Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi’s Voter Service Center now open through General Election on Nov. 8
The Voting Service Center in Līhuʻe offers accessible in-person voting and same-day registration and serves as a mail ballot collection site.
National Marine Sanctuary System celebrates half a century of protecting underwater world
The system includes the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Got unused or expired prescription drugs you want to get rid of safely and anonymously?
This is an event for people to dispose of unused or expired prescription medication safely and anonymously.
Looking for a job? Marriott is hiring at 3 Kaua‘i resorts
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is hosting a virtual career event for sales and marketing positions on Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. to fill immediate openings at Marriott’s Kauai Beach Club, Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort, and The Westin Princeville Resort.
Hanapēpē Swinging Bridge to close Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 for repairs
The Hanapēpē Swinging Bridge will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 2 on Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, weather permitting.
How did Hawaiʻi’s students perform on 2022 Nationʻs Report Card?
Hawai‘i’s fourth-graders performed above national averages in reading and math — and the state’s eighth-graders performed at the national level for the first time in reading, but slightly below the national average in math.
Lane closures scheduled for portions of Kalāheo
Road resurfacing work is planned for Opu Road and Lae Road, weather permitting.
Visiting hiker dies at Wailua Falls
Police identified the victim as 28-year-old Nicole Chavez of Chile.
Man in critical condition following Kapa‘a traffic crash
Speed does not appear to be a factor in the crash. Toxicology reports are pending to determine if either operator was under the influence of an intoxicant at the time of the crash.
Additional lane closures scheduled as Kapa‘a roundabout construction continues
Throughout the next several weeks, traffic control configurations around the intersection will change as construction progresses.
Road closure scheduled for portion of Wailua roadway
The full road closure is necessary to allow the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative and the Kaua‘i County Department of Public Works Roads Division to cut trees and remove debris from around utility lines.
Update: Kawaihau Road is now open
Kawaihau Road near the vicinity of Menehune Food Mart is closed in both directions due to a traffic crash, according to Kaua‘i Police Department Dispatch.
Bloom, baby, bloom: Dramatic growth of phytoplankton follows Tonga eruption
The deposition of volcanic ash following the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai eruption was likely the most important source of nutrients responsible for massive phytoplankton growth.
Lane closures scheduled for part of Kekaha roadway
Crews will be resurfacing a portion of Kōke‘e Road next week.
Local laboratories and state health department partner to expand testing for curable hepatitis C
Healthcare providers are being urged to order the “reflex” option when screening for hepatitis C, to ensure more accurate and timely diagnoses.
Grants available for community groups and nonprofits
The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Life’s Choices Kauaʻi Program is offering grant-in-aid for community groups and nonprofit organizations.
Labor Department found Kaua’i restaurant worked minors in violation of federal law
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found Tahiti Nui Enterprises allowed eight underage employees to work beyond the hours permitted by federal law and denied overtime pay to 18 workers.
Kauaʻi Police Activities League accepting registrations for free keiki boxing program
The free boxing program in Kapa’a and Hanapēpē is for children in grades 1-12.
Jacks and barracuda help control invasive species in Hawaiian fishpond on Oʻahu
Traditional fishponds, called loko iʻa, were once common across coastal areas of the Hawaiian Islands and provided a sustainable source of food.
Kauaʻi County launches online road resurfacing and bridge status map
The mp enables the public to easily track the location of past, current and upcoming road projects on Kaua’i.
