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LIHUE, Hawaii (KITV4) -- The Wai'ale'ale Project program is offering free classes at Kaua'i Community College for eligible Kaua'i and Ni'ihau residents. The Wai'ale'ale Project offers scholarships and academic support to participants who would like to take a few classes, or complete entire academic Certificate and Associate Degrees programs. If you have been reluctant to take college classes due to financial constraints, this program may be for you.

Kauai police arrest suspected hit-and-run driver who left bicyclist in critical condition. Kauai police arrested the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist in critical condition. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. A 23-year-old suspect was arrested for second-degree murder on Sunday night, several hours after he allegedly assaulted...

Honolulu (KHON2) – Living808 Host, John Veneri went over to Kauai Coffee a few months ago to learn what it takes to be a coffee farmer, Fred Cowell, General Manager at Kauai Coffee gives Living808 viewers an update. With over 4 million coffee trees grown on 3,100 acres, Kauai...

Honolulu (KHON2) – The annual Kauai Brewers Festival is expected to make its return to the Garden Isle on Saturday, April 15. In partnership with other local businesses, like Kauai Island Brewing, The Kauai Brewers Festival is giving back to its community, including local organizations, Kamawaelualani. “I can’t thank...

OMA’O (HawaiiNewsNow) - Kauai police arrested the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that left a bicyclist in critical condition. KPD said 45-year-old Kib Hoopii, of Kapaa, was arrested for first-degree negligent injury, reckless driving and inattention to driving. The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Friday on Kaumualii Highway, in...

LIHUE, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Spots are still available for Kauai County's Landlord Summit. The deadline to register is March 17, and the registration form can be found at www.leadershipkauai.org/landlord-summit. Resource tables include:

The Hawaii Department of Transportation gave a heads-up to travelers on Thursday about delays at Hilo International Airport and Lihue Airport.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation has announced that the Lihue Airport parking lot is full as of Thursday, March 16.

A stationary front remains northwest of Kauai with a ridge over the islands, which means we’ll continue to have light southwest winds and limited showers into the weekend. Changes are expected Sunday with increasing rain chances over Kauai, followed by a developing upper low to the northwest that could increase the chance for showers for parts or all of the state for an extended period next week. The models aren’t completely in agreement yet, but we’ll track the developing systems for you.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In his State of the County address, Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami emphasized a focus on improving infrastructure on the island. He announced an operating budget of $312 million and a capital improvement program of $90 million. “The goal of this year’s budget is to continue shaping a...

LIHUE, Kauai (KITV4) -- Unsolved Mysteries, a top-rated podcast covering cold cases, profiled the Kauai homicide of 57-year-old Amber Jackson in their March 13,2023 episode. Jackson moved to Kauai from California in 2000.

LIHUE, Hawaii (KITV4) -- An avid surfer, Mayor Derek Kawakami jokingly said his time in office has been "one heck of a ride" during his state of the county address for Kauai on Tuesday. Kawakami often referenced surfing throughout his speech, in which he compared the county's budget for the...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A weakening storm front is bringing passing heavy showers to Kauai and Oahu Tuesday night. The threat of heavy showers will slowly diminish Wednesday. Cloudy and somewhat humid conditions are expected through Sunday, trade winds return on Monday.

Hawaii will receive close to $420,000 in federal funds to update wildfire defense plans, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday. Five projects on Big Island and Kauai will receive funds as part of the USDA’s Community Wildfire Defense Grant program, to update wildfire protection plans that were last updated up to eight years ago.

HONOLULU (KHON2) – Light to moderate southerlies will focus periodic showers mainly over the leeward zones of Kauai and Oahu through the week. Mostly dry weather will continue for Maui County and the Big Island.

On National Pi Day, many people celebrate by picking up their favorite pie at their local bakery.

The Kauaʻi Police Department said that a male visiting from the state of Kansas has died in a pedestrian-vehicle traffic collision.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A public hearing will be held on a proposed utility rate hike on Kauai. The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative has proposed to raise rates by nearly 9.5% or about $19 a month for the average customer. It’s the first proposed rate increase in over a decade.

Bathroom recording incidents at Ala Moana Center prompt police security message. Officers have arrested a man accused of using his cell phone to record a teenage boy inside a bathroom stall at Ala Moana Center. 5 women accused of smuggling drugs into Hawaii prisons through the mail. Updated: 5 hours...

KAPAA, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Jim Saylor Jewelers, which has been in business on Kauai for nearly 50 years, is closing for good, its owner confirmed to KITV4 Thursday. Saylor says it does not have an exact closing date yet, and that it is in the midst of a closing sale, where everything must go. His store has been in the same building along Kuhio Highway in Kapaa for the last 47 years.