Fire burns 3 acres on North Shore
KALIHIWAI — An accidental fire scorched three acres on Kauai’s North Shore Wednesday.
West side first responders busy Monday
LIHUE — Emergencies on the West Side engaged first responders continuously throughout the afternoon on Monday.
Moloaa man dies following traffic collision
MOLOAA — A man succumbs from his injuries following a traffic collision that occurred on Kauai’s North Shore on Dec. 17.
Helmet giveaway reaches North Shore kids
HANALEI — The Hanalei Safety Squad Helmet giveaway, in collaboration with the Hanalei Initiative, convened at Waioli Park, where a total of 55 helmets were distributed to children who signed the ‘I Love My Brain’ pledge.
County building closed for installations
LIHUE — Officials have announced a week-long closure of the Moikeha building to begin today.
Search continues for missing visitor
NAPALI — The search for 32-year-old Lauren M. Cameron from Alaska continues after she was last seen in the water off Hanakapiai Beach on Wednesday.
Santa letters accepted on North Shore
HANALEI — From the North Shore to the North Pole, the Santa mailbox is now open at Wainiha Country Market.
Ohana FitFest raises $20K for schools
PRINCEVILLE — The 11th annual Ohana FitFest in Princeville raised $20,000 in proceeds, organizers have announced.
Westside road work extended to Dec. 31
KALAHEO — Construction work on Kauai’s Westside has been extended until Dec. 31.
KFD accepting firecracker permit applications
LIHUE — The Kauai Fire Department is reminding the public that anyone who ignites firecrackers this holiday season must have a permit.
Wailua Homesteads Park courts to stay closed until January
WAILUA — The tennis and basketball courts at Wailua Homesteads Park will remain closed until January, park officials have announced.
Coast Guard rescues 5 after boat capsizes
LIHUE — Several boaters were rescued after their vessel capsized outside of Nawiliwili Harbor on Tuesday.
Kauai Economic Opportunity to mark 60 years
LIHUE — Kauai’s Economic Opportunity Inc. will mark an impressive milestone in 2025, celebrating 60 years of helping Kauai residents resolve disputes through effective mediation.
A Kilauea Kalikimaka on the North Shore
KILAUEA — The North Shore community gathered this past weekend to celebrated the 10th annual Kilauea Christmas Concert.
Blood drive to address local need
WAILUA — Blood donations are down nationwide, including on the island of Kauai, according to the Blood Bank of Hawaii. In response, a community-wide blood drive is being organized to address the need and encourage residents to step forward.
Kauai Made fair set for Saturday
LIHUE — Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will kick off the 2024 holiday season at the Kauai Made Holly Jolly Holiday Fair on Saturday.
Officers, agencies honored by Kauai Police Commission
LIHUE — Five law enforcement officers were recognized for their outstanding service to public safety during a recent award ceremony.
High surf warning for Kauai and Niihau
LIHUE — A sharp increase in the surf issued a High Surf Warning for Niihau and Kauai’s Northern and Western-facing shorelines on Thursday, Nov. 28.
Kauai Writers Conference draws 400, including 40 local students
LIHUE — Some of America’s most engaging storytellers gathered on the Garden Isle this month for the 10th annual Kauai Writers Conference.
DLNR warns of avian influenza
LIHUE — Officials are advising residents to use caution when handling birds as another case of avian influenza has been detected on Oahu.