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Kauai officials advise no swimming due to high surf, dangerous ocean conditions
Kauai ocean safety officials are urging people to stay out of the water along the island’s north- and west-facing shores from Wednesday through Thursday, November 12, as dangerous surf builds. The National Weather…
Kauai County acquires 155 acres in Lihue for affordable housing
Kauaʻi County has purchased 155 acres of vacant land in Lihue from Grove Farm Properties for $3.7 million, with preliminary assessments suggesting the site could support 400 to 500 homes. The planned development would…
What travelers need to know about Kauaʻi resort openings, closures
Travelers planning a trip to Kauaʻi should be aware of the latest updates regarding resort openings and closures. The island's hospitality sector is seeing shifts that may impact accommodation availability and visitor…
Rising Star: Kauai QB/WR/DL Jonah Javinar
Jonah Javinar, a standout athlete for Kauai High School, is gaining recognition for his versatile performance on the football field. Playing as a quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive lineman, Javinar has become a…
Department of Health investigating after Legionnaires disease linked to Kauai property
The Department of Health has launched an investigation following reports linking cases of Legionnaires' disease to a property on the island of Kauai. Health officials are currently working to identify the source of the…
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With nearly 50% voter turnout, Kauai selects next county leaders
Kauai residents elected Mel Rapozo as their next mayor with 56.5% of the vote, defeating Bernard Carvalho in Tuesday's general election. Voter turnout reached 49.9%. Rapozo's immediate priorities include restoring…
Kauaʻi Election Results: Rapozo Tops Carvalho For Mayor
Kauaʻi County Council Chair Mel Rapozo is leading the mayoral race with 56.2% of the vote against fellow council member Bernard Carvalho Jr. in preliminary results. The election, which saw high turnout, focused on…
Mel Rapozo takes early lead over Bernard Carvalho in Kauai mayoral race
Mel Rapozo has taken an early lead in the Kauaʲi mayoral race, securing 55.8% of the vote compared to 38.3% for Bernard Carvalho in the initial general election returns. The campaign, which was significantly impacted by…
Visitor rescued from large rip current off Kauai
A 21-year-old visitor was rescued by Kauai firefighters from a large rip current off Secret Beach on Monday morning. Due to high surf conditions with waves reaching 15 feet, air teams were deployed to assist in the…
‘Horrendous’: FEMA rejects individual assistance for storm victims
FEMA has denied a request for individual assistance for over 500 property owners impacted by Hurricanes Lala and Lowell in Hawaii. The decision, which officials described as unclear, has drawn sharp criticism from…
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DHHL awards over 800 homestead project leases on Kauai
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has awarded over 800 residential project leases to Native Hawaiians on Kauai. The initiative includes 750 leases in Lihue and 82 in Hanapepe, marking the largest residential…
Morgan’s Pond at Lydgate Beach Park closed indefinitely for debris cleanup
Morgan’s Pond at Lydgate Beach Park on Kauai has been closed indefinitely following the impact of Hurricane Lowell. The Kauai Department of Parks and Recreation reported that the area is littered with logs and fine wood…
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands offers more than 800 residential project leases on Kaua’i
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has awarded over 800 residential project leases on the island of Kaua’i. This initiative represents the department's largest residential distribution on the island for the year…
First Alert Weather: Flash flood warning issued for Kauai
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i due to ongoing heavy rainfall. Authorities warn that flash flooding is imminent in low-lying areas, streams, and roads. Residents…
Over 800 Hawaiian homestead leases given on Kauai
The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is awarding 832 homestead leases on Kauai, marking one of the agency's largest project lease offerings in decades. The majority of these leases are for single-family lots in…
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Kauai police recover stolen vehicle using license plate reader technology
Kauai police successfully recovered a stolen truck in Lihue using new Automated License Plate Reader technology. The system identified the vehicle, which had been fitted with fraudulent novelty plates, allowing officers…
DOH reports H5N1 avian flu detected in Kauaʻi County wastewater sample
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health has confirmed the detection of H5N1 avian influenza in a wastewater sample collected in Kauaʻi County. This finding is part of ongoing environmental surveillance efforts to monitor…
Hurricane fallout batters Kauai tourism, weighs on statewide visitor numbers
Hawaii's tourism sector experienced a significant downturn in September as recent hurricane activity disrupted travel plans and forced many visitors to shorten their stays. According to Hawaii News, the island of Kauai…
Hawaiʻi public schools and offices in Kauaʻi County to close Tuesday due to Hurricane Lowell
All 15 Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools on Kauaʻi, along with Niʻihau High & Elementary School and various department offices, will remain closed on Tuesday, September 8. The closures are a…
UH men’s basketball team to host free youth clinic on Kauai
The University of Hawaii men’s basketball team is set to host its fifth annual youth basketball clinic on Kauai this August. According to Hawaii News Now, the event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Kauai High…
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