Kaua‘i News

Island-pop single by the renowned Hawaiʻi music group encourages listeners to find self-worth beyond social media validation, online comparison and pressure of digital approval.

The single lane closures were originally scheduled to be finished by May 1; they are necessary to accommodate for tree trimming along parts of the roadway.

This year’s theme was “Planet vs. Plastics,” with hands-on presentations and activities for the West Kauaʻi fourth-graders in attendance, covering various topics such as plastic waste recycling, meteorology, wildlife protection, energy conservation and more.

In April, the Department of Land and Natural Resources released a draft of the Program Plan Update.

There will be restricted access near the lifeguard tower this week for the repair of potholes.

Damages to the structure and contents are estimated at $321,000.

Both incidents involved adult female hikers visiting from out of state, who suffered apparent lower leg injuries.

The officers, part of KPD’s Traffic Safety Section, identified the hit-and-run driver and took him into custody 24 hours after the crash.

In April, 671,050 persons were employed and 16,850 were unemployed, for a total seasonally adjusted labor force of 687,900 statewide.

Dr. Michele Carbone, a renowned researcher at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research.

The program uses the medications mifepristone and misoprostol, which are commonly prescribed for medication abortions and approved for use up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.

KIUC continues to be well ahead of the State of Hawaiʻi requirement of 40% renewable by 2030, and on track to meet the mandated 100% renewable by 2045.

Kauaʻi resident Glenn Victa, an Army veteran of Filipino descent, reflects on his military journey from the Gulf War to humanitarian missions, highlighting his deep connection to his heritage and love for the U.S. this Memorial Day.

US Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda of Hawaiʻi introduced proposed legislation to crack down on illegal fireworks by allowing prosecutors to pursue money laundering charges against criminals moving illegal fireworks across state lines.

Homes were rattled off their foundations, cracks appeared in walls, windows were broken, giant boulders blocked residents in, stone walls collapsed, power went out and more following the magnitude-6.0 temblor just before 10 p.m. Friday, May 22.

Lifeguards will reassess the area later on Monday, May 25.

The firefighters and officers who advanced in rank across multiple levels within the department represented the long hours, sacrifices and continued service of those who help every day to protect Kauaʻi.

Closures are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays May 28-June 1 and are necessary for the public’s safety and for Kaua‘i Department of Public Works Roads Division crews to complete the road’s resurfacing.

This year’s summit, which ended last week, built on the inaugural 2023 event, inviting state and county officials, Sister Prefecture and Sister City representatives as well as experts in economic development, culture, health, security and resilience.

In observance of Memorial Day, May 25, there will be no contraflow or lane closures unless otherwise permitted; lane closure schedules can change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.