Kaua‘i News
Grand Jury indicts Kōloa man for terroristic threatening, harassment
A Grand Jury on Thursday indicted Lopaka Santos-Dasalia, 20, of Kōloa, with two counts of terroristic threatening in the first degree and one count of harassment for an incident involving a bomb threat made against Kōloa Elementary School on Sept. 26.
Kauaʻi Mayor Signs Bill To Increase Benefits to Farmers
Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami signed a bill on Monday that updates the county’s Agricultural Dedication program to provide increased benefits to farmers and lessen the burdensome red tape.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Kōloa Roadways
Parts of two Kōloa roadways will be closed in October because of road resurfacing work, weather permitting.
Lane Closures for Sections of Kapa‘a on Oct. 3-8
Portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road in Kapaʻa will be closed on Oct. 3 to Oct. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for continuing construction of a roundabout.
Tourists build platform for Kennel for Lost Hunting Dogs in Kōke‘e
The kennels are intended to be a hunter lost-dog reclaim location, governed by the honor system, and dogs that have been placed in the kennels can be reclaimed from there at any time.
State: COVID Reinfection Rate Rising
The percentage of COVID cases involving people who previously were infected now accounts for about 10% of new confirmed cases.
Department of Health Adds Reinfection Cases to Weekly COVID Case Counts
The state Department of Health reported 12,755 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 28, bringing the statewide total to 355,959. The spike in cases is due to the DOH adding reinfection case counts.
Annual Vehicle, Equipment Auction Now Live Online
County officials have announced that its annual vehicle and equipment auction is now live on its website, as of Wednesday.
Free Ocean Learning Kits Are Available Saturday to Students on Kauaʻi
Free Ocean Learning kits will be distributed to students on Kaua’i on Oct. 1 at sites sponsored by the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
State Fines US Navy Nearly $9M For Sewage Discharges
The state Health Department issued a notice of violation and order to the Navy to address a myriad of deficiencies at a wastewater treatment facility near Pearl Harbor.
Deadline to Apply for Real Property Tax Exemptions is Sept. 30
The County of Kaua‘i is reminding the public that the deadline to file upcoming 2023 Real Property Tax Exemptions is Sept. 30.
Hanamā‘ulu Man Arrested Following Bomb Threat to Kōloa Elementary
A Hanamā‘ulu man was arrested Monday after making a phone call to the Kōloa Elementary School administration, threatening that a bomb would go off at the end of the school day.
Whoa: Kaua‘i Kneeboarder Earns 9th World Title
Kaua‘i kneeboarder Dave Hubbard made history when he become only the second bodyboarder to earn nine world titles, earning the prestigious designation Sept. 10 at the Sintra Portugal Pro competition.
Kauaʻi Humane Society: We Need Help
“In these challenging times, we look to our community, near and far, to help KHS continue to maintain its no-kill status … as well as a refuge to animals in need,” Schafer said.
Online Event Connects UH Grads to IT, Intelligence Career Opportunities
Graduating students and recent grads of the University of Hawaiʻi system interested in pursuing careers in the information technology and intelligence sectors will have another chance to connect with employers in Hawai’i during an upcoming online career fair.
Lane Closure Scheduled For Portion of Kekaha Roadway
A part of a Kekaha roadway will be temporarily closed the first week of October.
County Announces Auction of Used Equipment, Supplies at Department of Water
The county will conduct a sealed bid auction of items no longer being used by the Department of Water.
Water to Be Temporarily Shut Off on Kīlauea Roadway
Water customers on a Kīlauea roadway are being notified that their service will be temporarily shut off one day this week.
Occasional Traffic Delays Scheduled at Kōloa Roundabout
Work at an intersection in Kōloa will likely cause occasional traffic delays this week.
Farm Vehicles Have New Safety Check Form to Fill Out
Farmers renewing their safety checks have a new form to fill out to do so.
