Kaua‘i News
Anahola Man Faces Negligent Homicide Charge in Connection to Fatal Crash on Good Friday
An Anahola man is facing numerous charges, including negligent homicide, following a car crash last week that left one person dead.
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia Making Good Headway Toward Tahiti
The crews of voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia and making strides on their way to Tahiti.
Equipment Issues Cause Postponement of Work on Waimea Swinging Bridge
A portion of Menehune Road was previously scheduled to be closed this week for construction work.
Kōloa Man Charged with Attempted Murder
A Kōloa man is facing attempted murder and assault charges following a domestic incident last week.
DOH Reminds 45 to 75-Year-Olds ‘Now is the Time’ to Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is reminding individuals between the ages of 45 and 75 that “now is the time” to get screened for colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer.
COVID Weekly Update: 1,736 New Infections Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 1,736 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 20, bringing the statewide total to 245,035.
Birth of Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup Captured on Camera
The birth of a Hawaiian monk seal pup at a North Shore beach on Oʻahu was caught on camera last week.
County to Host First Youth Climate Summit May 7
Registration is now open for the County of Kaua‘i’s first ever Youth Climate Summit on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center in Līhu‘e.
Emergency Road Work Scheduled Near Hanalei
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has narrowed lanes on Kūhiō Highway (Route 560) between the Hanalei Bridge and Hanalei Town in the vicinity of mile marker 1.6 in preparation for upcoming emergency paving work.
Lane Closures on ‘Akuli Street, Hanamāʻulu Road April 25 to May 6
The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., announced that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from April 25 to May 6, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
‘Flash’ Star Arrested Again on Big Island
Ezra Miller, known for playing “The Flash,” was arrested again on Hawai‘i, according to police.
You Are Now Free to Fly Maskless: Here’s What Airlines Are Doing in Wake of Ruling
Monday’s ruling by a federal judge against the Biden administration’s mask mandate quickly and dramatically reshaped U.S. air travel, as a number of carriers said face coverings are now optional for travelers aboard their aircraft.
Join Hōkūleʻa, Hikanalia on Virtual Voyage to Tahiti
The crews of Hōkūleʻa and her sister canoe Hikanalia on their way to Tahiti and those at home can now follow their voyage virtually.
Visitor Dies in Apparent Drowning
Mack Lewis, a 50-year-old visitor from California, died of an apparent drowning on Monday afternoon while snorkeling in waters off Poʿipū Beach.
2 Doctors Retire After Combined 100 Years of Caring For Garden Isle Families
Wilcox Health is celebrating two doctors who provided a combined 100 years of health care for Garden Isle families have retired.
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia Depart Hilo on Voyage to Tahiti
After several delays, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are finally on their way to Tahiti.
Council Weighs Employee Raises to Some Workers
The council is weighing adopting Bill 2850 for an ordinance that would approve a collective bargaining agreement with Unit 1 employees that would increase their compensations in various ways.
TSA: No More Mask Requirement on Planes, Public Transportation
The Transportation Security Administration is no longer enforcing the federal government’s mask mandate for travel after a federal judge in Florida struck down the CDC’s directive.
Lane Closures Scheduled in Waimea
Portions of Maile Road, Ape Place, and Ula Place in Waimea will be closed for one-lane closures on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled in Wainiha
The Department of Water announces an emergency water service shutdown for Anahulu Road, Ala Eke Road and a portion of Kūhi‘ō Highway in Wainiha to begin at 1 p.m., this afternoon.
