Kaua‘i News
Local laboratories and state health department partner to expand testing for curable hepatitis C
Healthcare providers are being urged to order the “reflex” option when screening for hepatitis C, to ensure more accurate and timely diagnoses.
Grants available for community groups and nonprofits
The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Life’s Choices Kauaʻi Program is offering grant-in-aid for community groups and nonprofit organizations.
Labor Department found Kaua’i restaurant worked minors in violation of federal law
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found Tahiti Nui Enterprises allowed eight underage employees to work beyond the hours permitted by federal law and denied overtime pay to 18 workers.
Kauaʻi Police Activities League accepting registrations for free keiki boxing program
The free boxing program in Kapa’a and Hanapēpē is for children in grades 1-12.
Jacks and barracuda help control invasive species in Hawaiian fishpond on Oʻahu
Traditional fishponds, called loko iʻa, were once common across coastal areas of the Hawaiian Islands and provided a sustainable source of food.
Kauaʻi County launches online road resurfacing and bridge status map
The mp enables the public to easily track the location of past, current and upcoming road projects on Kaua’i.
COVID weekly update: 66 new infections reported on Garden Isle
The state Department of Health reported 2,211 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Oct. 19, bringing the statewide total to 360,490.
0nline auction underway to benefit Buddhist temples on Kauaʻi
Lawai International Center is holding a benefit online auction with stunning art pieces provided by Kaua’i artists, dining certificates, unique activities and gift items.
High surf advisory issued for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
A high surf advisory has been issued for north-facing shores of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i through Thursday afternoon.
Portion of Kūhiō Highway to reduce speed limit in Kīlauea
Starting Oct. 25, the speed limit on Kūhiō Highway between the intersections of Pili and Kalihiwai Roads in Kīlauea will drop to 35 mph.
Ballots being mailed to Kaua’i voters; not too late to register to vote for Nov. 8 election
The Kaua’i County Elections Division will begin mailing ballots to registered Hawai’i Island voters for the general election on Oct. 19, and voters should receive them between Oct. 21 and 26.
Kauaʻi Mayor signs proactive law that regulates development in areas prone to sea level rise
Kaua‘i becomes one of the first counties in the nation to enact proactive development regulations based on sea level rise scientific modeling projections.
New program to teach keiki about sugarcane in Kōloa
A new educational keiki program will be launched at Kōloa Landing Resort next month.
Great Hawaiʻi ShakeOut on Oct. 20 for earthquake preparedness
A 5.0 temblor last week near Pāhala on the Big Island was a reminder that people should know what to do in an earthquake and to be prepared for tsunami hazards.
Two Kaua’i residents among winners of 2022 Timeshare with Aloha Awards
From a pool of 42 nominations, winners for the ARDA-Hawaiʻi’s 2022 Timeshare with Aloha Awards were chosen in nine award categories with two honorees from Kauaʻi.
High surf advisory issued for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A high surf advisory was issued for north- and west-facing shores of Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i till 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Free COVID-19 tests available at Kauaʻi County neighborhood centers Oct. 19-21
The County of Kaua’i will distribute free COVID-19 home test kits at County neighborhood centers from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21.
Worst-case scenario: Research finds 50% of world’s coral reefs face death by 2035
By 2055, it is projected almost all of the world’s coral reefs, or 99%, will face unsuitable environmental conditions.
Kauaʻi Sea Farm cultivating loli for export and fishpond restoration with NOAA funding
The Kaua‘i Sea Farm in Kalāheo has partnered with the O‘ahu nonprofit Pacific American Foundation to cultivate loli as a high-value export product and restore fish ponds through a project funded by NOAA.
Firefighters respond to structure fire in Waipouli
No injuries were reported following a fire Friday at a Waipouli condominium complex.
