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Moanakai Road in Kapa‘a to be closed
Weather permitting, the roadway will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28-30, between Keaka Road and Makaha Road, so crews can conduct roadside maintenance work.
Memorial Day services throughout islands honor those who paid ultimate price to protect freedom, safety, peace
Sure, we get an extra day off each year on last Monday of May, but it’s important — necessary — to never forget who fought to give us right to have that extra time off and stop to reflect on how to carry their lives and legacies forward.
Final workshop for Waimea 400 housing project scheduled this week
The Waimea 400 Master Plan lays out a conceptual design and preferred uses of 417 acres in Waimea acquired in 2019 by Kaua‘i County. Affordable housing is proposed to comprise roughly 60 acres just west of Waimea Sunset subdivision. The final community workshop is Wednesday.
To Capt Andy’s, thanks for everything! Surfrider Kaua‘i
Port Allen-based tour and adventure company helps nonprofit reward its hardworking and dedicated volunteers with sunset Nā Pali Coast dinner cruise and then beecomes an Ocean Friendly Restaurant.
Update: Big Island’s Kīlauea puts on ‘one for the history books’ with Episode 23 of ongoing eruption
Lava fountains reach more than 1,000 feet, volcanic plume soars at least 5,000 feet before most recent phase of eruptive activity — that teased for several days — abruptly ends after just 6 hours and 10 minutes Sunday night.
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders ‘integral to the American story’
Hawai’i U.S. Sen. Hirono, New York Rep. Meng introduce bicameral resolution officially marking May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, honoring the significant contributions the communities have made and continue to make to the United States.
Famous to infamous? First responders called to Kalalau for 3rd time this month
32-year-old man visiting Garden Isle was rescued May 23 from beach after suffering an apparent leg injury in the famous areea of Nā Pali Coast along Kaua‘i’s North Shore.
Volcano Watch: Inter-episode rumblings at Kīlauea
As enthralling as each eruptive episode is, experts at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory watch just as closely at what’s happening between episodes.
No tsunami threat after 6.6-earthquake north of Papua New Guinea
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi and no destructive Pacific-wide tsunami expected at this time.
Real Property Collections Section office to be temporarily closed
The office will be closed from 9 to 11 a.m. May 22 to accommodate the 2025 Real Property foreclosure sale at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
Rebirth and renewal: Royal Sonesta Kauaʻi unveils spectacular transformation
One of Kauaʻi’s most beloved getaways nestled on the golden shores of Kalapakī Beach in southeastern Kauaʻi, this iconic resort with its ‘White Lotus’ vibes is embracing a bold new vision for the future.
Līhu‘e transfer station again taking trailer loads and construction, demolition waste
Kaua‘i County Public Works Solid Waste Division announced May 16 that waste disposal restrictions that had been in place since September 2024 were lifted effective immediately.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for May 17-23
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
Water conservation request remains in place after 6 weeks for Hanalei, ʻAnini Beach area
Kauaʻi County Department of Water is still gathering the necessary contractor services, equipment and components to make repairs to a water system pump station that experienced a mechanical failure.
53 traffic fatalities statewide offer hard lesson during busy graduation season
It’s a tragic statistic to think about but stark reminder to prioritize safety and exercise caution on state and county roadways during such a celebratory season while the Aloha State honors the class of 2025.
Man arrested for first-degree arson following Princeville structure fire
51-year-old Krishna Lysowski of Princeville was identified as the suspect by Kaua‘i police officers responding to the blaze Thursday morning at a property on Nāmakehā Loop.
Update: Episode 22 abruptly ends after Kīlauea gets in some OT to end work week
Most recent eruptive episode of the ongoing eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kaluapele, the summit caldera of the Big Island volcano, ended at 3:29 p.m. Friday, 10 hours and 16 minutes after another awesome display of high fountaining began.
Kaua’i first responders again called to Kalalau Trail for injured hiker rescue
Personnel with Līhu‘e Fire Station aboard Air 1 responded after a report of a distressed hiker was received shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday. The 30-year-old visitor was found at the upper camp shelter of Hanakoa.
Kaua‘i Police Department commemorates National Police Week
“We stand united this week to honor the fallen and to recognize the dedication and hard work of those who protect and serve our communities every day. We are deeply grateful for their service and commitment to the safety and well-being of Kaua‘i,” said Kaua‘i Police Chief Todd Raybuck in a release about his department’s observance of National Police Week.
2025 hurricane season looks to be less busy than normal with 1 to 4 tropical cyclones
Despite near to below average Central Pacific forecast, officials — including Gov. Josh Green and those with the Central Pacific Hurricane Center — urge island residents to be vigilant and prepare now because any storm that develops has the potential to be the one that strikes.
