Kaua‘i News
Halaulani Road resurfacing delayed until Nov. 16 due to inclement weather
The road resurfacing of Halaulani Road in Kalihiwai has been rescheduled to Nov. 16 to Nov. 23 on weekdays.
Do you want to work for Governor-elect Josh Green?
Governor-elect Josh Green today launched a website to begin taking applications for the Office of the Governor, Cabinet, and Boards and Commissions.
Study led by UH researchers finds no-fishing zones can help ʻahi, other large fish species recover
The recovery is good news for the environment and the global tuna fishing industry, which generates $40 billion in revenues each year and supports millions of jobs around the world.
Democrats sweep Hawaiʻi governorship, US Senate seat and two US House seats
Democrats sweep the top races in Hawaiʻi, with Josh Green winning the governorship, Brian Schatz being reelected to the US Senate and Ed Case and Jill Tokuda winning the two US House seats.
Kawakami re-elected as Mayor of Kaua’i
Voters on Kaua‘i overwhelming re-elected Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami with 75% of the vote.
Live 2022 Election Results: Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi state races
The first results of the 2022 General Election have been released, with Dem. Josh Green holding a big lead over Rep. Aiona Duke for Governor of Hawaiʻi.
Kauaʻi voters turnout on Election Day; ballots must be received by 7 p.m. to count
A steady stream of residents trickled into Kauaʻi’s only Voter Service Center at the Historic County Annex Building in Līhuʻe on Election Day, Nov. 8. It will stay open until 7 p.m., when ballots must be received to count.
Lane closure scheduled on Kūhiō Highway in Hanamā‘ulu
Two-way traffic will be maintained where possible.
It’s Election Day: Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. HST on Kauaʻi to count
On Kaua’i, registered voters can drop off their ballots at any of the nine ballot drop boxes located around the Garden Isle or at Kauaʻi’s only Voter Service Center at the Historic County Annex Building at 4386 Rice Street in Līhu‘e.
Ceci the cat brought back to life after being rescued from a Big Island house fire
A firefighting recruit used a pediatric mask to provide the cat with oxygen.
30th anniversary of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary celebrates 30 years in November with Ho‘i Koholā, “welcome back whales” month.
Kaua‘i police seek public’s help locating 53-year-old man wanted for rape on mainland
David M. Cataldo, who is wanted for rape in Massachusetts, was last known to be on Kaua‘i and is believed to still be on the island, according to police.
State seeking new sheriff recruits on all major Hawaiian islands
Interested people should apply by Nov. 25 on the Department of Human Resources and Development website.
Hawai’i to receive $182,000 in Experian and T-Mobile settlements for data breaches
The settlement also requires Experian to offer 5 years of free credit monitoring services to affected consumers, and two free copies of their credit reports annually during that timeframe.
Hawaiian Telcom targeting reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030
The target is in alignment with the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5-degrees Celsius to reduce the risks and effects of climate change.
University of Hawaiʻi offering two new nursing educator programs
The university is offering a masterʻs of science in nursing education and leadership and a graduate certificate in nursing education.
Kaua’i lane closures for Nov. 7-11
On Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day, no roadwork is scheduled and the Kūhiō Highway Southbound Contraflow will not operate.
Drug overdoses and deadly fentanyl claiming young lives on Big Island
In the past two months on the Big Island, a teenager has died from a drug overdose and a teenager and a young adult have died of suspected drug overdoses, police said.
Firefighters extinguish small brush fire at golf course in Līhuʻe
No injuries were reported and no structures were threatened by the small brush fire at Puakea Golf Course.
Kauaʻi community group trying to buy Coco Palms from Utah owners planning 350-room hotel
I Ola Wailuanui has launched a grassroots fundraising campaign to purchase the derelict resort, which last sold at a foreclosure auction for $22 million in 2021.
