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County of Kauaʻi warns of scam involving ʻAmerican Motor Vehicle Services Online’

Residents are urged to stay vigilant and avoid clicking any suspicious “Pay Now” links with an emerging phishing scam that targets motor vehicle payments through fraudulent emails.

Emergency action ensures access to COVID-19 vaccines in Hawaiʻi

Gov. Josh Green has issued an emergency proclamation ensuring continued public access to COVID-19 vaccines for residents aged 3 and older, despite new federal limitations.

Kamalū Road repaving to require single-lane closures

Motorists can expect closures in Kapaʻa from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 to Oct. 10, weather permitting.

Coordinated Hunt in Kauaʻi’s Kalalau Valley reduces feral animal population 

Kalalau Valley has struggled with feral pigs and goats, which damage native plants, cause erosion, and create public health and safety concerns for campers and hikers.

Kekaha Landfill to close to commercial haulers on Sept. 26

The closure for commercial users is required to accommodate computer upgrades at the Kekaha Landfill’s scale house.

Gov. Josh Green doles out Governor’s Awards for outstanding executive branch employees

At Pāhoa Public Library, Branch Manager Katy Tipton spearheaded numerous successful programs such as “Craft Nights,“ “Thinking Money for Kids,” “Preschool Jamboree” and “Lei Po‘o Nights.”

Maui will host Hawaiʻi’s first state championship for high school surfers next year

All five of Hawaiʻi’s interscholastic leagues will participate in surfing, after it was made an official high school sport in May when it was signed into law by Gov. Josh Green.

Two people in critical condition from single-vehicle crash into a large tree in Līhuʻe

The Kauaʻi Police Department is investigating a late-night, single-vehicle crash in Līhuʻe in which a minor was driving and speed is considered a factor.

More Kaiser Permanente union workers in Hawaiʻi authorize strike, making walkout possible

More than 2,000 Kaiser Permanente employees in Hawai‘i have authorized a strike, joining a nationwide wave of healthcare workers prepared to walk out as union contract negotiations stall before the Sept. 30 deadline.

Tennis and pickleball courts at Wailua parks to temporarily close for maintenance

Work at the Wailua parks includes repainting concrete wall separating the courts and the sideline break areas, and installing windscreens along the court fences.

Rubbish pick up delayed in Kekaha due to equipment issues

Trash pickup in Kekaha will be delayed due to equipment issues, with service rescheduled for tomorrow, Sept. 23.

Kauaʻi Healthy Living craft fair adds holiday shopping to its wellness celebration

Hosted by the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation Kaua‘i Region, the free event will take place on Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital campus in the lower parking lot in Waimea.

Western Pacific fisheries council urges NOAA to strengthen Marine Mammal Protection Act import provisions

The council urged NOAA to apply more rigorous standards when determining whether foreign fisheries meet U.S. requirements for protecting marine mammals and reducing bycatch.

Kauaʻi Real Property Division launches online home exemption application

By digitizing the home exemption process, the new system streamlines applications, speeds up approvals, and provides timely updates to residents.

Official state portrait of Hawaiʻi’s former governor David Ige unveiled on Sunday

Native Hawaiian artist and Maui resident Kirk Kurokawa painted the portrait of Gov. David Ige with a goal of capturing the essence of a leader.

GoFarm Hawaiʻi seeking people interested in farming for its 15th Kauaʻi cohort

GoFarm Hawaiʻi has taught a variety of participants over the years with some becoming commercial farmers while others learned how to nurture a personal garden.

Kauaʻi to celebrate Peace Day with events in Hanapēpē this afternoon

The Kauaʻi Soto Zen Temple’s Peace Day celebration features a Peace Walk, potluck and a peace program with performances and guest speakers beginning at 3 p.m. today.

Kaua’i Island Utility Cooperative alerts members to watch for misleading solar offers

“It is very concerning when we receive calls from members who feel they’re being pressured or scammed by individuals selling rooftop solar systems,” said Beth Amaro with the Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative.

Utility cooperative to discuss new Wildfire Mitigation Plan for Kauaʻi at Tuesday public meeting

Attend the Wildfire Mitigation Plan meeting virtually or in-person at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in Līhuʻe.

Night football games approved this fall under Kauaʻi County’s seabird-safe guidelines

High school football returns under the stars tonight as Waimea and Kapaʻa high school battle each other at Hanapēpē Stadium for the first of four night games during Seabird Fledgling Season.
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