Kaua‘i News
Hawaiian Telcom Continues Expansion of Fiber Internet on Garden Isle
Hawaiian Telcom continues to expand its high-speed internets service across the Garden Isle.
Maintenance Work Scheduled at Hanalei, Kapa‘a Transfer Stations
The county Solid Waste Division is notifying the public that some services at two island rubbish transfer stations will be temporarily disrupted by maintenance work in September.
Bus Schedule Modified to Accommodate Marathons
The county is notifying the public that modifications to The Kaua‘i Bus schedule that will be in effect Sunday, Sept. 4, to accommodate The Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon.
Lane Closures Now Scheduled Through Sept. 2 For Waha, Lauoho Roads
Tree and grass trimming along the roadways is now scheduled through the same date.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Po‘ipū Road in Kōloa
Portions of a Kōloa roadway will be closed next month for construction.
Rat Lungworm Can Be Transmitted by Many More Than Just Slugs, Snails
New research shows that slugs and snails aren’t the only creatures that can transmit rat lungworm disease.
Late Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter Design Released
Designs for the late Edith Kanakaʻole quarter have been released.
Vote Now Hawaiʻi! UH-Mānoa Up For Top Esports Team
A University of Hawai’i program has been nominated as one of the best in North America and now it needs the public’s help to claim the crown.
UH Cancer Center Researcher Awarded $2.8M to Develop E-Cigarette Intervention For Rural Youth
A researcher at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center was awarded nearly $3 million to develop and evaluate school-based, culturally-grounded e-cigarette prevention intervention for youth who live in rural parts of the state.
Hilo-Bound Traveler Found with Suspected 2 Pounds of Meth in Carry-On at Daniel K. Inouye Airport
A 43-year-old woman was reportedly found with nearly two pounds of methamphetamine in her carry-on bag at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport while attempting to travel from Honolulu to Hilo this week.
Political Candidates Invited to Līhuʻe Senior Center
Candidates are encouraged to swing by the LĪhu‘e Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to speak to seniors about their campaign efforts.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Leeward Sections of Kaua‘i
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the leeward areas of Kaua‘i County
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: Aug. 7 to Sept. 2
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Aug. 7 to Sept. 2.
Short Lane Closures Scheduled on Sections of Road by King Kaumualiʻi Elementary school
Sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from Aug. 29 to Sept. 9, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Team Continues Search for Endangered Birds in Kaua‘i Mountains
Five members of a bird rescue team packed up for 10-days at a field camp in a remote area of Kaua‘i to locate at least two of the critically endangered Hawaiian honeycreepers, the ‘akikiki.
Intermittent Closures Scheduled on Section of Kūhiō Highway for Paving Work
Intermittent closures of Kūhiō Highway (Route 560) are slated to occur at three bridges in Wainiha between Mile Marker 6.4 and 8.0, on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., for pavement preservation and surface treatment work.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Waikomo Road in Kōloa
The closures are necessary for road resurfacing work.
Flag Order Issued for Former Lawmaker
Gov. David Ige ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the State of Hawaiʻi from sunrise until sunset on Friday, Aug. 26.
Update: Planning Department Front Counter to Reopen Friday
Repairs to damages caused by an air conditioning unit leak were completed ahead of schedule.
Draft EA Published for Proposed Youth Center and Agricultural Training Project
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has published a draft Environmental Assessment for a proposed Youth Center and Agricultural Training site in Anahola.
