Kauai News

Registration is now open for this year’s installment of the competition, hosted and organized by Kaua‘i nonprofit Kaikeha, that showcases some of the world’s best bodyboarding talent, from near and far.

High fountains lasted nearly 11 hours and produced about 1.6 bilion gallons of lava, covering 80% of the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater floor within the Big Island volcano’s summit caldera. Lava flows from this episode could continue to exhibit slow movement or incandescence throughout the coming days.

Rates for cesspool/septic and waste activated sludge disposal will increase from $64.80 to $88.78 per 1,000 gallons, effective through June 30, 2026.

Total of 38 junior golfers from throughout the islands teed up for the event at Wailua Golf Course on the beautiful east shore of the Garden Isle from June 27-28.

Some conservation groups on Kauaʻi are concerned about how the state is going to disperse about $100 million in annual funding from the state’s new “Green Fee.”

Funds were raised during the hotel’s past four ‘Chefs by Nature’ culinary series events, which is a collaboration between the resort’s culinary team and visiting guest celebrity chefs, and will be used to provide scholarships supporting culinary education.

U.S. Postal Service reminds the public that while fireworks and firecrackers are fun on the 4th of July, all kinds — including sparklers, bottle rockets and Roman candles — are banned from the mail.

Outreach event is opportunity for community members to review the project and share feedback. Project will replace existing 200,000-gallon storage tank with two new 500,000-gallon tanks along with installing additional water lines and associated appurtenances.

Improper disposal can cause fires or other damage resulting in injury to county staff and equipment, potentially interrupting services or shutting down a facility.

“Sustained lava fountaining is likely to begin on June 29 or 30 [Sunday or Monday] based on the current rate of summmit inflation, but could begin sooner if precursory activity escalates.” — Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

When it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, the best course of action is to have fun safely and responsibly. Fire Department officials remind the public that consumer fireworks/firecrackers are only allowed to be ignited from 1 to 9 p.m. July 4 and offer tips to keep you fire safe.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. NOTE: In observcance of 4th of July, there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

“Maintaining uncompromised quality and an adequate supply of water is our primary objective,” said Water Department Manager and Chief Engineer Joe Tait in the county’s announcement. “[The Department of Water] is pleased to report that our water continues to meet or exceed both state and federal requirements for safe drinking water.”

The closures are planned from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30 to July 3, weather permitting, along Kamalu Road and Kolupua Street.

Kauaʻi County Housing Agency is finalizing the project’s master plan now and community feedback is critical to shaping its future. Garden Isle residents are asked to take the survey by June 30.

10th annual installment of popular event is free and open to the public. Educational and hands-on activities will include a helmet-fitting station, bike and skateboard skill enhancement courses and more.

The spectacular series of Kīlauea eruptive episodes during the past 6 months on the Big Island has been remarkably safe for public viewing, but a simple change in wind or brief vent collapse could cause dramatic shift in the hazards produced by the volcano.

Crew members of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter successfully completed the hoist of the cargo ship crew member at 5:47 a.m. June 26 and transported the 26-year-old man to Līhuʻe Airport, where emergency medical services transferred him to Wilcox Medical Center for further treatment.

Peak monthly high tides combined with higher than predicted water levels will lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas throughout the state, including Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, through this evening.

The airline reported shortly before 8 a.m. today (June 26) that some of its information technology systems were affected by the ‘event.’ Flights have continued to operate safely and guest travel has not been impacted.