Kauai News
HTA Chief Admin Officer to Depart Agency
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority announced Friday, July 8 that Chief Administrative Officer Keith Regan will be departing the agency on Aug. 3 to assume a new leadership role at the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Weekly Road Closures: July 9-15
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for July 9-15, Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
County Council Looks to Amend Construction Regulations
Drafted Bill No. 2873 aims for Kaua’i county to absorb the legal process of regulating and permitting construction.
Ige Signs Bill Establishing New Department of Law Enforcement
Gov. David Ige today, Friday, July 8, signed HB2171 establishing a new Department of Law Enforcement.
Suspect Arrested After Apparent Stabbing, Barricade in Līhu‘e on Friday
A Līhu‘e man was arrested Friday after barricading himself in an apartment for six hours following an apparent stabbing.
Ohana FitFest Promises Obstacle Course, Fun
The family event will feature an obstacle fun run/walk approximately 5k in distance with a community expo, silent auction, and live entertainment.
Hawai‘i Leaders Mourn Assassination of Japan’s Former Prime Minister
Hawai‘i leaders expressed sorrow and shock at the assassination today of Shinzo Abe, Japan’s former prime minister, a leader with whom local officials worked closely with over the years as the two islands share strong cultural and economic ties.
DPS Hiring Female Adult Correctional Officers Statewide
The Department of Public Safety is currently looking for qualified applicants, on all islands, interested in becoming an adult corrections officer (ACO).
Update: Incident at Sun Village Condos Ends Peacefully
The Kaua‘i Police Department is responding to an incident at Sun Village Condos in Līhu‘e, involving a person who has apparently barricaded himself alone in an apartment.
Weekly County Video Briefing: COVID Numbers Continue to Decline
COVID-19 case counts continued their decline on Kauaʻi and statewide during the past week, according to Mayor Derek Kawakami in this week’s county briefing video Thursday, July 7.
Ka Leo O Nā ʻŌpio to Host GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
A collaboration of individuals and organizations dedicated to Native Hawaiian youth civic engagement is hosting a Republican gubernatorial candidate forum tonight (Thursday, July 7).
Live Gopher Snake Found at Home Depot on O’ahu
Employees of an O‘ahu home improvement store got a slithery surprise from a pallet hitchhiker earlier this week.
DOH Receives First Allocation of Monkeypox Vaccines
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has received 357 doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine, which is used to prevent monkeypox.
Reminder: Bottle Caps Not Accepted For HI5 Redemption Centers
The county Public Works Solid Waste Division is reminding the public that bottle caps are not accepted at HI5 redemption centers or in Kaua‘i Recycles green drop bins.
DOBOR to Limit Accessible Spigots at Small Boat Harbors in Effort to Reduce Water Usage
The DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is asking boaters to help conserve water at harbors around Hawaiʻi.
Hawai‘i Heart Walk Returns to Kaua‘i
Island residents are invited to help build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke, during an upcoming event.
Reminder: New Child Passenger Safety Law in Effect
The state Department of Transportation is reminding the public that a new child passenger safety law is now in effect.
Ige Announces Line-Item Vetoes, Will Sign Budget Bill This Week
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday, July 6, outlined three line-item vetoes he intends to make to the state budget bill.
Police Seek Public Help Identifying Theft Suspect
The Kaua‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a female captured on video surveillance on Monday, June 13, 2022, in Līhu‘e.
COVID Weekly Update: 4,300 New Cases Confirmed Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 4,381 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 29, bringing the statewide total to 313,076.
