Kauai
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Kauai
First recorded in 1840–50; from Hawaiian, of uncertain meaning
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Overnight, the core of the Category 2 storm passed within just 40 miles and 60 miles, respectively, of the archipelago's two westernmost islands -- sparsely populated Niihau and Kauai, home to some 70,000 people.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
The storm was expected to dump 6-10 inches of rain on Kauai, with 4-8 inches of rain forecast for Oahu and the Big Island.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
A hurricane warning is in effect for Big Island, while Maui County, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau are under a tropical storm warnings.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Chuck Norris, a celebrated martial artist and action star known for ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ died Thursday in Kauai, Hawaii, his family said Friday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026
Kamehameha thereupon prepared invasions of the last independent Hawaiian island, Kauai, whose chief finally reached a negotiated settlement with him, completing the archipelago’s unification.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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