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Kauaʻi Police Department celebrates appointment of Deputy Chief Mark Ozaki
The department announced the official appointment of Ozaki last week.
Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund awards $1M to 26 Garden Isle nonprofits
The grants support education and youth, health and well-being, workforce development, affordable housing and ‘āina and culture programs around the island.
Partnering together to prevent suicide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is joining forces with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa as well as other partners in an effort to reach populations disproportionately affected by suicide and suicide attempts throughout the islands including men, rural communities, minorities and essential workers.
Leadership named in state Senate for upcoming 33rd Hawai‘i Legislative Biennium
Longtime Kaua’i lawmaker Kouchi will again serve as the chamber’s president, a role he has had since 2015.
Kauaʻiʻs Nadine Nakamura becomes first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives
“Itʻs a testament to her hard work and the amount of respect that people in the building have for her,” State Rep. Luke Evslin said Thursday afternoon.
Temporary closure scheduled for Lydgate Campground in Līhuʻe
Kauaʻi County Department of Parks and Recreation staff will be thoroughly cleaning and performing much-needed grounds maintenance of campground facilities from Nov. 12-21.
Raising awareness about poverty and homelessness
Kaua‘i County hosts small ceremony to mark Homeless Awareness Month, National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and educate public about ‘complex challenge that requires the entire community’s support to solve.’
Search suspended for snorkeler who went missing Sunday in waters off Kaua‘i
The multi-agency search ceased at noon Wednesday after 72 hours and covering more than 1,300 square nautical miles. There has been no sign of the missing man.
Brown water advisory issued for Hanalei Bay
The public is advised to stay out of water when it appears brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rainfall, as it can contain higher than normal pollutant levels. If the water is brown, turn around.
Update: Flood advisory canceled as heavy rain ends and stream gauges drop
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat.
Kaua‘i County offices, other services closed for Election Day
HI5 redemption centers in Kīlauea and Kapa‘a are open, and the schedule for residential refuse pickup is unchanged. The Kaua‘i Bus is operating on its regular schedule and offering free bus service islandwide today. All other county offices and services will resume regular hours Wednesday.
Being safe on Halloween is no trick, just use a little common sense
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawai‘i and Walmart offer safety tips to make sure keiki, their families and community members can haunt happily.
Efforts to address climate change to be on display at Kauaʻi’s first Community Climate Fair
The free family friendly event is hosted by the Hawaiʻi State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission with several partners.
Fall enrollment surpasses 50K statewide for first time in 6 years at University of Hawaiʻi
Kauaʻi Community College has a fall 2024 enrollment of 1,335, an increase of 3% compared with fall 2023.
Road closures slated at Nāwiliwili harbor starting Oct. 30
The closures are necessary for paving work near the pier.
Hawaiian monk seal pup checks in at Ke Kai Ola for emergency care on Big Island
Yearling RS52, a juvenile male born on Lānaʻi, was rescued Oct. 17 from Maui as part of a special intervention mission after being identified in late September as losing significant weight and becoming progressively less energetic and continuing to thin throughout the next few weeks.
Kouchi named Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s State Legislator of the Year
“I am beyond honored to be given this year’s State Legislator of the Year Award by the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi and to celebrate the many selfless individuals who compassionately and tirelessly work to bring better health care access to their communities.” — Hawaiʻi Senate President and longtime Kauaʻi state legislator Ronald Kouchi
Hawaiian Airlines marks 40 years of connecting Hawai‘i and American Samoa
Hawaiian Airlines inaugurated flights to Pago Pago International Airport on Oct. 24, 1984, with DC-8 aircraft, starting its long relationship with the U.S. territory.
World-class oboe made from Kauaʻi kauila wood returns home for free concert
The event will share orchestra music with the community and also raise awareness about the uniqueness and beauty of the environment from which the instrument was born.
Native Hawaiian families impacted by wildfires on Maui, Big Island in 2023 can get emergency help with rent, utilities
“This assistance provides more than just financial relief — it offers stability and hope as families begin to rebuild their lives and move forward toward a brighter future.” — Dustin Kaleiopu, community care navigator for Kākoʻo Maui Programs by The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement