Kauai News

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.

Residents are urged to stay vigilant and avoid clicking any suspicious “Pay Now” links with an emerging phishing scam that targets motor vehicle payments through fraudulent emails.

Motorists can expect closures in Kapaʻa from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 to Oct. 10, weather permitting.

Kalalau Valley has struggled with feral pigs and goats, which damage native plants, cause erosion, and create public health and safety concerns for campers and hikers.

The closure for commercial users is required to accommodate computer upgrades at the Kekaha Landfill’s scale house.

At Pāhoa Public Library, Branch Manager Katy Tipton spearheaded numerous successful programs such as “Craft Nights,“ “Thinking Money for Kids,” “Preschool Jamboree” and “Lei Po‘o Nights.”

All five of Hawaiʻi’s interscholastic leagues will participate in surfing, after it was made an official high school sport in May when it was signed into law by Gov. Josh Green.

The Kauaʻi Police Department is investigating a late-night, single-vehicle crash in Līhuʻe in which a minor was driving and speed is considered a factor.

More than 2,000 Kaiser Permanente employees in Hawai‘i have authorized a strike, joining a nationwide wave of healthcare workers prepared to walk out as union contract negotiations stall before the Sept. 30 deadline.

Work at the Wailua parks includes repainting concrete wall separating the courts and the sideline break areas, and installing windscreens along the court fences.

The council urged NOAA to apply more rigorous standards when determining whether foreign fisheries meet U.S. requirements for protecting marine mammals and reducing bycatch.

By digitizing the home exemption process, the new system streamlines applications, speeds up approvals, and provides timely updates to residents.

Native Hawaiian artist and Maui resident Kirk Kurokawa painted the portrait of Gov. David Ige with a goal of capturing the essence of a leader.

GoFarm Hawaiʻi has taught a variety of participants over the years with some becoming commercial farmers while others learned how to nurture a personal garden.

The Kauaʻi Soto Zen Temple’s Peace Day celebration features a Peace Walk, potluck and a peace program with performances and guest speakers beginning at 3 p.m. today.

“It is very concerning when we receive calls from members who feel they’re being pressured or scammed by individuals selling rooftop solar systems,” said Beth Amaro with the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative.

Attend the Wildfire Mitigation Plan meeting virtually or in-person at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in Līhuʻe.

High school football returns under the stars tonight as Waimea and Kapaʻa high school battle each other at Hanapēpē Stadium for the first of four night games during Seabird Fledgling Season.

Dive into a day of fitness and fun as the 12th annual ʻOhana FitFest transforms Princeville into an energetic playground on Sept 27, offering a 5K obstacle run that blends community spirit with fundraising.

The U.S. Navy’s final environmental assessment reveals no significant impact from continued multi-domain training at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauaʻi.