Kaua‘i News
The Importance of Colon Cancer Screening
In 2016, George Stewart began experiencing abdominal pain and growling sounds in his abdomen. The symptoms worsened over the next several months.
NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Big Island Tour Helicopter Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its preliminary report concerning the crash of a tour helicopter earlier this month near South Point on the Big Island.
Multi-lane Closure for Portion of Kūhiō Highway Scheduled
A multi-lane closure of Kūhiō Highway between Kuamoo Road and the Temporary Kapaʻa Bypass Road is scheduled to start Monday, June 27.
All Services Again Available at Hanapēpē Transfer Station
The county reported at 10:25 a.m. that trash is now again being accepted at the Hanapēpē refuse transfer station.
DOH: 1 Additional Probable Monkeypox Case Reported
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health identified one additional probable case of monkeypox in an Oʻahu resident, the department stated on Friday, June 24.
Hawai‘i Delegation Condemns Supreme Court’s Ruling to Overturn Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling on Friday that ends constitutional protections for abortions in America.
Weekly County Briefing: COVID Case Numbers Continue to Decline
The county’s weekly COVID-19 video briefing Thursday, June 23, featured a special guest.
UH Men’s Basketball to Open 2022-23 Big West Conference Slate Against UC Davis
The University of Hawai‘i men’s basketball team will open its Big West Conference slate Dec. 29 at home against the University of California, Davis.
2022-23 Big West Conference Slate to Put Rainbow Wahine to the Test
A 20-game 2022-23 Big West Conference slate with a twist will put regular season conference champion the University of Hawai‘i women’s basketball team to the test as head coach Laura Beeman enters her 11th season at the team’s helm.
Man Indicted For 1978 Big Island Murder
A Big Island grand jury on Wednesday, June 22, indicted a man for murder in connection with the discovery or a woman’s body in 1978.
Mobile COVID Testing Van Shifting to New Weekday Schedule
The schedule for the free COVID-19 mobile testing van on Kaua‘i is changing.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Kawaihau Road in Kapa‘a
Road work and sidewalk construction later this month will require portions of a Kapa‘a roadway to be temporarily closed.
Illegal Dumping Near Salt Pond Draws Concern
In late April, a joint effort between Hawaii Department of Transportation, Department of Land and Natural Resources and Kauai police dismantled numerous houseless encampments and removed nearly 20 tons of rubbish from the southeast end of the airport perimeter road at Salt Pond.
Statewide Awareness Campaign Aimed at Reducing Kūpuna Fall Injuries Underway
A new statewide awareness campaign is aimed at reducing injuries to kūpuna from falling.
Celebrate Freedom During Upcoming Festival in Līhuʻe
There will be something for all ages during an upcoming festival in Līhuʻe.
Study: Nearly a Quarter of Hawaiʻi Nurses Surveyed Considered Quitting Because of Pandemic
Researchers say findings from a recent study which surveyed nurses throughout the state are concerning and align with other local and national research.
Report: 19-Year-Old Monk Seal Dies
A well-known 19-year-old monk seal has died, Hawai‘i News Now reported.
Box Jellyfish Signs Posted at Po‘ipū, Salt Pond
County Ocean Safety officials are warning residents and visitors about box jellyfish at to two island beaches.
Beach Restoration Project in Waikīkī Wins National Award
A restoration project at a popular Hawai‘i beach has garnered national accolades.
Ige Signs Minimum Wage Increase, Tax Rebate Bills
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday, June 22, signed into law two measures passed by the state Legislature earlier this year that will help Hawai‘i’s working families and individuals.
