Kauai News

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Large breaking waves up to 20 feet are expected along the north-facing shores of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i, and up to 15 feet along the two islands’ west-facing shores.

Trash collection is postponed for residences on Kiahuna Plantation Drive, Kolepa Street, and Kolepa Place due to staffing issues.

First responders spent part of the holiday rescuing another visiting hiker from Kalalau Trail.

Members used their inaugural meeting — in advance of meeting with the governor — to review their roles and responsibilities, discuss a general framework to proceed and develop a shared understanding of the choices before the state — lease, land exchange and condemnation.

The work is part of the Kapaʻa Homesteads Tank Project. All work and lane closures are weather permitting; schedule is subject to change.

The two new birds, both a year younger than their 5 other more established counterparts, are now taking their turn at calling the release aviary home, where they are acclimating to the sights and sounds of the forest and using the secure space to strengthen their flight and landing muscles.

Kapa‘a Middle School Choir Boosters Club sends out additional information about sponsorships and donations sought to defray costs for choir and ‘ukulele band members to attend educational opportunity that is WorldStrides Music Festivals next spring in Anaheim, Calif.

“Understanding your rights before you buy can help prevent disputes and protect your wallet” during the busy holiday shopping season, said Hawaiʻi Office of Consumer Protection Executive Director Mana Moriarty.

The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving outreach in Kauaʻi brought joy and warmth to community members through drive-thru and sit-down meal events, showcasing community spirit.

An extra large west-northwest to northwest swell is expected to rapidly fill in Saturday evening and peak Saturday night into Sunday, likely producing giant warning-level surf of 40 to 50 feet along north-facing shores, with some even larger sets possible, and 25 to 35 feet along west-facing shores of Kaua’i.

While the state says the $14.3 million roundabout is now operational, full completion is still anticipated by the end of this year with work remaining including landscaping, permanent striping and sign installation.

The second location opens Nov. 28, on Black Friday, less than 2 years after the first storefront on Kaua‘i was opened in March 2024 at Coconut Marketplace in Kapaʻa.

The Kauaʻi County Council has taken a bold step in environmental conservation by passing Bill 2976.

Residential trash service will not be conducted Nov. 27 because of staffing issues. Pickup is now anticipated to be completed by 3:30 p.m. Nov. 28.

Kaua‘i County Office of Economic Development received a total of 28 proposals; a selection committee reviewed all eligible projects and selected 12 to be awarded.

The closure Nov. 28 is necessary for Kaua‘i County Roads Division crews to perform road striping repairs within the county’s right-of-way.

Juliet Madrid successfully completed an internship with the Disability Compensation Division and now works at the Kauaʻi District Health Office.

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda and U.S. Rep. Ed Case have each put out their own survey, which they want their constituents to fill out to better understand priorities for 2026.

The tremor followed the end of episode 37 lava fountaining on Kīlauea by 10 minutes, but does not appear directly related to the eruption, the U.S. Geological Survey said.