Kauai News
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool estimated to reopen August
Officials initially anticipated construction to be complete by late May 2023. However, further renovations were deemed necessary before the pool reopened.
Kaua‘i, Waimea High students win HMSA scholarships
HMSA has sponsored the Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program in partnership with the Hawaii High School Athletic Association since 2005.
3 people displaced after structure fire in Kalāheo
Firefighters arrived on scene and found a single-story residence fully engulfed in flames. No occupants of the residence were inside or around the scene.
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: June 10-16
There will be no lane closures on Monday, June 12 in observance of King Kamehameha Day.
Salvation Army ARC monthly donation event scheduled for June 16
Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes.
California visitor dies while swimming in waters off Tunnels Beach on Kauaʻi
On Friday night, a male visitor died while swimming in waters off Tunnels Beach in Hāʻena, according to the Kauaʻi Police Department.
Volcano Watch: Reflections of recent volcano eruptions on Big Island
Scientists at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory explain in this week’s Volcano Watch how they have been able to successfully forecast eruptions on the Big Island, although only an hour or so before it happens.
Recruitment open for adult corrections officers in Hawaiʻi
Qualified individuals across all islands are sought to apply for adult corrections officer positions at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Public Safety.
3 men join Kaua‘i police force
Three officers graduated from the Kaua’i Police Department 98th Police Academy in a ceremony on Thursday morning.
Kauaʻi community-led tourism management system at popular Hā‘ena State Park now model for state
Prior to the unveiling of “The Transformation of Hā‘ena State Park,” Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green stopped by to sign a related bill into law.
Tamba Surf Co. hosting free movie night Saturday
“Ground Swell” follows the 2021-22 big wave season along with surfers Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister and female surfer Bianca Valenti.
New construction material being used at Kukui‘ula in Kōloa
SIPs are a new building material that provides strength, energy efficiency, and eco-friendliness that are installed in days rather than weeks or months, according to O‘ahu based wholesaler and service provider SIP Systems Hawai‘i.
Roadwork rescheduled for Hulemalu, Halehaka roads in Līhu‘e
Section of Hulemalu Road will be closed June 16. Work on Halehaka Road now begins Friday.
Donations for student scholarships sought by Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is soliciting donations from the community for its scholarship fund at the Pauahi Foundation.
Alert levels lowered for Kīlauea volcano with eruption expected to stay at summit
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has lowered alert levels on day 2 of the Kīlauea eruption because the initial high effusion rates of lava and gas have declined, and no infrastructure is threatened.
Kīlauea on Big Island is erupting; started early Wednesday and contained to crater
Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano is erupting, starting at 4:44 a.m. Wednesday morning.
2 invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles found on Kauaʻi in traps near green waste station
The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture is leading a large response to eradicate the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle on Kauaʻi after two were recently found for the first time on the island.
Green waste closed at Līhu‘e refuse transfer station until further notice
A survey crew from the Kaua‘i Invasive Species Committee found a live coconut rhinoceros beetle in a trap near the green waste site.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide to host hiring event to fill jobs at Kaua‘i Resorts
The company is hosting a hiring event at Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club on June 8.
Solid Waste Division leaders to provide Kekaha Landfill update
Environmental Services Manager Allison Fraley and Recycling Programs Coordinator Andrew Boyd are the Kaua‘i Climate Action Forum’s latest guest speakers.
