Kauai News
Emergency road closure extended for tree removal on part of Akemāmā Road in Lāwaʻi
Contractor The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions identified a second hazardous branch in the vicinity, requiring additional work.
Proposals for FY 2025-26 Kaua‘i County Innovation Grants now being accepted
Live webinar scheduled at 4 p.m. Aug. 14 to help those interested in applying for the grants made through the Office of Economic Development aimed at supporting forward-thinking community projects, with several focus areas including small business, technology, tourism destination management, workforce development and others.
Intermittent road and lane closures continue on portion of Hauaʻala Road in Kapa‘a
The closures — which are necessary for tree trimming and removal — continue through 4 p.m. today and again from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14, weather permitting.
Hawai‘i State Judiciary warns of jury duty scams
This warning comes as the Judiciary has mailed out 330,000 jury questionnaires to residents statewide this week for potential jury service in 2026.
No injuries reported after laundry room fire at resort on Kaua‘i
Kaua‘i Fire Department responded to the blaze on Tuesday in Nawiliwili shortly before 10:45 a.m.
‘Not just about farming’: Senate Ways and Means Committee gets update about food and product initiative
“The Food and Product Innovation Network is a meaningful investment in Hawai‘i’s future — one that bridges education to export pathways by equipping our schools, colleges and entrepreneurs with the skills and infrastructure they need to bring local innovations to the global marketplace,” said Senate Ways and Means Chairman Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz.
Hawaiian Airlines suspending underperforming routes to South Korea, Japan, Boston
The airline announced it will suspend service between Honolulu and Incheon, South Korea; Fukuoka, Japan; and Boston. It will subsequently redeploy aircraft to boost flights between Honolulu and Sydney, Australia; Papeete, Tahiti; Los Angeles; and Seattle.
New free airport wayfinding app enhances passenger experience at Līhuʻe Airport
The LIH Airport app for Lῑhuʻe Airport offers travelers a new mobility tool to navigate the airport terminal and includes a link to the airport’s flight information and airport website, which also features information about other airport services and guidance.
USDA seeks info about local conservation practices for 2025 project survey
Local National Agricultural Statistics Service representatives will visit operations and properties this month and in September to determine if they meet eligibility criteria for the survey.
Emergency road closure scheduled this week for part of Akemāmā Road in Lāwaʻi
The closure is set for 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 13, weather permitting, for the removal of hazardous trees hanging above the roadway and ensure public safety.
Construction of temporary bridge on Anahola Road expected through December
Bridge will be closed for duaration of project, but no additional closures are anticipated; pedestrian access over the bridge will be retained throughout the project.
State expands accessible early childhood education opportunities statewide
Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s Ready Keiki Initiative has led to more funding to grow the number of public school prekindergarten classrooms from 54 to 88 statewide since 2022.
Kauaʻi records the highest number of cases of whooping cough as of July
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reports a significant surge of 203 pertussis cases statewide.
East Kauaʻi community to discuss the future of transportation tonight
The fourth workshop for the East Kauaʻi Community and Circulation Plan will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Kapaʻa today.
Repaving project on Wawae Road will limit access to homes next week
Prepare for significant travel disruptions on Wawae Road as a repaving project completely closes a portion of the road between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. from Aug. 18 to 22.
American Job Centers offer Hawai‘i residents free training for in-demand jobs
American Job Centers in Hawai‘i are offering free resources to help residents gain the training and connections they need to land in-demand jobs.
Tribute on two year wildfire anniversary brings Maui community together in healing
During the third and final 2025 Kuhinia Maui gathering marking the second anniversary of the Maui wildfires, hundreds of community members came together at Lahaina Civic Center to pay tribute to lives lost through songs, speeches and multicultural and multigenerational presentations.
Hawai‘i Children’s Action Network to honor Champions for Children, Sept. 13
Hawai’i Children’s Action Network (HCAN), the only nonprofit organization in Hawai‘i solely dedicated to advocating for children, will honor the 2025 Champions for Children at The Pacific Club in downtown Honolulu on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau south-facing shores remain under high surf advisory; minor flooding of coastal areas also still likely
Waves of 10 to 14 feet are forecast this morning, decreasing to 8 to 12 feet this afternoon and 7 to 10 feet Monday. Flooding of beaches that are normally dry, minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation also will be an issue with continued coastal flooding.
Federal court ruling halts commercial fishing granted by Trump executive order in Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument
The ruling nullifies a National Marine Fisheries Service letter sent April 25 that gave commercial fishers a green light to fish in the national monument south and southwest of Hawai’i following an executive order by President Donald Trump.
