Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Bus Route Changes, Road Closures Set for Visitor Industry Charity Walk Aug. 20
The Kaua‘i Bus is announcing bus route changes for Saturday, Aug. 20, due to the Visitor Industry Charity Walk in Līhu‘e.
Weekly Briefing: 3 Residents Die From COVID on Garden Isle
Three Kaua’i residents died this week due to COVID, the county announced Thursday, Aug. 18, during its weekly info briefing.
Lane Closures Set for Sections of Kapa‘a Aug. 22-26
The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., announced that portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from Aug. 22 to Aug. 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Firefighters Douse 8-Acre Bushfire in Anahola
Kaua‘i firefighters extinguished an 8-acre brush fire that broke out in Anahola on Wednesday, Aug. 17.
DOH Reports 2 Additional Monkeypox Cases in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported two additional cases of monkeypox on Thursday, Aug. 18.
State AG Reaches $450M Settlement With Opioid Maker Endo
Hawai‘i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada has reached an agreement in principle with opioid maker Endo International plc and its lenders that would provide up to $450 million to participating states and local governments, ban promotion of Endo’s opioids, and require Endo to turn over millions of documents related to its role in the opioid crisis for publication in a public online archive.
DLIR Announces Free Virtual Job Summit H.U.B. Workshops
The Hawai‘i Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) on Wednesday, Aug. 17 announced a three-day series of workshops to assist job seekers during this dynamic period in the local labor market as it continues to evolve due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Portion of Maluhia Road to Close for Annual County Cleanup
Maluhia Road, from Kaumuali‘i Highway to Ala Kino‘iki junction this Friday, Aug. 19, to allow the County Roads Division to conduct its annual cleanup of Maluhia Road.
All Dogs Found Let Loose Following Break-In at Kaua‘i Humane Society
Kaua‘i Humane Society is seeking donations after all dogs were let loose after a break-in at the shelter over the weekend.
Weekly COVID Update: DOH Reports 2,600 New Cases Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 2,696 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Aug. 17, bringing the statewide total to 335,518.
Skunk Found in Trap at Wildlife Sanctuary on Maui
A skunk was found in a trap by personnel from the Department of Land and Natural Resources in the Kanahā Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary on Maui Monday, Aug. 15.
Federal Grant Lands Big Island New Electric Buses
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced Tuesday, Aug. 16 that 21 alternative energy and low-emission buses will be deployed across the state thanks to the “Buses and Bus Facilities” and “Low or No Emission” grants under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Kōke‘e Brush Fire Scorches 2 Acres
No injuries were reported following a 2-acre brush fire that broke out on Monday in Kōke‘e.
No Changes to General Election Ballot Following Recount of Kaua‘i County Council Race
A recount of votes cast for the Kaua‘i County Council race was conducted on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, according to state statutes.
Zuckerberg, Chan Donate $1.8M to WMC
Wilcox Medical Center is embarking on a project to upgrade and advance one of its two computed tomography (CT) machines made possible, in large part, to the generosity of Dr. Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg. The couple donated $1.8 million to help the medical center reach its $4 million goal to fund the project.
Anahola Sports Complex Focus of Hawaiian Homestead Board Meeting
With project scoping and renderings near complete, and just under $1.1M raised in funding for planning, pre-development, and homestead visioning, AHHA submitted a formal land request to DHHL to site the project.
Hanalei Transfer Station Now Open
The Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station is now open, the county reported shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Fellowship Announced for State’s Kaulunani Urban Forestry Program
Are you a college student or recent graduate interested in exploring the role of trees in our communities? The Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program invites applicants for its Tree Canopy Viewer Fellowship program.
VP Kamala Harris Arrives on Kaua‘i for Vacation, HNN Reports
Vice President Kamala Harris is making an unannounced trip to Kaua‘i, Hawaii News Now reported this afternoon.
