Kauai News
Update: Power, Water Restored to N. Shore Residents
Electricity and water services have returned to normal operating levels for N. Shore residents
California Visitor Suffers Head Injuries Following Crash on Rented Scooter
A California man was transported to Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu following a single-vehicle crash in Kapa‘a earlier this week that closed the roadway for nearly two hours.
HI-EMA Activates State Emergency Operations Center to Monitor Hurricane Darby
The state is monitoring Hurricane Darby after the now Category 2 and weakening storm crossed into the Central Pacific overnight.
New Line for Help: Dial 988 for Direct Mental Health, Substance Use Crisis Resources
On Saturday, July 16, Hawaiʻi will adopt the national 988-dialing code for direct access to mental health and substance use crisis resources.
KPD Revising Gun Carry Permit in Wake of Supreme Court Decision
The Kaua‘i Police Department stated in a news release Thursday, July 14 that it anticipates the revised firearms application to carry will be available to the public within the next 30 days.
Safety Officials Advise No Swimming, Snorkeling For Most Kaua‘i Shores
A high surf advisory remains in effect today, July 13, and Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising the public to refrain from swimming and snorkeling in waters along much of the island’s coastline.
Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations Policy Summit Scheduled July 23
A coalition focused on serving the Native Hawaiian community will convene later this month to discuss plans for funds recently appropriated to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for waitlist beneficiaries.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Kawaihau Road in Kapa‘a
Construction and road work will require portions of a roadway in Kapa‘a to be closed next week.
Hurricane Darby Becomes Major Hurricane Again But Still Expected to Weaken
Hurricane Darby re-intensified Wednesday, July 13, but is still expected to weaken during the next few days.
N. Shore Issued Water Conservation Notice as Helicopter Crews Work to Fix Downed Powerline
Helicopter crews work to fix a downed powerline that caused an electrical power outage at a water system facility near Wainiha and Hā‘ena
Queen Lili‘uokalani Outrigger Canoe Races Return to The Big Island in September
The world’s largest long-distance outrigger canoe race will once again welcome paddlers from around the world this year to the Big Island.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool to Be Closed Temporarily
The county is notifying the public that the Kapa‘a swimming pool will be temporarily closed one day this week.
Survey Gauges Residents’ Perspective on ‘Regenerative’ Tourism
A new survey by the University of Hawaiʻi, one of the first of its kind, suggests that “regenerative” tourism makes the tourism industry and tourists more attractive to residents of the islands.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Released Back to Wild After Successful Removal of Ingested Fishing Gear
A Hawaiian monk seal has been released back to the wild after being treated at Kona’s Marine Mammal Center, Ke Kai Ola, for ingested fishing gear.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled For Parts of Kapa‘a
The county Department of Water is notifying the public that water service will be shutdown later this month in an area of Kapa‘a.
Weekly COVID Update: 4,464 New Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 4,464 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, July 13, bringing the statewide total to 317,540.
Ige Vetoes 28 of 30 Bills on His Intent to Veto List
Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday, July 12, that he is vetoing 26 bills and line-item vetoing two others on his intent to veto list, which he released last month.
High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory has been issued for south-facing shores till 6 p.m. Thursday.
Water Conservation Notice Issued From Wainiha to Hā’ena
The county is notifying the public about an immediate water conservation notice for portions of the island.
