Lowell recovery and County services update
LIHU‘E — Periods of heavy rain and strong southeast winds from Hurricane Nolo’s outer rain bands are expected on Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, with the potential for flooding and mudslides, according to the...
View ArticleReef Capital Partners advances Coco Palms restoration and Iniki/Lowell recovery
WAILUA — Reef Capital Partners, the company behind the restoration of the historic Coco Palms Resort, has completed the demolition of a long-vacant hotel building fronting Kuhio Highway, the next...
View ArticleSmall business relief grants coming
LIHUE — The Chamber of Commerce of Kauai announced on Tuesday that the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is partnering with the State of Hawaii Department Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) to...
View ArticleRotarians pitch in to help with Lowell recovery
WAIMEA — Benson Medina said Rotarians from three of the Kauai clubs joined Malama Kauai, The Salvation Army, and approximately 40 community volunteers on Saturday at the Waimea Huaka‘i Community Center...
View ArticleDAGS starts improvements at old cemeteries statewide
HONOLULU — The Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) is in the next phase of its plan to improve the eight state cemeteries under its care. It started at Wai‘anae Japanese Cemetery —...
View ArticleDisaster response organizations urged to assist in cleanup
KAUAI — In a typical major disaster, national volunteer organizations descend on impacted communities to help with the enormous physical work of recovery: removing fallen trees, clearing debris,...
View ArticleKauai tops Kauai Interscholastic Federation Cheer Competition No. 3 and 4
Kauai High School Cheer Team, worked to the top of three schools by earning top honors at the Kauai Interscholastic Federation Cheer Competition No. 3 and 4 on Monday. The Red Raiders, fielding the...
View ArticleREMINDER: Real property tax exemption deadline is today
LIHUʻE — The County of Kauaʻi Real Property Division reminds property owners that the deadline to file real property tax exemption applications is today. No extension will be granted. Real Property...
View ArticleO‘ahu DMV offering help to Kaua‘i residents
LIHU‘E — The DMV on O‘ahu is temporarily stepping in to assist Kaua‘i residents who need an online duplicate of their driver’s licenses. The temporary assistance responds directly to the recent fire at...
View ArticleLetters for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
An open letter to those who helped after Lowell Dear Mayor Kawakami, KIUC Team, Department of Water crews, road crews, and all visiting utility crews, This is a letter to thank you all immensely and...
View ArticleHOOSER: A policy and politics epiphany: Think County Council
To create new law at the state level requires the support of 13 Senators and 26 Representatives — assuming the governor is supportive. The votes of 51 U.S. Senators, 218 Representatives, and support by...
View ArticleObituaries for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Yoshiko Imizo Kano Yoshiko Imizo Kano, affectionately known as “Dimples,” passed away on Aug. 3, 2026, at Wilcox Medical Center. She was 101 years old. She was born on June 7, 1925, in Lihue. Yoshiko...
View ArticleHappy Camper for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Kauai High School Cheerleading team may have earned first place honors during the two Kauai Interscholastic Federation competitions that took place on Monday at the new Kauai High School gymnasium...
View ArticleCounty update: Nolo to bring heavy rain
LIHU‘E — Hurricane Nolo is passing well southwest and west of the main Hawaiian Islands, but its outer rain bands are forecast to bring 3 to 6 inches of rain to Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau from today through...
View ArticleKauai Pop Warner Football League gets its moment in the sun
KAPAA — Hundreds of people, including football players, cheerleaders, coaches, and families and friends of Pop Warner football enjoyed their moment in the sun on Sunday at the annual Pop Warner...
View ArticleRed Raiders takes Kauai Interscholastic Federation bowling week 2
LIHUE — Kauai High School boys and girls bowling teams captured top spots following Week 2 of Kauai Interscholastic Federation bowling competition on Thursday. “I encourage everyone to come watch the...
View ArticleKauai North Shore residents concerned about post-storm sewage
More than a week after Hurricane Lowell flooded Kauai’s North Shore, Lindsey Friedberg and her husband, Ricky Ewing, were still pumping water out of their property. Both were equipped with rubber boots...
View ArticleKoloa Rum names new Head of Distillery Operations
KALAHEO — Koloa Rum Company, Hawai‘i’s award-winning producer of premium, small-batch Hawaiian rum, has announced the appointment of Duke Yadao as Head of Distillery Operations. A Kaua‘i resident who...
View ArticleRaiders take the long road to Kauai Interscholastic Federation Round 1
LIHUE — Kauai High School girls volleyball is the Kauai Interscholastic Federation Round 1 title holder following a playoff contest on Saturday night at the new Kauai High School gymnasium. The Red...
View ArticleCelebrating 80 years of service and community
KEKAHA — St. Theresa School Alumni Legacy Circle is proud to announce St. Theresa School’s 80th Anniversary Alumni, Family and Friends Celebration Banquet will take place on Oct. 3. This event will...
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