Coast Guard searches for missing kayaker off Hawaii island
The fire department identified the missing man as Jared Willeford, 42, who was last seen launching a yellow kayak into the ocean at about 8 a.m. Sunday. Read more
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California visitor, 72, dies in waters off Hanalei Beach Park
An autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death, but foul play is not suspected. Read more
Woman, 54, rescued from Hoopii Falls Trail on Kauai
Paramedics continued advanced medical treatment on the hiker while transporting her to Wilcox Medical Center. Read more
Kauai’s Coco Palms pump station spills 6,000 gallons of sewage
The spill occurred between 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, releasing about 6,000 gallons into nearby properties, but did not reach state waters, officials said. Read more
Kauai firefighters rescue South Carolina visitor from Kalalau Trail
The department’s Air 1 helicopter was used to find the hiker, a 67-year-old visitor from South Carolina, on the trail near Hanakoa camp. Read more
Windward Oahu sees heavy rain as storm system douses islands
Forecasters say the state will see light winds and scattered showers through the weekend. Read more
Wilcox Medical Center nurses vote to ratify new contract
The Hawaii Nurses’ Association, which represents about 160 registered nurses at Wilcox, said 97% voted to ratify the new contract. Read more
Kauai’s Vidinha Stadium closed through 2025 for $12M upgrade
The $12.2 million project includes the demolition and removal of the existing field, track, track implements, and scoreboard. Read more
Kauai police ID man in apparent drowning at Kalihiwai Beach
Police said Koorenhof was pulled unresponsive from the waters at Kalihiwai Beach at about 7:30 a.m. Monday. Read more
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Kauai crash involving 3 vehicles sends 2 to hospital
Police said the incident happened at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday when a white 2024 Chevrolet SUV with two occupants heading southbound on Kuhio crossed the center line and sideswiped a white 2021 Toyota pickup truck. Read more
KFD responds to more hiker strandings on Kalalau Trail
First responders received a report of several hikers in distress shortly after 2:45 p.m. Friday, according to a KFD news release. Read more
50 hikers safe after being stranded by flooded Kauai stream
Firefighters from the Hanalei Fire Station were dispatched just before 11:55 a.m. on April 3, following a report from the on-duty Battalion Chief that hikers were unable to continue due to rising water levels. Read more
Flood advisory expired for Kauai
Forecasters said heavy rain has diminished, but additional rainfall is possible throughout the day. Read more
Kauai police detain 2 minors on suspicion of vehicle theft
KPD said that at about 8:30 a.m. last Thursday, officers went to Lihue in response to a report of a stolen vehicle. Read more
Princeville Shopping Center’s expansion gains fuel support
Groundwork for the expansion project of the Princeville Shopping Center began in November with the closure of the North Shore General Store and the Shell gas station. Read more
Kauai firefighters make 2 separate hike rescues Sunday
Kauai firefighters made separate rescues at Makaleha Falls Trail in Kapaa and on the Kalalau Trail. Read more
Kauai’s iconic Talk Story Bookstore is making a move
The Westernmost Bookstore in the United States is packing up its books and relocating, carrying its rich history to its new space in Kaumakani. Read more
Visitor, 43, dies while snorkeling on Kauai’s north shore
The person was identified as a 43-year-old man from California who had been snorkeling. His name was not immediately released. Read more
Man, 53, dies after being detained at Lihue Airport
Officers responded at about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday to a call for assistance from Airport Law Enforcement Officers regarding a “disorderly male subject.” Read more
Kauai man, 76, dies after solo crash into highway guardrail
Police said at about 6:20 p.m., the man was traveling eastbound on Kaumualii Highway in a 2002 Dodge truck when he struck the guardrail for unknown reasons. Read more
Program begins releasing mosquitoes on Kauai to protect endangered honeycreepers
Conservationists on Kauai have begun releasing hundreds of thousands of male mosquitoes incapable of reproducing in an effort to combat avian malaria, a disease threatening native honeycreepers with extinction. Read more
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