Kaua‘i News
Authorities Identify Snorkeler Rescued From Waters Off Keālia
A snorkeler rescued last week from waters off Keālia Beach has been identified.
COVID Weekly Update: 86 New Cases Confirmed on Garden Isle
The state Department of Health reported 1,215 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 7, bringing the statewide total to 340,729.
Public Input Sought on Innovation Grant Proposals
The County of Kaua‘i’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is inviting the public to review and comment on the recently received proposals for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Innovation Grants.
State to Roll Out Tax Refunds Starting Next Week
Taxpayers will start receiving their state tax refunds next week.
Green Waste Closed in Kapa‘a
Due to muddy conditions, green waste is closed at the Kapa‘a refuse transfer station. All other services remain open.
Vaping Company Agrees to Settlement With Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada announced on Tuesday, Sept. 6 in a press release a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices.
Congratulations Come in Many Forms for LLWS Champs
Central Pacific Bank Foundation presented a check for $10,000 to the Honolulu Little League world championship team and CPB sent its sincere congratulations to the players and coaches who made all of Hawai‘i proud.
Kilauea as 2022 Good Neighbor Award Finalists
The National Association of Realtors selected Jim Edmonds, a Realtor from Kīlauea, among 10 finalists for its 2022 Good Neighbor Awards program.
Kaua‘i Marathon Draws Record Entries After 2-Year Hiatus
The course began in Po‘ipū with the ten-time winner and local road-racing all-star, Tyler McCandless who finished first overall in the half marathon at 1:06:10 – nearly thirty seconds earlier than two years prior, while Pedro Paulino Pais Abreu of Sunnyvale, CA completed the full course at 2:59:54.
Hawaiian Airlines Recognized in Anniversary of Mission to Evacuate Afghans Fleeing Taliban
Hawaiian Airlines employees this week were recognized with U.S. Air Force commemorative coins for their role in last year’s evacuation of thousands of Afghans fleeing the Taliban regime, the company announced Sept. 2.
Free Workforce Trainings Expanded to More Hawai‘i Residents
A University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges program that serves unemployed and underemployed residents was recently expanded to include those who are employed.
Critically Endangered ‘Akikiki Named Carrot Brought to Safety
A critically endangered ‘akikiki named Carrot, who has fathered at least two chicks, was rescued Saturday, Sept. 3, from a valley deep in the Alaka‘i Plateau on Kaua‘i and taken to safety at the Maui Bird Conservation Center.
Government Officials: Tweet Claiming Zuckerberg Trying to Extend Land into Ocean For Marina Is False
Rumors that a portion of Pila‘a Reef on Kaua‘i’s north shore is to be detonated to make room for a private marina were made public Sunday, Aug. 28. County and State officials declare them unfounded.
Kōloa Reycling Delayed on Sunday
Due to the closure of Po‘ipū Road during the Kaua‘i Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 4, services at the Kaua‘i Community Recycling Services (KCRS) HI5 Redemption Center in Kōloa will be delayed.
Man Arrested for Assaulting Officer at Honolulu Airport
On Friday about 4:15 p.m. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport arrested 37-year-old Alan Badua after he allegedly assaulted a deputy sheriff, the Department of Public Safety stated in a news release Saturday.
Hawai‘i Joins Court Brief Attempting to Regulate ‘Ghost Guns’
Hawai‘i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada joined a group of 20 Attorneys General in filing a friend of the court brief supporting the federal government’s efforts to regulate “ghost guns,” the AG’s Office announced Friday, Sept. 2.
9/11 Service Day Planned at Kukui Grove
The Kaua‘i Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (Kaua‘i RSVP), sponsored by the County of Kaua‘i Agency on Elderly Affairs, invites the public to attend a special event on Friday, Sept. 9, to honor the heroes and sacrifices made on Sept. 11, 2001.
2 More Monkeypox Cases Reported
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is reporting two additional cases of monkeypox cases in Hawai‘i.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: Sept. 3-9
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Sept. 3-9.
Limited Travel Advised During Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon
The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, Sept. 4.
