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Counting on Kaua‘i generosity: Boosters ask community to help students attend music festival
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.
State to holiday shoppers: Know your refund and exchange rights before you buy
“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.
First major winter swell expected this weekend along north, west shorelines
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.
Kῑlauea Roundabout located at intersection of Kūhiō Highway-Kolo Road now open
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.
Salty Stacks debuts at Shops at Kukui‘ula in Poʻipū, expanding its presence on Kaua‘i
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.
Rubbish pickup delayed in Po‘ipū, Kōloa
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.
FY 2026 Innovation Grant awards announced
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.
Road closure scheduled for portion of Kress Street in Līhu‘e
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.
Man dies after being pulled from water at Lāwa‘i Beach; second ocean death over weekend on Kauaʻi
Gavin Phillips, a 56-year-old man from California, was pronounced dead after being pulled from the waters off Lāwaʻi Beach by bystanders.
Līhu‘e Town Plaza welcomes 3 new tenants
Rice Street revitalization drives strong demand; growing wave of local businesses underscore the plaza’s position as a premier retail destination in central Līhu‘e.
Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i hosts festive Thanksgiving buffet, annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Feast on holiday favorites and more during an extravagant Turkey Day buffet, complete with stunning waterfront views, or get a tasty chef-prepared take-out feast to celebrate; then, come back to the resort the next day to help Santa officially kick off the holiday season during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Public invited to learn how federal changes are impacting Hawai‘i’s food, energy security
Free Zoom panel Dec. 12 will feature several officials discussing with those who attend how to improve the state’s resilience and self-sufficiency.
Schatz: Hawai’i to receive $31M in new federal funding to expand high-speed internet
Hawai‘i among first states in the nation to get proposal approved through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program.
UPDATE: Swell peaked, will continue to decline; high surf advisory canceled
Surf has already fallen below advisory criteria along the north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
U.S. Postal Service to observe Thanksgiving holiday; post offices will be closed Nov. 27
Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies during post offi ce closures for holidays, including the upcoming Thanksgiving celebration, Nov. 27.
First corals of opportunity collected for Kauaʻi’s new coral restoration nursery
As the first and only coral nursery on Kauaʻi, this project represents an essential contribution to Hawaiʻi’s broader restoration network and long-term reef stewardship.
Updated State of Hawaiʻi Sea Level Rise Viewer supports smarter coastal planning
“These updates give our communities and leaders clearer, more actionable information so we can plan smarter, protect people and respond to the realities unfolding along our shores,” said State of Hawai‘i Climate Coordinator Leah Laramee.
Par Hawai‘i, Hele raising funds to help food banks throughout state; customers can also donate
Fundraising effort aimed at supporting Hawai‘i residents who might be Impacted by changes in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility requirements.
State House Native Hawaiian Caucus, governor discuss military lease negotiations
Caucus members underscored the urgent need for meaningful and continuous consultation with the Native Hawaiian community as the negotiation process moves forward; they also remain committed to ensuring all future decisions honor the state’s fiduciary duties and protect Hawaiʻi’s lands for generations to come.
12 lane closures scheduled during week of Nov. 22-28 on Kaua‘i state roadways
In observance of Thanksgiving, there will be no contraflow or lane closures Nov. 27 unless otherwise permitted. Otherwise, be sure to check if any of these upcoming road closures and projects will impact your commute this coming week.
