Kaua‘i News
Portions of Pu‘u Road in Kālaheo to Close till July 21
The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders announced that portions of Pu‘u Road in Kālaheo will be closed June 23 to July 21, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Mokulele Eyeing Adding Electric Seaglider Plans for Interisland Travel
Mokulele Airlines wants to unleash new mode of transportation for interisland travel in the form of sleek electric seaglider planes.
FBI Charges O‘ahu Public School Teacher With Distribution of Child Pornography
A public school teacher on O‘ahu was arrested and charged with distribution of child pornography last week.
New Contraceptive Feed For Wild Hogs Causing Major Concern for Hawai‘i Hunters
A new, non-chemical product that is being used to control feral pig populations has landed in Hawai‘i, and its availability is raising concern in hunting circles that worry it will eradicate hog populations and with it, their rights to hunt.
DOW Releases Water Quality Reports for 2021
The Department of Water’s 2022 Water Quality Reports, covering from Jan. 1, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2021, are now available to view online.
Salvation Army ARC Monthly Donation Event Scheduled This Week
Residents, businesses and other organizations around the island can again bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse to the Kaua‘i Resource Center in Līhu‘e during the upcoming monthly Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center donation event.
Līhu‘e, Puhi Trash Service Affected Today
Due to equipment issues, there will be a delay in refuse pick up today, June 20, in the Līhu‘e and Puhi areas, the county stated Monday morning.
Public Invited to Online Forum to Create More Broadband Access Opportunities
The University of Hawaiʻi is hosting a free online forum to learn more about statewide efforts to expand broadband services and digital literacy opportunities, and the public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Returned Home to Oʻahu
Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia returned home to Oʻahu on Thursday evening, June 16, after a successful voyage to and from Hawaiʻi’s ancestral homeland of Tahiti.
Native Hawaiian, Filipino Breast Cancer Survivors Sought For Lifestyle Research
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and University of Guam are seeking Native Hawaiian and Filipino breast cancer survivors to be part of a new study.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Kawaihau Road in Kapaʻa
Construction and road work will require portions of an island roadway to be closed this week.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Olohena, Kamalu Roads
Guardrail repair work will require the closure of portions of two island roadways this week.
KPD Records, Firearms Windows to Be Closed Temporarily
he Kaua‘i Police Department’s records and firearms windows will be temporarily closed Monday, June 20.
After 2-year Break, Spirit of Obon Resumes in Hanapēpē
Every year for over a century, the town of Hanapēpē has come together to celebrate the spirit of Obon, or Bon, an important observance of the Japanese Buddhist tradition on the 15th day of the sixth month.
Partnership Makes Getting Hurricane Preparedness Tips as Easy as Shopping
Need tips on how to prepare for hurricanes? You could get that info when you go to the store.
Lauoho Road Near Lāwa‘i Cannery Self Storage Closed
Lauoho Road in the vicinity of Lāwa‘i Cannery Self Storage is closed in both directions due to a traffic crash, the county stated at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Kaumuali‘i Highway Near Ōma‘o Road Now Open
Kaumuali‘i Highway in the vicinity of Ōma‘o Road is closed in both directions due to a traffic crash, the county stated around 1 p.m. Saturday.
Lane Closure Scheduled off Kōloa Road
The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., announced a scheduled closure at the turn lane off Kōloa Road onto Kaumuali’i Highway June 21 to June 24 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
DOH Recommending Vaccines for Keiki 5 and Under
The Hawai‘i Department of Health announced that COVID-19 vaccines for keiki under the age of 5 will soon be available.
