Kaua‘i News
Weekly Road Closures: June 11-17
The Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for June 11-17. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
U.S., Japan Coast Guards Conduct Joint Counter-Narcotics Exercise in the Pacific
The U.S. Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard completed a joint counter-narcotics exercise off Guam, Tuesday, the U.S. Coast Guard stated in a news release on Thursday, June 9.
Yasutake Bridge to Close for Emergency Repairs
Yasutake Bridge, located on Kamalu Road north of Wailua Homesteads Park, will be closed until further notice starting at noon on June 10, 2022.
Hui O Hawai‘i Racks Up Total of 20 Medals After 4 Days at Special Olympics 2022 USA Games
Hui O Hawai‘i, a team of 16 Special Olympics Hawai‘i athletes and five Unified Partners from throughout the islands, had racked up a total of 20 medals Thursday, June 9, after four days of competition at the Special Olympics 2022 USA Games.
Libraries Closed in Observance of Kamehameha Day
In state observance of King Kamehameha Day, all public libraries and library support offices will be closed on Saturday, June 11.
Road Work Scheduled in Kapa‘a
Portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed next week for clearing and grubbing work, roadway excavation, sidewalk construction, and roundabout construction.
Delays Push Back Lane Closure Planned at Kōloa Road, Kaumuali‘i Highway
Because of delays, work is now scheduled for June 14-15.
N. Shore Residents Express Frustration Over Hanalei Bridge Repairs During HDOT Community Meeting
A public informational meeting for Kaua‘i’s North Shore communities was held Wednesday, June 8, at the Hanalei School to provide updates, present information and collect public feedback on several ongoing and upcoming projects in the area.
DOH IDs 3rd Probable Monkeypox Case
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health identified an additional probable case of monkeypox in a Hawaiʻi resident, the DOH stated Thursday, June 9.
Mainland News Outlets, Facebook Posts ID Some Victims of Big Island Helicopter Crash
Two mainland news outlets and two Facebook posts have identified some of the passengers involved in a helicopter crash Wednesday, June 8, near South Point on the Big Island.
County Briefing: COVID Case Counts Decrease Slightly; Another Death Announced
Kaua‘i’s COVID-19 case count went down slightly during the past week, but with the good news also comes some sad news, with the announcement of another Kauai‘i COVID death.
State DOT Breaks Ground For Wailua River Bridge Repair Project
Work will get underway in July to repair the Wailua River Bridge.
Kaua‘i Athletes Win Silver on Day 3 of 2022 USA Games
As of Wednesday, June 8, the Special Olympics Hawai‘i team, or Hui O Hawai‘i, had earned a total of 18 medals, including one claimed by a Kaua‘i doubles team, at the Special Olympics 2022 USA Games.
KFD, Ocean Safety Bureau Training at Waiʻoli Beach Park
Residents and visitors to an island beach park today might notice some extra activity.
Kaua‘i Fire Department Urges Residents to Be Prepared For Brush Fires
Drier summer conditions starting later this month could spark brushfires, and the Kaua‘i Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau wants the public to be prepared.
Public Can Weigh In on Environmental Impact Statement For KIUC Habitat Conservation Plan
The public has a chance to weigh in on the environmental impact statement for Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative’s habitat conservation plan.
Second Probable Case of Monkeypox Identified on Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified one additional probable case of monkeypox in a Hawaiʻi resident.
KPD Seeks Public Help Finding 2 Stolen Vehicles
The Kaua‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating two vehicles that were reported stolen on Monday, June 6, 2022.
State DOA Panel to Consider Importing ‘Incompatible Male’ Mosquitoes to Help Control Wild Populations
The Plant and Animal Advisory Committee of the state Department of Agriculture is looking at importing “incompatible male” mosquitoes as a method of mosquito population control in the islands to help save several native honeycreeper species.
Kaua’i Athletes Win Medals on Day 2 of Special Olympics 2022 USA Games
As of Tuesday, June 7, the Special Olympics Hawai‘i team, or Hui O Hawai’i, had earned seven medals, including two won by two Kaua‘i athletes, at the Special Olympics 2022 USA Games.
