Kaua‘i News
Former Kaua‘i Councilman Sentenced to Prison for Meth Trafficking
A former Kaua‘i County Councilman was sentenced in federal court to serve 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to a myriad of offenses in connection to the distribution of methamphetamine on the Garden Isle.
Hawai‘i Specialty Crop Grant Program Accepting Applications
The state is offering those who produce specialty crops a chance to get some financial assistance to do so.
Reminder: Job Fair Scheduled Friday
Those looking for employment on the island have an opportunity this week to check out a variety of available positions from several businesses during an upcoming job fair.
Kama‘aina Rewards Members Can Get 15 Cents Off Per Gallon
Par Hawai‘i, the state’s leading provider of refined petroleum products, is giving residents of the islands a break at the gas pump as prices continue to increase.
$1M Matching Grant Program Helps Kickstart Hawaiʻi’s Next Generation of Farmers
Two financial organizations are focused on the future of agriculture in Hawaiʻi and investing in those who will steward it — the next generation of farmers.
Tourism Numbers Inches Away From Pre-COVID Figures
A total of 818,268 visitors came to the Hawaiian Islands in April 2022, representing a 96.3% recovery from April 2019 and the highest recovery rate since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Hawai‘i.
HDOT Invites North Shore Communities to Meeting to Discuss Ongoing, Upcoming Projects
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, Highways Division, invites Kauaʻi’s North Shore communities to an informational meeting to provide updates, present information and collect public feedback on several ongoing and upcoming projects in the area.
Chief Justice Appoints Meyers to Kaua’i District Court Bench
District Court of the 5th Circuit on Kaua‘i will have a new judge, if confirmed, following his appointment to the bench by Hawai‘i Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald.
Hawaiian Ancestral Remains, Treasures Repatriated From Ireland
Ancestral Hawaiian human remains and treasures of the aliʻi have returned home thanks to the efforts of several organizations to have them repatriated to Hawaiʻi.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Sections of Kapa‘a
Road construction in Kapa‘a will require the closure of portions of several roadways.
UH Study: Hawaiʻi’s COVID Models, Responses, Lessons Learned
One of the first comprehensive studies of the state’s COVID-19 pandemic response has identified key takeaways to inform policymakers how to better respond in the event of another pandemic.
KPD Increases Patrols Around Schools
A school shooting Tuesday, May 24, on the mainland has prompted police to increase their presence at island schools.
Weekly COVID Update: 8,924 New Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 8,924 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 25, bringing the statewide total to 274,495.
Lane Closures Rescheduled Again for Portions of Papalina Road
The lane closures are now slated for weekdays from June 8-23.
Ige Signs Bill Designating ʻŌhiʻa as State Endemic Tree
Gov. David Ige signed a bill that designates ʻōhiʻa lehua as the official Hawai‘i State Endemic Tree.
County Coronavirus Rental And Utility Assistance Program Reopened
The county is offering to help residents of Kaua‘i who have experienced tough financial times during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia Begin Journey Home From French Polynesia
After more than two weeks in French Polynesia, Hawaiʻi’s traditional voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are sailing home.
