hawai‘i, Operations36, Indigo Golf Partners and Troon. 

Lt. Gov. Luke signs bill to establish Broadband Office, expand digital navigator program

The landmark legislation strengthens the state’s commitment to closing the digital divide and ensuring all Hawaiʻi residents have access to reliable internet.

Annual sewer rate increase on Kaua‘i kicks in on July 1

The previous adjustment to wastewater rates was on July 1, 2024.

Kaua‘i Police Department welcomes 3 new officers to the force

Raffy Perono, Summer Juniel and Trejontierre Juniel took their official Oath of Office during a ceremony attended by loved ones and community members.

New ambulance station in Hanalei will increase calls, response times for the secluded east side of the island

Moloaʻa to Hā‘ena is now covered when it comes to emergencies with the opening of the American Medical Response ambulance station in Hanalei.

ACLU of Hawai‘i asks county leaders not to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The ACLU of Hawaiʻi is concerned with Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s execution of warrants and urged county leadership against agreements with entities within the Dept. of Homeland Security.

Although bacteria rates are rising, federal funding cuts threaten water quality testing

Waikomo Stream at Kōloa Landing, a popular snorkeling spot, was added to the Bacteria Hot Spots list due to a high rate of bacteria found in 90% of the samples.

Postal Service is hosting open houses in Kauaʻi this month

Postmasters and supervisors will offer guidance on applying for the Postal Service, which is working to modernize its network and improve services across all mail.

Volcano Watch: What fans the flames observed at volcanic vents?

Recently, something has been observed “dancing” above the active eruptive vents inside Halemaʻumaʻu…Hydrogen flames!

Three hikers rescued near Kalalau Beach along the Nā Pali Coast on Thursday

First responders transported by helicopter two injured hikers and a distressed hiker to Princeville Airport, where medics awaited.

Update: High surf advisory cancelled for the south shores of Niʻihau, Kauaʻi today

Above average surf will continue along south facing shores, but will remain below advisory thresholds. 

Gov. Green intends to veto 19 bills passed by Hawaiʻi State Legislature

Green is not required to veto every bill indicated on the Intent-to-Veto list, but he cannot veto a bill that is not included and he has until July 9 to issue final vetoes.

Update: 5-acre brush fire in Keālia contained

Crews continued to do periodic checks of the area on Saturday.

Change-of-command ceremony solidifies the new leadership for the Pacific Missile Range Facility

Captain Robert Prince has assumed command of the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, succeeding Captain Brett Stevenson, who is retiring after a 35-year naval career.

New Hawaiʻi law protects child performers’ earnings

Gov. Josh Green signed a new law on Wednesday that requires parents to set aside part of their child’s entertainment income in a trust, a move aimed at preventing financial exploitation of young performers.

Survey to assess emergency preparedness level of Kauaʻi households this month

The Kauaʻi District Health Office will evaluate emergency preparedness of 210 randomly selected Kauaʻi households through a survey conducted June 23-27.

New act passed by state legislature designates September as Hawaiian History Month

The measure honors the enduring legacy of Queen Liliʻuokalani and recognizes the many contributions of the Native Hawaiian community to Hawaiʻi’s past, present, and future.

Learn about Hawaiʻi’s groundwater in upcoming webinar series

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health will host a free, four-part webinar series throughout June to educate the public on groundwater science and its role in Hawaiʻi.

University of Hawaiʻi astronomers discover biggest explosion since the Big Bang

A team at the Institute for Astronomy uncovered rare events when massive stars at least three times the mass of the Sun are shredded by supermassive black holes. 
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