Kaua‘i News
HSTA Board Approves Mahi as Executive Director
The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association’s Board of Directors on Saturday, May 14 approved hiring veteran Hawaii teacher, administrator, union and student advocate Ann Mahi as the HSTA’s next executive director.
Hawai‘i Set to Receive Federal Dollars to Help Save Hawaiian Honeycreepers from Extinction
Federal dollars are headed to Hawai‘i to help address the extinction crisis facing at least four species of native Hawaiian birds.
Project Hōkūlani Offers Free College Prep For High School Students
High school students have an opportunity to build their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while getting some help preparing for college through a program offered by the University of Hawai’i.
Free Training For High-Demand Jobs Available at UH Community Colleges
University of Hawai‘i community colleges are offering a way for island residents to gain valuable training for jobs in several sectors — for free — this summer.
Police Searching for Escaped O‘ahu Inmate
State Sheriffs and Honolulu Police are searching for one inmate who escaped from the Waiawa Correctional Facility Saturday evening on O‘ahu.
Bill Awaiting Ige’s Signature Would Increase Jail Time For Car Theft
Gov. David Ige is considering signing House Bill No. 1486, HD2, SD1 into law, which would increase the penalty for felony theft of motor vehicles and motorcycles from a maximum five-year prison term to a maximum 10-year prison term.
Lane Closures Scheduled in Kapaʻa
Portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from May 16-20 for clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation and sidewalk construction.
Weekly Lane Closures: May 14-20
The state Department of Transportation announced its weekly road and lane closures for the week of May 14-20. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Fire Department Graduates 31st Recruit Class
The Kaua‘i Fire Department held a special ceremony Friday, welcoming 11 new firefighters at the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Mo‘ikeha courtyard.
Per Tradition, Rodeo Kicks off Kōloa Plantation Days Festival
For 21 years, the Paniolo Heritage Rodeo at CJM Country Stables in Po‘ipū, has opened the Kōloa Plantation Days Festival in July.
Update: 7 Fires Reported on Maui, No Injuries
Maui Fire Department confirmed that the seven fire calls today between a 90-minute time span in Central Maui are suspicious in nature and under investigation, Mauai News Now reported.
Missing Lāwaʿi Man Found Dead in Kōke‘e
A Lāwaʿi man reported missing on Sunday in the trails off Miloli’i Ridge Road in Kōke‘e State Park, was found dead Thursday afternoon at Ku‘Ia Natural Reserve area in Kōke‘e State Park.
Competition Seeks Young Women Filmmakers Interested in Climate Change, Coastal Resilience
Young women filmmakers in Hawai‘i with an interest in climate change and coastal resilience are invited to submit short films as part of a statewide contest.
Firefighters Battle Multiple Brush Fires in Central Maui
Unconfirmed reports to Maui Now are saying fire crews are battling at least a half-dozen different brush fires of varying sizes in Central Maui.
2 Big Island Observatories Help Produce First Image of Black Hole at Center of The Milky Way
The world now has an image of the giant occupying the darkness at the center of the Milky Way thanks to a collaborative effort among more than 300 researchers from 80 institutes from around the globe, including 11 observatories, two of which are on the Big Island.
Search Suspended For Missing Lāwa‘i Man
Efforts by authorities to find a missing Lāwa‘i man have concluded.
Weekly Briefing: COVID Cases Continue to Increase
COVID case counts on Kaua‘i continued increasing during the past week and now are the highest in the state, based on population, according to the county’s weekly video briefing.
Lane Closure at Kōloa Road in Lāwa‘i Scheduled May 23-27
A closure at the turn lane off Kōloa Road onto Kaumuali‘i Highway is scheduled from May 23-27 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC. announced.
Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff for 1 Million American Lives Claimed by COVID-19
At the direction of the President of the United States, and on behalf of Gov. David Ige, Acting Gov. Josh Green ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect and remembrance of the 1 million Americans who have died of COVID-19.
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive Goes Virtual
The U.S. Postal Service’s food drive in Hawai‘i, “Stamp Out Hunger,” is going virtual.
