Kauai News
Two Hawai‘i Island businesses partner to create the low-methane burger
The Ola Brew taprooms in Hilo and Kona will offer the Smash Burger — Earth Day edition — while supplies last.
Court records reveal Līhuʻe manʻs alleged threatening letter to Kauaʻi council member ahead of court appearance
Facing first-degree terroristic threatening, a class C felony, and harassment, a petty misdemeanor, 67-year-old Glenn Gruenhagen is in jail on $100,000 bail for reportedly leaving the “threatening note” for County Councilman Bill DeCosta in January and returning days later to look for him at the county building.
More than $62M in federal funds headed to Hawai‘i to deliver solar power to homes
The grant from the Environmental Protection Agency will provide solar power to low-income households across the state.
Elderly woman in serious condition following hit-and-run on Kaua‘i
According to police, the elderly woman of Kōloa was walking east on Waila‘au Road when she was hit by an unknown vehicle.
Boys & Girls clubs from throughout Hawai‘i visit O‘ahu for annual Ocean Sports Day
Kids learned the importance of enjoying the ocean safely while exploring new activities like canoe paddling, surfing and more.
New tsunami video distributed on Kaua‘i gives insight, answers on how to prepare
2024 marks 78 years since the deadly 1946 Aleutian Islands earthquake that generated deadly tsunami waves over 50 feet high in Hilo.
Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Kapa‘a Saturday; three people displaced
One off-duty firefighter was nearby when the fire was reported, and responded to the scene where he assisted crews with initial fire operations.
Rare sighting of Risso’s dolphins off Big Island leave tour guides in awe
On Wednesday, Hawaiian Adventures Kona was about 10 miles offshore with 26 guests when Capt. Andrew Aggergaard and crew member Olivia Miller saw a pod of six Risso’s dolphins for the first time.
Ambulance service providers vying for contract as procurement process restarts following controversy
“We look forward and we’re very confident in our ability to provide all thatʻs required and requested and more,” said Speedy Bailey, the regional director for American Medical Response (AMR) in Hawaiʻi, in an interview on April 19.
YWCA Kaua‘i’s Wiwo‘ole Project to house domestic violence, sexual assault survivors
The six units on ‘Elua Street in Līhu‘e will serve as ‘bridge housing’ for YWCA Kaua‘i clients searching for long-term homes.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: April 20-26
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Kaukau 4 Keiki summer food program accepting applications, volunteers on Kaua‘i
Through Kaukau 4 Keiki, Mālama Kaua‘i will prepare and deliver 500 meal boxes once per week for nine weeks, from June 3 to July 29.
Brown water advisory issued at four Kaua‘i beaches
The Hawai‘i Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following heavy rains.
Seven lease-holds for state-owned cabins in Kaua‘i parks auctioned off to residents
The leases were awarded during a high-interest auction on Thursday.
Update: 16-year-old runaway from Puhi returns to his family safely
Akoni Bermoy was previously reported missing April 12.
Volcano Watch – Magnetics, magma and monitoring: New technology for old questions
Emerging technology in the field of “quantum” science may aid in the ability to forecast volcanic activity.
Zonta Club invites Kaua‘i to join Denim Day to support sexual assault survivors
Denim Day was created in 1999, after the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction because the victim wore tight jeans.
Public invited to complete Kaua‘i Community Survey on Homelessness
The survey is brief and aims to understand perspectives on the experience, impacts and solutions of homelessness on Kaua‘i.
Portion of Olohena Road to close April 19 for tree removal work
The closure is necessary to allow crews to remove a large albizia tree on Olohena Road.
