Kaua‘i News
Survey Available Friday Aims to Improve Hawai‘i’s Healthcare, Accessibility
Help improve Hawai‘i’s healthcare systems, and have a chance to earn $100 gas card in the process.
Domestic Violence Action Center to Receive Federal Funds For Immigrant Program
A Hawai‘i nonprofit that provides legal information and representation to victims of domestic violence will receive nearly $400,000 in federal funding to support a program it provides to help immigrants.
Green Waste Open Again at Līhu‘e Transfer Station
The county announced late Thursday morning, March 31, that the green waste facility has reopened.
Visitor Numbers Continue Creeping Toward Record 2019 Levels
An increase in a number of key statistics in the latest visitor’s report indicates that Hawai‘i continues its trajectory toward a full tourism rebound.
Late Edith Kanakaʻole Among 5 Women to be Recognized on the 2023 U.S. Quarter
A Hawaiian cultural icon will be among five women honored on the U.S. quarter next year.
Various Lane, Road Closures Scheduled in Kapaʻa
Various lane and road closures are scheduled to start next week in Kapaʻa.
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami Officially Files for Reelection
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami today filed his election papers, making his intention to run for re-election official.
Monthly Siren System Test Scheduled for April
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Friday, April 1.
KPD Seeks Public Help Identifying Theft Suspect
The Kauaʿi Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who was seen stealing approximately $2,000 worth of Milwaukee and other brand equipment at Home Depot.
Weekly COVID Update: 1,187 New Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 1,187 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, March 30, bringing the statewide total to 240,778.
Bad Weather Reported at Time of Fatal Plane Crash in Kokeʻe
Investigators attributed bad weather as the cause of a plane crash along the Na Pali coast that killed two people.
DOH: 2nd Booster Shot Recommended
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is adopting the most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding COVID-19 booster shots.
PVS Delays Departure of Tahiti-Bound Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Due to Weather
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia’s departure to Hilo before setting sail for French Polynesia has been rescheduled to Monday, April 4, 2022, at the earliest.
Kalāheo Roads to Close For Projects Beginning Next Week
Portions of Kalāheo will be closed April 4-11, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for road projects, the Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders announced.
Shark Sighting Reported at Hanalei Bay
Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise no swimming at Hanalei Bay until further notice due to a shark sighting.
Kīlauea Resident’s New Business Looks to Make Mark on Women’s Athletic Apparel
A Kīlauea native returned to Kaua‘i has launched her own business on the Garden Isle.
Pothole Work Scheduled in Kapa‘a Thursday
Pothole work for Olohena, Kawaihau, Ka‘apuni, and Kamalu roads in Kapa‘a will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Department of Public Works announced.
Federal Detention Center Detainee Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers
A detainee at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu pleaded guilty in federal court to assaulting an officer, which resulted in bodily injury.
Experts Report Rise in Successful Humpback Disentanglements During Whale Watching Season
Researchers are transitioning from data collection to analysis as the whale watching season winds down.
Officials Keeping Eye on Omicron BA-2 Variant Detected in Hawai‘i Wastewater
Health Director Janet Berreman said there are a few things to keep an eye on. The FDA is considering recommending a second booster shot, although it hasn’t done so yet. Also, the Omicron BA-2 variant has been detected in wastewater in Hawai‘i, but any impacts of that on hospital stays or infections isn’t known.
