Kauai News
Art Show to Focus on Powerful Mana of Lehua Island
Next month, DLNR is partnering with Island Conservation to host an art show focused on the natural beauty, native species and powerful mana of Lehua Island.
Blessing Celebrates Transitional Shelter Upgrades
A blessing was held today, Friday, July 22, for the completion of the Mana Olana Emergency and Transitional Shelter improvements project at Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity in Līhu‘e.
Ige Declares 3rd Emergency Proclamation for SNAP Benefit Assistance
Gov. David Ige signed a third emergency proclamation to allow the continuation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in line with the federal COVID emergency, Ige’s office announced Friday, July 22.
DOH: 3 More Monkeypox Cases
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has identified three additional cases of monkeypox, the department stated Friday, July 22. It brings the total number of cases in Hawaiʻi to 11.
Initial Mailing of Primary Ballots Today
The public is hereby notified that the initial mailing of ballots for the 2022 Primary Election will be on Friday, July 22.
New Boot Brush Stations Deployed on Oʻahu in Fight Against Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death
A new style of boot brush station could hep reduce the spread of a scourge that has wreaked havoc on Big Island ‘ōhiʻa forests.
The Committee on the Status of Women Discuss Understanding Period Poverty, Abortion Access
A culture of silence, ignorance and money has long been identified as the key drivers of unequal access to menstrual hygiene management and terminating a pregnancy
Weekly Briefing: County Continues to Assess Damages After Historic South Swell
The county continues to assess damages following the high surf because of a historic south swell during the weekend and early part of this week.
Wilcox Medical Center Honored For Commitment to Cardiovascular Care
Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe is one of three Hawai‘i Pacific Health medical centers to receive the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke quality achievement award.
US Congress Approves Funds For Community-Led Project on Kaua‘i
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved $8.8 million in community project funding for several projects throughout Hawaiʻi’s second congressional district, including one on Kaua‘i, that will benefit underserved communities and provide much needed funding to deserving nonprofits.
Streamlined Application Process Helps With Effort to Restore Alakoko Fishpond
A streamlined application process for loko i‘a repair and restoration that was put in place seven years ago by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands is seeing success.
DHHL Seeks Public Comment For Annual Housing Report
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is asking the public to provide comment for an annual report to the U.S. Office of Housing and Urban Development.
UH Group’s Drive to Perpetuate ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Earns 8 Nā Hōkū Nominations
The efforts of a group at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to expand the use of ōlelo Hawaiʻi throughout the islands and around the world have garnered honors.
Public Invited to Attend Online Humpback Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
The public is invited to attend an online meeting of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary advisory council next week.
Ho‘one Road in Po‘ipū Now Open For Traffic
A Po‘ipū roadway that was damaged by the historic south swell during the weekend is open again.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Poʻipū Road
Portions of a Kōloa roadway will be closed beginning this week.
DHHL to Begin Hanapēpē Topographic Survey
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will begin a topographic survey of residential lots in Hanapēpē next week.
Kalāheo Trash Pick-up Delayed Today
Due to a manpower shortage, trash pick-up in the Kalāheo area will be delayed today, July 19, the county stated this morning.
Celebrate National SPAM Musubi Day with L&L Hawai‘i
L&L restaurants nationwide next month will celebrate Hawai‘i’s favorite comfort food: SPAM.
Update: High Surf Advisory Cancelled
A high surf advisory for all south-facing shores of Kauai has been cancelled, the National Weather Service reported Tuesday afternoon.
