The county Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC. announced Thursday that lane closures for portions of Mailihuna Road and Kawaihau Road and the full closure of a part of Hau‘a‘ala Road are planned for next week.

Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation in Washington is urging President Joe Biden to approve a request from Gov. David Ige for a presidential disaster declaration in connection with the Kona low storm that ransacked portions of the state in December.

The West Kaua‘i Job Fair will be held on Feb. 2, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Hanapēpē United Church of Christ located at 4481 Kona Road, The Office of Economic Development announced.

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 257 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Jan. 20.

The launch ramp and wharfage area at Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor inlet will be temporarily shut down next week as the U.S. Coast Guard conducts boom operations.