Kauai News
Game bird hunting season in Hawai‘i runs Nov. 4 – Jan. 28
A valid hunting license and a game bird stamp are required for all game bird hunting on public and private lands in Hawaiʻi.
Kaua‘i nonprofits among Office of Hawaiian Affairs grant recipients
A $400,000 grant was awarded to the Hoʻākeolapono Trades Academy and Institute on Kauaʻi, for its Building Through Innovation Program which would offer workforce development services in the building and construction industry for an estimated 32 community members.
House of Representatives now accepting applications for the 2024 Legislative Session
The House of Representatives is currently welcoming applications for various session staff roles during the 2024 Legislative Session. These positions include legislative aide, committee clerk, program budget analyst, data-entry clerk, receptionist, service aide, support staff for remote hearings, legislative attorney and more.
Coastal flooding on Kaua‘i expected during high tide over the weekend
The early morning peak high tide cycle at around 2 a.m. is anticipated to flood beaches that are normally dry, cause minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation.
Trunk-or-Treat with Kaua‘i Classic Cars Club
Show off your favorite costume and trick-or-treat with your ‘ohana at the outdoor shopping center’s Halloween-themed “Cruise and Show” held with the Kaua‘i Classic Cars Club.
Kaua‘i man in critical condition after crashing moped in Po‘ipū
The crash occurred shortly before 10 a.m. when Kaua‘i Police Department says the 54-year-old, traveling east, lost control.
Transportation agency accepting applications for its Kaua‘i Bus Pass Outreach Program
The intent of the Kaua‘i Bus Pass Outreach Program is to provide free or discounted bus passes to those with transportation needs through eligible non-profit organizations.
USPS, Inspection Service cracking down on postal crime, crimes against postal employees
Announced in May 2023, Project Safe Delivery is a USPS initiative to combat the recent rise in threats and attacks on letter carriers and mail theft incidents by protecting Postal employees and the security of the nation’s mail and packages.
Kaua‘i police identify man found in waters off Waika‘ea Canal in Kapa‘a
Anyone with information about the decedent or his death is urged to call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information by calling Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi at 808-246-8300, submitting a tip at cskauai.org, or through the Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi P3 Tips Mobile App, available for download on Android and Apple mobile devices.
Longest predator exclusion fence in the nation completed on Kaua‘i
Pono Pacific has built a majority of these types of fences in the state. For 22 years, Pono Pacific has been contracted by the state, federal government, private organizations, and landowners to install conservation fencing to protect native species and habitat—building 152,200 feet in conservation fencing for these entities, mostly in rugged and remote terrain throughout the state.
Kapa‘a community celebrates $750K renovation of Boys & Girls clubhouse
The building serves 100 keiki and provides a safe place to go after school with meals they can count on, caring mentors who believe in them and meaningful life experiences empowering them to discover their great futures.
Kaua‘i families invited to annual Halloween Keiki Parade at Wilcox Medical Center
Children are encouraged to dress in their most creative costumes for the parade to receive treats and other goodies from Wilcox Health physicians and staff.
Shark warning signs removed at Hanalei Bay
Signs had been posted Monday following a report of a large tiger shark sighted in waters off Hanalei Bay at a surf spot commonly known as “the bowl.”
Housing, Elderly Affairs offices to be closed Oct. 30 to 31 for air remediation work
The Housing Agency’s Section 8 staff will be available via email or phone to assist clients. The Rental Assistance Division Main Line, 808-241-4440, will also be staffed to respond to any inquiries.
Kaua‘i sewer credit applications accepted from Nov. 1 to Jan. 2
The 2024 Sewer Credit applications will also be mailed out to all residential sewer customers on or around the first week of November 2023.
Brown water advisory also issued for portions of west Kaua‘i
Heavy rain has caused stormwater runoff to enter coastal waters from Hanapēpē to Polihale.
Update: brown water advisory canceled at Kaua‘i’s Nāwiliwili Bay
Heavy rain has caused stormwater runoff to enter coastal waters of the bay. If the water is brown, stay out.
Brown water advisory issued for portion of east Kaua‘i
Heavy rain has caused stormwater runoff to enter coastal waters from Lydgate Beach Park to Kapa‘a Beach Park. The public is advised if the the water is brown, stay out.
USDA loaning $2.4 million to Hawaiʻi Community for financing 10 homes
Hawai‘i Community Lending will receive a $2.4-million loan from the US Department of Agriculture to finance 10 homes for eligible homebuyers on native lands.
Singer-songwriters sought for Hawaiʻi music immersive program; deadline to apply Dec. 1
The 2024 Creative Lab Hawai‘i Music Immersive program will open the application process on Nov. 1 for singer-songwriters who are seeking opportunities to license their works for global media and entertainment content.
