Kauai News
Kaua‘i police seek public tips after man was found unresponsive at beach
The man was found at Kalihiwai Beach.
County program on Kauaʻi helps 369 homeowners prevent foreclosure, funds ongoing support services
The County of Kauaʻi announced that its Homeowner Assistance Fund program has closed after successfully assisting 369 Garden Isle homeowners prevent foreclosure since its launch in November 2021.
Strong Tropical Storm Hone expected to briefly strengthen after passing Big Island
The newest detail to develop overnight was that once the storm passes by the Big Island, it is forecast to intensify, reaching hurricane strength late Sunday into Monday as it moves south of Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.
Fiber infrastructure expansion on Kaua‘i to wrap up by the end of the year
Since 2010, Hawaiian Telcom has invested more than $1 billion to expand and support its network to serve its customers.
6 new postmasters recognized on Kaua‘i
USPS Hawai‘i District Manager Eileen Veach and Manager of Post Office Operations Ty Sobieraj recognized and administered the official oaths of the new postmasters.
‘We’re all fighting for safe staffing:’ Wilcox Medical Center nurses rally at Hawai‘i State Capitol
In July, 93% of Wilcox Medical Center’s 159-member nursing team signed a petition calling for safe staffing ratios at their hospital.
Update: No injuries reported following Anahola brush fire; cause unknown
County representatives first made the announcement in a 4:30 p.m. press release stating a fire had started mauka (inland) of the Kūhiō Highway, across from the post office.
No injuries reported following vehicle and debris fire in Kapa‘a
Damages to the structure and contents are estimated at $4,000.
Hōkūleʻa docked in Hanalei leaves for Nāwiliwili harbor today
Hōkūleʻa departed Hanalei at approximately 3 p.m. and is expected to arrive at Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor at 8 a.m. Friday.
Kaua‘i educator among finalists for Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year
Educator of the Year is presented annually to a teacher selected from more than 13,000 educators within the Hawai‘i Department of Education.
Kaua‘i officials monitoring adverse weather approaching the islands; advise public to be prepared
Officials with the National Weather Service are forecasting possible impacts to Kaua‘i as early as this weekend into the beginning of next week.
Kekaha Landfill to open at 1 p.m. for commercial haulers on Friday
Commercial haulers will be unable to use the landfill during the first half of the day due to equipment repairs.
Early morning magnitude-4.7 earthquake rattles Big Island and beyond
The location, depth and waveforms recorded as part of today’s earthquake are consistent with slip along faults related to the south flank detachment fault. Aftershocks are possible in the coming days to weeks.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay named first ‘Ocean Friendly Hotel’ in Hawai‘i by conservation group
The North Shore resort is billed as a ‘mission-driven, sustainable luxury resort.’
Volunteer team honored for finding body of missing Kapaʻa man after police halt 2-day search effort
When the police ended their two-day search on Aug. 9, family and friends of Dylan Wagner formed their own volunteer team and located Wagner’s body in just over one hour.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative activates emergency preparedness plan due to Hurricane Gilma
The Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative is monitoring the progress of Hurricane Gilma along with other storm activity in the Pacific.
Hotel performance report: In July, Kaua‘i led counties in revenue per available room
Statewide revenue per available room in July 2024 was $301 with average daily rate at $385 and occupancy of 78.4%.
Full closure scheduled for Temporary Kapa‘a Bypass Road
The one-way southbound road will be closed Monday to Friday, starting Aug. 19 through Oct. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. excluding holidays and weekends.
Kauaʻi councilman ‘inappropriately’ messaged student on social media, school investigation reveals
“You did not follow generally recognized professional standards, did not serve as a positive role model, did not maintain an appropriate adult/child relationship, and did not behave in a manner that contributed to a safe and healthy learning environment for students,” wrote DOE Superintendent Daniel Hamada.
Visitor pulled from Lāwa‘i beach waters dies
The man was pulled from the waters on Aug. 14 when he was found unresponsive.
