Kaua‘i News
Visitor Dies of Apparent Drowning in Waters Off Wainiha Bay
The Kaua‘i Police Department reports that a visitor from the mainland died of an apparent drowning during the weekend.
Affordable Connectivity Program Building Digital Equity by Offering Discount on Internet Service Bills
A program funded by federal dollars is helping island residents get connected.
Portions of Po‘ipū Road to Close Next Week
Portions of Po‘ipū Road near Kōloa Elementary School will be closed from Aug. 15-31, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for various improvements.
Keiki Bike And Skateboard Safety Day Returns to Wilcox Medical Center
After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Keiki Bike and Skateboard Safety Day returns this month to Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe.
Salvation Army ARC Schedules August Donation Event
The Salvation Army is giving residents, businesses and other organizations another chance to donate unneeded items for reuse.
5th Circuit Seeks Applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel
The 5th Circuit Court is seeking applicants for independent grand jury counsel.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Sections of Kapa‘a
The county is notifying the public about several lane closures scheduled this week in Kapa‘a.
UH-Hilo Center Helps Re-Establish Endangered Maunakea Silversword
A University of Hawai‘i at Hilo center tasked with the stewardship of Maunakea on the Big Island is partnering with the state to aid recovery of a highly endangered plant on the mountain.
AARP Hawai`i Events Goes Inside the Mind of Cyber Conman Brett Johnson
Johnson’s Aug. 20 O‘ahu presentation will be simulcast on the AARP Hawaii Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Watch: Monk Seal Protection Going Smoothly
The Hawaiian monk seal Rocky and her pup spent most of this morning in the water. By late morning they’d moved back onto Kaimana Beach to rest, prompting volunteers from Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR) to again change-up their cordon, with ropes and signs to keep people back.
Flag Order Issued for Late SC Judge
As a mark of respect for the late former Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald Moon, Gov. David Ige on Friday ordered that the flags of the United States and State of Hawai‘i shall be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard, from sunrise to sunset on Monday, Aug. 8.
Portion of Olohena Road in Wailua to Close Aug. 8, 10, 11
The Department of Public Works announces that a portion of Olohena Road near Olohena Bridge No. 2 will be closed on Aug. 8, Aug. 10, and Aug. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting.
Weekly Road Closures: Aug. 6-12
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for Aug. 6-12.
1 Kaua‘i Educator Among Finalists for State Teacher of the Year
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education on Friday, Aug. 5, named 15 complex area teachers of the year and one charter school teacher of the year as finalists for the 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year recognition.
Portion of Weke Road in Hanalei to Close Aug. 9
The Department of Public Works announced that a portion of Weke Road in Hanalei near Hanalei Black Pot Beach Park will be closed on Aug. 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lane Closure on Maluhia Road Planned Aug. 11
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation notifies the traveling public that the left turn from Maluhia Road onto Kaumualiʻi Highway (Route 50) will be closed starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11.
2 Road Project Schedules Adjust
Due to a material shortage with the contractor, road resurfacing work on Papalina Road scheduled from Aug. 8-11 will be moved to a later date, the county announced on Thursday, Aug. 4. The public will be informed in future updates.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Poʻipū Road Aug. 9-12
The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders announced that portions of Poʻipū will be closed Aug. 9-12, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Bank of Hawai‘i Employees Select 237 Nonprofits to Receive $218,750
Bank of Hawai‘i contributed $218,750 to 237 nonprofits selected by its employees across Hawai‘i and the West Pacific region, the bank announced Friday, Aug. 5.
Weekly County Briefing: Kōloa Plantation Days, Visitors From Japan And More
This week’s county video briefing includes information about several items, such as Kōloa Plantation Days, voting in the 2022 primary election and visitors from Japan.
