Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Marathon Draws Record Entries After 2-Year Hiatus
The course began in Po‘ipū with the ten-time winner and local road-racing all-star, Tyler McCandless who finished first overall in the half marathon at 1:06:10 – nearly thirty seconds earlier than two years prior, while Pedro Paulino Pais Abreu of Sunnyvale, CA completed the full course at 2:59:54.
Hawaiian Airlines Recognized in Anniversary of Mission to Evacuate Afghans Fleeing Taliban
Hawaiian Airlines employees this week were recognized with U.S. Air Force commemorative coins for their role in last year’s evacuation of thousands of Afghans fleeing the Taliban regime, the company announced Sept. 2.
Free Workforce Trainings Expanded to More Hawai‘i Residents
A University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges program that serves unemployed and underemployed residents was recently expanded to include those who are employed.
Critically Endangered ‘Akikiki Named Carrot Brought to Safety
A critically endangered ‘akikiki named Carrot, who has fathered at least two chicks, was rescued Saturday, Sept. 3, from a valley deep in the Alaka‘i Plateau on Kaua‘i and taken to safety at the Maui Bird Conservation Center.
Government Officials: Tweet Claiming Zuckerberg Trying to Extend Land into Ocean For Marina Is False
Rumors that a portion of Pila‘a Reef on Kaua‘i’s north shore is to be detonated to make room for a private marina were made public Sunday, Aug. 28. County and State officials declare them unfounded.
Kōloa Reycling Delayed on Sunday
Due to the closure of Po‘ipū Road during the Kaua‘i Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 4, services at the Kaua‘i Community Recycling Services (KCRS) HI5 Redemption Center in Kōloa will be delayed.
Man Arrested for Assaulting Officer at Honolulu Airport
On Friday about 4:15 p.m. Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport arrested 37-year-old Alan Badua after he allegedly assaulted a deputy sheriff, the Department of Public Safety stated in a news release Saturday.
Hawai‘i Joins Court Brief Attempting to Regulate ‘Ghost Guns’
Hawai‘i Attorney General Holly T. Shikada joined a group of 20 Attorneys General in filing a friend of the court brief supporting the federal government’s efforts to regulate “ghost guns,” the AG’s Office announced Friday, Sept. 2.
9/11 Service Day Planned at Kukui Grove
The Kaua‘i Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (Kaua‘i RSVP), sponsored by the County of Kaua‘i Agency on Elderly Affairs, invites the public to attend a special event on Friday, Sept. 9, to honor the heroes and sacrifices made on Sept. 11, 2001.
2 More Monkeypox Cases Reported
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is reporting two additional cases of monkeypox cases in Hawai‘i.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: Sept. 3-9
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Sept. 3-9.
Limited Travel Advised During Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon
The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, Sept. 4.
Lane closures Scheduled for Sections of Kapa‘a
Portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from Sept. 6-10 for clear and grubbing work, roadway excavation, and sidewalk construction.
Weekly Video Briefing: Kawakami Recognizes Berreman, Entire Team at District Health Office
More than two years ago, Kaua‘i County started video updates to communicate with residents and visitors about the rapid changes surrounding COVID-19 in the community.
Kaua‘i Film Office Unveils New Website, Logo
The online location where filmmakers find the limitless location and seamless production possibilities available on Kaua‘i recently got a face-lift.
DOH: New Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters Offer Enhanced Protection
The Hawai‘i Department of Health recommends the use of the first bivalent booster vaccines designed specifically to protect against original COVID-19 and the most common forms of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i.
Firefighters Extinguish Brush Fire in Moloa‘a
Kaua‘i firefighters responded to a brush fire Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 31, that broke out in Moloa‘a.
US Coral Reef Task Force Members Tour Hard-Hit Big Island Coral Ecosystem
Coral scientists, biologists and managers from throughout the nation who are in Hawai‘i for the 45th U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting got up close and personal Wednesday, Aug. 31, with coral colonies in waters of the Big Island’s Kealakekua Bay.
Lane Closures Rescheduled for Portions of Kalāheo
Portions of Kālaheo will now be closed Sept. 2-8, weekdays, weather permitting, to allow for necessary road resurfacing work.
Kaua‘i Bus Schedule Adjusted to Accommodate Upcoming Marathon, Half Marathon
The Kaua‘i Bus schedule will be adjusted to accommodate the Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon over the weekend.
