Kauai News
Wailuā Homesteads bridge repairs complete
County officials closed the bridge in June due to safety concerns surrounding the bridge’s foundation.
Sen. Hirono to discuss prescription drug prices during AARP telephone town hall
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono from Hawaiʻi will answer kūpuna questions on how the Inflation Reduction Act will lower prescription drug prices for Medicare recipients at a live telephone forum sponsored by AARP Hawaiʻi on Dec. 17.
Road closures scheduled in Kalihiwai
Portions of Halaulani Road and Kahiliholo Road in Kalihiwai will be closed Dec. 19 to Jan. 13, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Wailua Beach parking lot closing Thursday
County parks crews are slated to conduct maintenance throughout the morning and afternoon of Dec. 15.
KPD shares road closures for Waimea Light Parade
Police will close off all streets along the parade route, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Public invited to Kauaʻi East Side beach cleanup on Saturday
Ho‘omalu Ke Kai, one of the cleanup’s hosts, collected nearly 20,000 pounds of marine debris from Kaua‘i shorelines in 2022.
Kaua’i sees mostly below average rainfall in November
The Anahola rain gage posted its lowest November total in its 31-year data record. Līhuʻe Variety Station and Wainiha had their lowest November totals since 2012.
Trustees sworn in for Office of Hawaiian Affairs; they elect leadership today
Addressing issues surrounding the Office of Hawaiian Affair’s share of the Public Land Trust revenue and the development of OHA’s lands at Kakaʻako Makai – recently renamed Hakuone – will be key areas of focus for the agency in the coming year.
Kaua‘i Climate Action Coalition hosting COP27 review Dec. 19
Speakers will include Maui Councilmember Kelly King, who attended the 26th United Nations climate change conference in Glasgow.
Hāʻena shuttle on Kaua’i hits bump in road to success
Despite recent reports of disgruntled tourists, North Shore community groups are chalking up the system as a success.
U.S. Coast Guard searches for possible missing person off Na Pali Coast
The Coast Guard is searching for a possible person in the water after locating an adrift and abandoned kayak in the near shore waters off Nualolo Kai Beach.
Kapa‘a lane closures coming Monday
State DOT officials also reminded drivers of ongoing East Side lane closures.
State orders updated COVID-19 vaccines for keiki as young as 6 months old
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has placed orders to supply participating health care providers with updated bivalent vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Case presented certificate from Hawai‘i Senate in honor of her service as DLNR chairwoman
Case completes her second term as head of the Department of Land and Natural Resources and also chairwoman of the state Board of Land and Natural Resources at the end of this year.
Update: High surf advisory extended for east-facing shores of Kaua‘i
An easterly trade wind swell will remain at advisory levels tonight before dropping just below the threshold this weekend.
Native species return to Rice Street via new murals
Koki‘o ‘ula, lehua makanoe and naupaka kahakai are the latest additions to Rice Street’s public art collection.
Kaua‘i Bus pass program accepting applications
The program provides free or discounted bus passes to those with transportation needs.
Update: Missing Utah woman located and safe
The Kaua’i Police Department thanks the public for its assistance.
Speed limit to drop near Pakala Beach
State transportation officials say the change supports safer pedestrian activity near a popular surf break.
Kauaʻi Police Department promotes 7, honors 4 and welcomes 3 new officers
The Kaua‘i Police Department promoted Jason Overmyer and Stacy Perreira to the rank of Lieutenant — and promoted Ritchael Cariaga, Andrew Muraoka, Ariel Ramos, Macy Telles and Tyler Yates to the rank of Sergeant.
