Kaua‘i News
Service members thanked on Veterans Day by Hawaiʻi US Sen. Hirono and US Rep. Kahele
Members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation thanked the US Armed forces for their service as the nation honors them on Veterans Day.
Kaua’i police celebrate its five forensic nurses
The forensic nurse honorees were: Erin Carrington, Stephanie Huhn, Chelise Kaaihue, Charlene Ono and Ceisha Judd.
Kaua‘i Community College names Margaret Sanchez as interim chancellor
Margaret Sanchez succeeds Joseph Daisy, who is retiring on Dec. 30 as Kaua’i Community College chancellor after a 44-year career in education, including 21 years in higher education.
Hawaiʻi respiratory virus rates rising early in flu season
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and influenza are increasing in Hawaiʻi, in line with trends observed across the country.
Lane closures for sections of Kapaʻa on Nov. 14-18 for construction of new roundabout
The intersection of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will experience temporary traffic shifts, and temporary traffic control plans will be in place for construction of the new roundabout.
Farming company to conduct controlled agriculture burn Nov. 10 on Kauaʻi
The controlled burn will be near the Kaumakani makai area on Nov. 10, from 7 a.m. to noon, weather permitting,
Halaulani Road resurfacing delayed until Nov. 16 due to inclement weather
The road resurfacing of Halaulani Road in Kalihiwai has been rescheduled to Nov. 16 to Nov. 23 on weekdays.
Do you want to work for Governor-elect Josh Green?
Governor-elect Josh Green today launched a website to begin taking applications for the Office of the Governor, Cabinet, and Boards and Commissions.
Study led by UH researchers finds no-fishing zones can help ʻahi, other large fish species recover
The recovery is good news for the environment and the global tuna fishing industry, which generates $40 billion in revenues each year and supports millions of jobs around the world.
Democrats sweep Hawaiʻi governorship, US Senate seat and two US House seats
Democrats sweep the top races in Hawaiʻi, with Josh Green winning the governorship, Brian Schatz being reelected to the US Senate and Ed Case and Jill Tokuda winning the two US House seats.
Kawakami re-elected as Mayor of Kaua’i
Voters on Kaua‘i overwhelming re-elected Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami with 75% of the vote.
Live 2022 Election Results: Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi state races
The first results of the 2022 General Election have been released, with Dem. Josh Green holding a big lead over Rep. Aiona Duke for Governor of Hawaiʻi.
Kauaʻi voters turnout on Election Day; ballots must be received by 7 p.m. to count
A steady stream of residents trickled into Kauaʻi’s only Voter Service Center at the Historic County Annex Building in Līhuʻe on Election Day, Nov. 8. It will stay open until 7 p.m., when ballots must be received to count.
Lane closure scheduled on Kūhiō Highway in Hanamā‘ulu
Two-way traffic will be maintained where possible.
Ceci the cat brought back to life after being rescued from a Big Island house fire
A firefighting recruit used a pediatric mask to provide the cat with oxygen.
It’s Election Day: Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. HST on Kauaʻi to count
On Kaua’i, registered voters can drop off their ballots at any of the nine ballot drop boxes located around the Garden Isle or at Kauaʻi’s only Voter Service Center at the Historic County Annex Building at 4386 Rice Street in Līhu‘e.
30th anniversary of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary celebrates 30 years in November with Ho‘i Koholā, “welcome back whales” month.
Kaua‘i police seek public’s help locating 53-year-old man wanted for rape on mainland
David M. Cataldo, who is wanted for rape in Massachusetts, was last known to be on Kaua‘i and is believed to still be on the island, according to police.
State seeking new sheriff recruits on all major Hawaiian islands
Interested people should apply by Nov. 25 on the Department of Human Resources and Development website.
Hawai’i to receive $182,000 in Experian and T-Mobile settlements for data breaches
The settlement also requires Experian to offer 5 years of free credit monitoring services to affected consumers, and two free copies of their credit reports annually during that timeframe.
