Kaua‘i News
Lane Closures Planned Near King Kaumuali’i Elementary School March 14-18
The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC. announced that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from March 14-18, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
$6.6M in Projects Headed to Rural Areas, Neighbor Islands
Congressman Kaialiʻi Kahele announced today that $6,686,000 in Community Funded Projects will be headed to Hawaiʻi’s second congressional district.
6 New COVID Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced six new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, March 10.
Leak Detection Toilet Tablets, Kits Offered During ‘Fix a Leak Week’
Need help determining if your toilet is leaking? The county Department of Water can help.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Mahea Street
Road resurfacing work will require lane closures on portions of Mahea Street in ‘Ele‘ele next week.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Kaneka Street
Manhole repair and adjustment work along portions of Kaneka Street in Līhu‘e will require lane closures next week.
23 New Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 9.
DOH Expands Birth, Marriage Certificate Printing to Kauaʻi
Residents of Kaua‘i can now have certain vital records printed on island.
Search Suspended For Missing New Jersey Man
The search for a man from New Jersey who went missing Saturday, March 5, in waters off Lumaha‘i has been suspended.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Mailihuna Road
Sidewalk construction and other work will require periodic one-lane closures on portions of Mailihuna Road next week.
154 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 154 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 237,672.
ʻEleʻele Pedestrian Overpass on Kaumualiʻi Highway Now Open
The Hawaii Department of Transportation stated Tuesday afternoon that the ʻEleʻele Pedestrian Overpass on Kaumualiʻi Highway (Route 50), just past its intersection with ʻEleʻele Road and Waialo Road, is now open to the public.
Register Now For Boys And Girls Basketball
The county Parks and Recreation Department is offering a chance for keiki to get on the basketball court.
Update: Missing Kīlauea Swimmer ID’d
The Kaua‘i Police Department has identified the swimmer as Huy Nguyen of Kīlauea.
KCC Sees Record Graduation Rates in 2020-21 Despite Challenges of Pandemic
Amid a global viral outbreak that was still gaining momentum, forcing educational institutions across the board to adapt and change how they delivered instruction, Kaua‘i Community College in Līhuʻe was not only able to provide what its students needed to succeed, it went above and beyond.
Search Suspended for Missing Lumaha’i Beach Swimmer
The Coast Guard stated Tuesday afternoon that it suspended the active search for a missing swimmer off Lumaha’i Beach.
Ige Issues Second Emergency Proclamation For Kauaʻi Landslide
The state will continue to help those residents affected by the landslide in Waimea earlier this year.
State: Northwestern tip of Kaua‘i in Severe Drought
The dry rainy season is starting to take its toll, with continuously monitored streamflow stations throughout the state flowing at record low rates. Some are even approaching the lowest flows ever recorded, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Coast Guard Assists in Search of Missing Surfer Off Kauaʻi
The Coast Guard, Navy and Kauaʻi first responders are searching for a missing 41-year-old male surfer off Rock Quarry Beach, Tuesday, March 8.
