Kaua‘i News
Firefighters Extinguish Brush Fire in Kōke‘e Wednesday
Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters extinguished a brush fire that broke out on Kōke‘e Road on Wednesday.
DOH Reports Monkeypox Case in Maui County
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified one additional case of monkeypox, the office stated on Thursday, Aug. 4.
Emergency Water Service Shutdown For Portions of Līhuʻe Because of Mainline Break
The county is notifying the public that an emergency water service shutdown is in effect for portions of Līhuʻe.
50-Yard Perimeter Set Around Hawaiian Monk Seal and Pup on O‘ahu Beach
The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement has enforced a 50-yard cordon, or perimeter, around Hawaiian monk seal Rocky and her pup at Kaimana Beach on O‘ahu as of Thursday morning.
USPS Debuts Online ‘Talk-Story’ Hawai‘i Job Fairs
The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new way for island residents to learn about its job opportunities.
KPD Arrests Four in Connection With Jewelry Scam, Reminds Public to Stay Vigilant
The public is reminded to exercise caution if someone approaches them attempting to sell jewelry.
Hanalei Beach Parking Lots to Be Closed
The county is notifying the public that several county parking lots will be closed for a short time this week.
Flags Ordered at Half-Staff in Respect For US Congresswoman
Gov. David Ige, at the direction of President Joe Biden, has ordered the U.S. and state flags at the state Capitol in Honolulu, all state offices and agencies and the Hawai‘i National Guard to be flown at half-staff immediately in respect for of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana.
Weekly COVID Update: Reported Cases Decline Over Past 2 Weeks Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 3,689 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Aug. 3, bringing the statewide total to 329,633.
Applicants Sought for 5th Circuit Court’s Independent Grand Jury Counsel
The 5th Circuit Court is seeking applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel. The compensation for independent counsel shall be as provided by law.
KPD Warns of Counterfeit Jewelry Scam on Kaua’i
Authorities are warning the public of a recent scam involving the selling of counterfeit jewelry.
Police Commission Discuss Standards of Conduct, Retention Issues
Testimony from within the department highlighted the need to address the well-being of those in and out of uniform.
86,000 Pounds of Ghost Nets Removed from Single Hawaiian Reef
A team from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project, PMDP, a Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit organization, returned to Honolulu on Saturday aboard the 185-foot ship M/V Imua with 97,295 pounds of marine debris removed from reefs and beaches of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Red Flag Warning Over, But Dry Conditions Likely to Persist
Leeward portions of the state, including on Kaua‘i, remained under a red flag warning through most of Monday, Aug. 1, as fire weather conditions persisted. According to a hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the islands will probably continue to see drier weather through the rest of summer and into fall.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool to Close for Renovations Until May 2023
The Kapa‘a Swimming Pool will be closed to the public starting Aug. 13 for renovations, the The Department of Parks and Recreation stated Monday, Aug. 1.
Polihale to Reopen to Overnight Camping
Polihale State Park will reopen overnight camping beginning Aug. 14, 2022.
Office of Economic Development Accepting Innovation Grant Proposals
Applications are now being accepted for a grant program that supports innovation on Kaua‘i.
Voter Service Center Now Open for Primary Season
The Voter Service Center for the 2022 Primary Election opened at 8 a.m. today, Aug. 1, in the basement of the Historic County Annex Building in Līhu‘e.
Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i Celebrates 40 Years of Granting Wishes
Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i is marking 40 years of granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, and to celebrate the significant milestone, the organization will host free anniversary events every Saturday in August throughout the state, including on the Big Island.
Red Flag Warning Extended, Wind Advisory Canceled
The red flag warning in effect for Kaua‘i has been extended until 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1. However, the National Weather Service in Honolulu has canceled the wind advisory that was previously in effect, according to the county.
