Kaua‘i News

A new virtual tour provided by the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife aims to counter online misinformation while also giving interested users a chance to learn about the King’s site in a manner that is safe, legal, and respectful.

The state Department of Transportation announced its weekly road and lane closures for April 16-22. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

The driver of a white Chevrolet pickup truck, traveling southbound, struck a blue Chevrolet pickup truck that was in the process of turning left at state mile marker 15. That collision caused the blue pickup to collide with a northbound Ford MPVH. Moreover, after the initial collision, the white pickup continued onto the shoulder striking an additional vehicle, a Chevrolet convertible. After the second collision, the driver of the white pickup proceeded to flee the scene.

The missing person recovered this morning has been identified as 39-year-old Shane Uzzel of Hudson, Florida, police reported. Previous statements erroneously shared that the subject was 28 years old.

Organized by Kanu Hawaii, Volunteer Week Hawai‘i 2022 that kicks off next week is aiming for unprecedented unity of kama‘aina and visitors alike as Hawai‘i emerges from the pandemic. More than 10,000 volunteers are anticipated to gather in support of hundreds of charities at more than 250 events held statewide.

The body of a visitor reported missing after diving into waters off Nawiliwili early this morning has been located.

No tsunami threat is imminent for Kaua‘i or Ni‘ihau after a pair of early morning earthquakes around Hawai‘i, the Emergency Management Agency stated Friday, April 15.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs recently announced it is making $14.9 million available for grants targeted at strengthening family, culture and land connections and increasing support in education, health housing and economic stability for Native Hawaiians.

Kaua‘i’s new COVID cases has increased slightly this week, but officials say they aren’t yet concerned as the numbers are still relatively low.

A new extinction study shows some species of the native Hawaiian honeycreepers could vanish in two years.

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that camping permit applications will not be available from May 2-8 due to system upgrades to the registration system.

A juvenile male Hawaiian monk seal is recovering at Hawaii Island’s Marine Mammal Center, Ke Kai Ola following surgery to remove an ingested hook.

Online registration for the 2022 Keiki and Junior Lifeguard programs will begin on May 2, Ocean Bureau Safety officials announced Thursday.

Reducing the regulatory burden on housing construction and other government regulations are keys to creating more affordable housing throughout the islands, according to the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization.

Construction work planned for next week will necessitate closures on portions of roadways in Kapa‘a.

The U.S. Army Recruiting Station, Kaua’i, is partnering with an island nonprofit to honor and celebrate teachers.

Exercising civic responsibilities is appreciated, but the state wants to make sure those who turn out for their candidates or issues along highways know the rules.

The state Department of Health reported 1,327 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 13, bringing the statewide total to 243,299

The Hawaiʻi State Senate voted on over 120 bills Tuesday, April 12, during third reading.

Small businesses interested in offering rental cars at the Līhuʻe Airport are encouraged to attend an upcoming online event.