Kaua‘i News
Controlled agriculture burn to be conducted near Kaumakani
The company doing the controlled agriculture burn will provide fire protection, with tenders and spotters to monitor the permitted activity.
Low pay for early childhood educators in Hawaiʻi addressed in UH Mānoa project
“As we redesign the early educator preparation programs through higher education, we also need to close the compensation gaps to recruit and retain more highly qualified early educators,” said Theresa Lock, an early childhood instructor who directs the UH early education project.
2022 Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Conference on Dec. 8 and 9; registration now open
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s 2022 Conference will be guided by a commitment to Mālama Ku‘u Home, which means “Caring for My Beloved Home.”
High surf alert for north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau and Oʻahu
The surf will build to 10 to 16 feet along north-facing shores and 8 to 12 feet along west-facing shores.
Kauaʻi DMV will close at 10 a.m. Nov. 17 for staff training
Staff training is for the DMV integration project that involves combining the Drivers Licensing and Motor Vehicle Registration divisions into one, full-service DMV.
Annual holiday Check-Out Hunger program supports Hawaiʻi Foodbank Kaua’i
This year’s Check-Out Hunger program will take place in supermarkets on Kauaʻi, Maui and O‘ahu from today through Jan. 20, 2023.
Hawai’i Medical Service Association invests $25,000 for Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i youth program
Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i will use the funding for its Ke Kahua O Ka Malamalama after-school and intercession program.
Pacific Media Group and Hawai’i Visitors & Convention Bureau to launch Official Island Visitor Guidebooks
In 2023, Pacific Media Group will publish: Experience Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi; Experience Kauaʻi; Experience Oʻahu; and Experience the Island of Hawaiʻi.
Lane closure scheduled for portion of Kōloa roadway
A portion of Maluhia Road will be closed from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14-18, weather permitting.
Lane closure scheduled for Lāwa‘i roadway
The closure between Kōloa Road and Thronas Concrete is necessary for road resurfacing work.
Additional lane closures scheduled as Kapa‘a roundabout construction continues
The intersection of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road and Kawaihau Road will experience temporary traffic shifts and temporary traffic control plans will be in place.
Learning Endeavors hosting free virtual GIS event for Hawaiʻi students in grades 5-12
The event features GIS professionals presenting live to students and educators about their work that uses GIS – Geographic Information Systems, also known as digital mapping software.
High surf advisory in effect for west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
Impacts are expected to be moderate, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming dangerous.
Small brush fire in Kokeʻe quickly extinguished
The fire was reported near mile marker 4 along Waimea Canyon Drive.
Service members thanked on Veterans Day by Hawaiʻi US Sen. Hirono and US Rep. Kahele
Members of Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation thanked the US Armed forces for their service as the nation honors them on Veterans Day.
Kaua’i police celebrate its five forensic nurses
The forensic nurse honorees were: Erin Carrington, Stephanie Huhn, Chelise Kaaihue, Charlene Ono and Ceisha Judd.
Kaua‘i Community College names Margaret Sanchez as interim chancellor
Margaret Sanchez succeeds Joseph Daisy, who is retiring on Dec. 30 as Kaua’i Community College chancellor after a 44-year career in education, including 21 years in higher education.
Hawaiʻi respiratory virus rates rising early in flu season
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and influenza are increasing in Hawaiʻi, in line with trends observed across the country.
Lane closures for sections of Kapaʻa on Nov. 14-18 for construction of new roundabout
The intersection of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will experience temporary traffic shifts, and temporary traffic control plans will be in place for construction of the new roundabout.
Farming company to conduct controlled agriculture burn Nov. 10 on Kauaʻi
The controlled burn will be near the Kaumakani makai area on Nov. 10, from 7 a.m. to noon, weather permitting,
