Kauai News

Kaua‘i COVID cases dropped again, according to the state’s latest figures, but the Garden Isle still outpaces some state averages when it comes to infections.

Last year after hundreds of west side residents gave testimony during the development of the county’s West Kaua’i Community Plan requesting more skateboarding facilities for youth in rural neighborhoods, county officials held a small blessing ceremony Friday, July 2, to begin the construction of a new “pop-up” skatepark situated behind the Hanapēpē fire station.

A reoccurring Sheriff impersonator scam incident has prompted the Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division to put out another warning.

The Hanalei refuse transfer station is now accepting trash, the county stated at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. However, the green waste remains closed. All other services are available.

If you are flying anywhere during the Fourth of July weekend, make sure you get to the airport early.

A Hawaiʻi nonprofit is offering Kauaʻi residents free training to get the tools and knowledge to make positive changes in their communities.

Lane closures are scheduled next week and beyond for several of the island’s roadways, according to the county.

The state is notifying the public that the monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Friday, July 1.

The state Department of Health reported 5,362 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 29, bringing the statewide total to 308,695. Fifteen new fatalities were reported.

Nearly 20 haumāna from high schools throughout the islands and the mainland are being immersed in science, Native Hawaiian culture and more as part of a 12-day summer residential program at a University of Hawaiʻi campus on Oʻahu.

A student from Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi on the Big Island was named the winner from Hawaiʻi’s second U.S. congressional district of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition.

The Kaua’i Police Department completed its first 2022 Police Investigations and Forensic Science Camp for incoming high school juniors to outgoing seniors and collegiate level.

There will be something for everyone this weekend during Fourth of July celebrations in Kekaha.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has awarded more than $600,000 to several organizations and events throughout the islands. A total of 13 OHA grant programs are being funded this year.

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, all county offices will be closed Monday, July 4.

All of the state’s public libraries will be closed Saturday through Monday, July 2-4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

The public is invited to have a cup of coffee with police during the third Coffee With a Cop event of the year.

A $1.9 million grant through the Department of Defense was awarded to the Garden Island to allow for the development of 200 acres of Open Floodable Space of Mānā plain with the Pacific Missile Range Facility, also known as PMRF.

Gov. David Ige on Monday, June 27, informed state lawmakers about his intent to veto several of the measures they passed during the 2022 state legislative session.

Kaua‘i Fire officials remind the public that fireworks and firecrackers may only be ignited on private property between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. on July 4.