Completion dates for Wailua and Puhi play courts updated
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DOPR) provided an update on the resurfacing work and upgrades to the Wailua and Puhi play courts.
KPALβs pickleball grand opening rescheduled
Due to the severe weather forecasted for today, the pickleball court grand opening has been canceled.
Blustery winds sweep Kauai, officials urge vigilance
Officials with the National Weather Service advised residents on Thursday to remain observant while the robust low-pressure system persists and sweeps past the island.
Kauai Police Department officers honored for life-saving actions
Two Kauai Police Department officers were acknowledged for their formidable actions during an award ceremony on Friday.
DOH advises no swimming at Hanalei Bay
A brown water advisory has been issued for Hanalei Bay on the North Shore.
KFD urges safety this Lunar New Yearβs Day
Fire officials are advising the public to prioritize fireworks safety and keep the severe weather in mind while celebrating Lunar New Yearβs Day this evening.
Dangerous storm likely Wednesday
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning indicating that hazardous weather conditions are expected to occur this evening.
Kauai marks yearβs first traffic fatality
A 23-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene following a traffic-related crash on Sunday night.
A new chapter begins for KCCC
The Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (DCR) is set to begin a new chapter on a significant initiative and has officially designated a location off Maalo Road in Lihue as the preferred site for the new Kauai Community Correctional Center.
Westside road closures begin Monday
West Side road closures are scheduled to begin today and run throughout the end of the week.
Community led, government supported Haena State Park comfort station breaks ground
Community-led nonprofit organizations commenced construction efforts for the new comfort station at Haena State Park last week.
Kupuna fraud and scam prevention seminar planned
A seminar specifically designed to help Kauaiβs kupuna recognize scams and fraud is set to begin in February.
Lihue fire causes $90,000 in damage
A structure fire caused an estimated $90,000 in damage on Tuesday afternoon.
Humane society welcomes new vet, extends hours
The Kauai Humane Society (KHS) has added more clinic hours and welcomed a second veterinarian.
Kalihiwai Beach decedent identified
Officials with the Kauai Police Department (KPD) identified 31-year-old Nickolas Balsimo of Kauai as the man discovered at Kaihiwai Beach on Jan. 17.
KPD issues drone guidelines for Kauai
An illegal drone collided with a Canadian βSuper Scooperβ airplane while battling the raging Palisades Fire last week. The aircraft was grounded for several days forcing a pause in air operations, prompting an investigation by the FBI to find the operating pilot.
Firefighters extinguish Salt Pond Beach fire
HANAPEPE β The Kauai Fire Department responded to a 5-acre brush fire on the West Side on Wednesday evening.
Martin Luther King Jr. holiday closures
LIHUE β To mark the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, many offices and establishments will be closed on Monday.
Puhi Park tennis courts closed
The recreational courts at Puhi Park will close for a couple of months for resurfacing work.
Kauai Bus launches mobile ticketing
A new digital fare payment system has been introduced to further ensure a seamless and enjoyable onboarding experience when commuting on public transportation.