Kaua‘i News
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.
Wailua Student Earns $10K Scholarship
A Kaua‘i High School graduate recently earned a heroic scholarship.
Second Brush Fire Extinguished in Anahola
A second reported brush fire broke out Friday afternoon in Anahola.
Weekly Road Closures: Sept. 24-30
The list of weekly road and lane closures for the week of Sept. 24-30 is out.
Driver of Fatal Kapa‘a Accident Arrested
The driver involved in a Kapa‘a traffic crash that resulted in a fatality has been arrested.
No Injuries Reported Following Early Morning Brush Fire in Anahola
No injuries were reported following a brush fire early this morning in Anahola.
Haleko Road Closure on Sept. 24
Haleko Road, from Rice Street to Pua Loke Street, in Lihue will be closed for road maintenance work on Sept. 24 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.
Momma horse killed by hunter trying to eradicate wild pigs on friend’s property
A hunter helping his friend eradicate wild pigs from his property on the BIg Island instead shot the neighbor’s horse, leaving her 11-weak-old foal without a mother.
Lane Closures Scheduled in Kapa‘a Starting Next Week
Portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from Sept. 26 to Oct. 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Weekly COVID Update: 68 New Cases Reported on Garden Isle
The state Department of Health reported 1,132 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 21, bringing the statewide total to 343,204.
High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores Across Hawaiian Islands
A high surf advisory has been issued for all south-facing shores across the Hawaiian Islands.
Kapa‘a Woman in Critical Condition Following Traffic Crash
A Kauaʻi woman is in critical condition following a traffic crash earlier this week in Kapa‘a.
Watch: 4 Mariners Aboard Disabled Vessel Rescued 180 Miles Off Hawai‘i Island
Four mariners were rescued 180 nautical miles off Hawai‘i Island after their sailing vessel became disabled after its rudder was damaged.
Federal Emergency Food Benefits Are Extended to People in Hawaiʻi Through November
Hawaiʻi Gov. Ige signed a declaration that extends emergency food benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through Nov. 18, 2022.
State of Hawaiʻi Uses MAILE AMBER Alert for Only Second Time in 17 Years
The MAILE AMBER Alert system has been used only twice in 17 years in Hawaiʻi, but both times it was successful, including on Saturday with the rescue of a teenage on the Big Island.
Farmers Reminded to Use New Forms For Covered Vehicles
Hey, farmers. There is a new form to use for designated covered farm vehicles when you’re renewing your safety check.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Kōloa Road
Portions of a Kaua’i roadway will be closed this week for shoulder improvements.
‘Hawaiian Soul’ free movie tour continues on Kauaʻi
This narrative short film by writer and director ʻĀina Paikai and producer Kaliko Maʻiʻi is based on the true story of Helm, a young Hawaiian activist, and musician, set against the backdrop of the 1970s native rights movement.
Lane Closures for Roundabout Construction in Kapa’a Sept. 19-23
Portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road and Kawaihau Road in Kapa’a will be closed from Sept. 19 to 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to the Kaua’i County Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific, the company doing the construction.
Weekly Road Closures: Sept. 17-23
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for Sept. 17-23.
