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East-facing shores under high surf advisory through Saturday evening

Large, breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are forecast in the advisory areas, increasing to 8 to 12 feet Friday.

County Council unanimously approves bill to allow guest houses despite heated debate

Despite heated discussion and concerns about the benefit for the public, the Kauaʻi County Council voted 7-0 on Wednesday to pass a bill that allows homeowners to build guest houses to address housing shortages.

Kauaʻi Island Utility Co-op honored for excellence, innovation in energy

The Association of Energy Engineers — Western U.S. Region presented Kauaʻi Island Utility Co-op with an award for Institutional Energy Management during the Association of Energy Engineers World Energy Conference & Expo last month in Nashville.

Residents encouraged to help state identify where internet upgrades needed most

The new ‘Digital Detectives’ Connect Kākou initiative is aimed at mapping internet speeds throughout the state, ensuring federal funding is allocated to where it is needed most.

Hawai‘i Office of Elections offers reminders to voters ahead of Nov. 5 general election

You should have received your general election packet in the mail by Oct. 18.

New York visitor dies in waters off Kaupea ‘Secret’ Beach

A 62-year-old man visiting from New York died Tuesday afternoon after being pulled from waters at Kauapea Beach in Kīlauea, more commonly known as Secret Beach.

State alerts residents about recall of multiple frozen waffle brands

Products include Kodiak Cakes, Good & Gather and Great Value brands sold throughout the United States, including at supermarkets and retailers in Hawai‘i.

Nāwiliwili harbor office closed

The facility will be shuttered through Nov. 7 as it undergoes renovations. Services are being offered at Port Allen Small Boat Harbor during closure period.

Hawai‘i unemployment rate remains at 2.9% in September

Nonfarm jobs in Hawai’i increased by 9,000, or 1.4%, compared with September 2023, including job gains in the leisure and hospitality and trade, transportation and utilities industries.

Full closure of Hā‘ena-bound lane of Kūhiō Highway now in effect at Waikoko Hairpin Turn

The closure went into effect a day earlier than scheduled because of field observations and will continue until further notice.

U.S. Postal Service announces recommended holiday mailing dates for Hawaiʻi

The Postal Service also urges customers to plan ahead and ship as early as possible during the holiday season.

Kauaʻi County Council hears update on Ready Keiki preschool initiative

A total of 55 new preschool classrooms across the state have opened through the initiative, with three of them being on Kaua’i.

Volcano Watch: Potential long-term outcomes of recent intrusions in Kīlauea East Rift Zone

While scenarios such as a new pit crater forming in the Chain of Craters or large seaward movement of the volcano’s south flank are less likely, current conditions provide an excellent opportunity to better understand what can happen in the long run.

Update: Flood Advisory for eastern Kaua‘i canceled

National Weather Service radar had indicated persistent moderate to locally heavy rains at 8:19 a.m. over portions of windward Kauai, mainly from Nāwiliwili to Kapaʻa, falling at a rate of up to 1 inch per hour, but the heavy rain has diminished by 10:30 a.m.

Pasifika voices heard loud and clear at Hawai‘i International Film Festival

Pacific Islanders in Communications celebrates these indigenous and native storytellers, encourages fans to continue attending filmscreenings on neighbor islands and voting for favorites.

City University of New York administrator to take helm at University of Hawaiʻi

The university’s Board of Regents voted unanimously Thursday to appoint the current executive vice chancellor and university provost at the City University of New York to succeed David Lassner, who will retire at the end of this year after serving as UH president for more than 11 years.

Minor King Tides coming to coastal court as October supermoon rises

Peak monthly high tides will cause isolated minor flooding from late tonight through Sunday morning along island shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas.

Public can weigh in on planned emergency zone declaration near Waikoko hairpin turn

The state plans to declare a traffic emergency zone at milepost 4.7 for the purpose of doing emergency slope stabilization work.

Kaua‘i Sea Scouts routine training becomes real-life rescue mission

Quick-thinking Kaua‘i Sea Scouts pull distressed sailboat off rocks at Nāwiliwili Harbor in dramatic tug-of-war from the dock and treat mariners who were aboard for minor injuries after safely guiding vessel into its slip.

Portions of Kaua‘i continue to see high surf; advisory extended

North-facing shores in these areas will continue to see large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet through Wednesday morning as a north swell slowly declines through the end of the week.
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