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Lane closures scheduled for portions of Kapaʻa from Sept. 8-11
Impacted roads are Lehua Street, Inia Street, Kukui Street, Ulu Street and ʻŌhiʻa Road; Closures are scheduled for 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8-11 and are part of a multi-week project to clean and inspect the sewer collection system.
State announces automated Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program mass replacement, extended deadline
The critical updates will help families throughout the state who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell to turn northward, passing near or west of Kauaʻi by late Monday
Forecasters said while it is still too soon to determine the exact track, Lowell and its 140 mph winds could bring storm surge, wind and rainfall impacts to portions of western Hawaiʻi early next week.
First-grade teacher on Kaua‘i among finalists for Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year
The teacher selected will go on to represent Hawaiʻi at the National Teacher of the Year Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Kauaʻi County Council defers taking action on proposed wildfire safety ordinance
The bill includes developers adhere to stricter construction, defensible-space and access requirements to reduce the risk of property loss and protect residents from wildfires.
Hanapēpē Massacre, Filipino labor history to take center stage on Kauaʻi
Dive into the compelling legacy of Filipino labor leader Pablo Manlapit at the Kauaʻi Philippine Cultural Center’s event on Sept. 10.
Motorists face weeklong Halekō Road closure starting Sept. 8
The Department of Transportation will implement a 24/7 closure of Haleko Road westbound for a week due to concrete work for the ʻUahi Ridge Housing development.
News in brief for Sept. 2: AEDs installed, Community Day, strengthening bilateral ties and nearly $30M coming to state
A quick look at news stories happening throughout the state and beyond.
University of Hawaiʻi asks public to provide input on Mauna Kea master management plan
“We invite the community to take some time to review the proposed revisions, ask questions and share their manaʻo, their perspectives with us,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship Executive Director Greg Chun.
Free car seat safety events planned arond Kauaʻi in September
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 0 to 14.
Proposed new rules for aquarium fish collection rejected by state Land Board, keeping current ban in place
Currently, the long standing Hawaiʻi rules — which have a pre-approved “whitelist” of 40 species that can be collected with no limits — clashes with the statewide indefinite temporary ban.
Kauaʻi County offices, facilities to close for Labor Day
Kauaʻi County will close its offices, neighborhood centers, and essential public facilities, such as refuse transfer stations and redemption centers, on Labor Day.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool adjusts hours due to staffing issues
Starting Sept. 3, the Kapaʻa Swimming Pool will operate on a reduced schedule due to staffing shortages, affecting its hours of operation during the week.
Brown water advisory lifted for Kauaʻi, continues for three areas
The brown water advisory has been lifted at Kōloa Landing but remains in effect at three beaches.
Federal funding coming to Hawai‘i to strengthen rural health care
The federal investment will help train and retain more healthcare professionals, provide new ambulances in every county and modernize emergency communications.
KIUC looks to fill key leadership role with retirement of the Member Services and Communications Manager
The Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative seeks a new member services and communications manager as Beth Amaro prepares to retire in early 2027.
6 new Pwo navigators inducted by Polynesian Voyaging Society
Four Native Hawaiian women among the inductees, marking a historic new chapter in the legacy of Master Navigator Mau Piailug and future of leadership in Polynesian voyaging.
Kaua‘i news in brief: Training closures, reuse collection, pop-up exhibits and more
A quick look at news, entertainment and other items happening around the Garden Isle.
UPDATE: All lanes open on Kūhio Highway following water main break
One lane was closed for about 8 hours as crews worked to repair the water main.
Officials report a shark sighting at Hanalei Bay
Officials advise against swimming and other ocean activities after seeing an 8-foot shark in Hanalei Bay.
