Kauai News
Kaua‘i businesses, community will ‘Catch A Wave’ at free Shark Tank-style event
Eight finalists selected from 38 applicants will present their Kauaʻi-based small businesses in front of a panel of five judges and a community audience.
Kōloa man held on $5K bail following theft of boat from Port Allen harbor
Witnesses identified the suspect in the Nov. 4 incident as Joshua Aceret-Ipac.
Search suspended for snorkeler who went missing Sunday in waters off Kaua‘i
The multi-agency search ceased at noon Wednesday after 72 hours and covering more than 1,300 square nautical miles. There has been no sign of the missing man.
Brown water advisory issued for Hanalei Bay
The public is advised to stay out of water when it appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rainfall, as it can contain higher than normal pollutant levels. If the water is brown, turn around.
Kaua‘i Democrats defeat opponents in elections for state House seats
Democrats dominated elections throughout the islands, although Republicans picked up state Senate and House seats on O‘ahu.
Kaua‘i trustee Dan Ahuna, other incumbents retain seats in Office of Hawaiian Affairs election
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a semi-autonomous state agency, is made up of nine elected officials who serve four-year terms.
Trump wins second term as president
Incumbents U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and U.S. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda win re-election in the 2024 Hawai’i General Election.
Kauaʻi elects one newcomer to County Council; DeCosta and Kagawa lose seats in latest results
Relative newcomer Fern Holland has surpassed Councilmember Ross Kagawa by 102 votes to claim the seventh and final seat on the Kauaʻi County Council.
Update: Flood advisory canceled as heavy rain ends and stream gauges drop
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
Election Day: Kauaʻi voters randomly polled express support for Trump
Voters have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to drop off their mail-in ballots at nine locations around the island or vote in person at the Election Office in Līhuʻe.
Kaua‘i County offices, other services closed for Election Day
HI5 redemption centers in Kīlauea and Kapa‘a are open, and the schedule for residential refuse pickup is unchanged. The Kaua‘i Bus is operating on its regular schedule and offering free bus service islandwide today. All other county offices and services will resume regular hours Wednesday.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for north and west shorelines
The National Weather Service says conditions could redevelop, however, as multiple northwest and north swells are expected during the course of the next week in response to an active weather pattern in the North Pacific.
Volcano Watch – Tilting toward lava: How tiltmeters monitor volcano activity
Borehole tiltmeters have been used by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) since the early 1970s and have since become an essential part of HVO’s volcano monitoring program.
Weeklong art exhibit in Līhu‘e celebrates the native forest birds of Kaua‘i
The exhibit is the latest Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele event in the state.
Multiple agencies search for missing swimmer in waters off ‘Anini on Kaua‘i
A 59-year-old male visitor from Arizona was reported missing shortly after 12:15 p.m. Sunday.
Experiments find coral reefs can survive some climate change, with help
According to a press release from the university, researchers created 40 experimental systems known as “mesocosms,” which mimic the environment of a coral reef in the wild.
Road closures scheduled at Nāwiliwili Harbor
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road closures for a variety of areas, which will all occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Massachusetts teacher runs Kalalau Trail in 50 state challenge to raise funds for Alzheimer’s cure
“I really like showing that people in their 60s can do big things,” said Glenn Caffery.
Hawai‘i hires on ‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ made $31M in wages; workforce training provided to local interns
A pulse-pounding new drama set on Oahu’s North Shore is contributing to the state’s economy in a big way. “Rescue: HI-Surf,” a co-production of John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment, hired over 2,100 local cast and crew to be part of the first season. Collectively, the hires earned more than $31.75 million in wages.
