Kaua‘i News
Rat Lungworm Can Be Transmitted by Many More Than Just Slugs, Snails
New research shows that slugs and snails aren’t the only creatures that can transmit rat lungworm disease.
Late Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter Design Released
Designs for the late Edith Kanakaʻole quarter have been released.
Vote Now Hawaiʻi! UH-Mānoa Up For Top Esports Team
A University of Hawai’i program has been nominated as one of the best in North America and now it needs the public’s help to claim the crown.
UH Cancer Center Researcher Awarded $2.8M to Develop E-Cigarette Intervention For Rural Youth
A researcher at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center was awarded nearly $3 million to develop and evaluate school-based, culturally-grounded e-cigarette prevention intervention for youth who live in rural parts of the state.
Hilo-Bound Traveler Found with Suspected 2 Pounds of Meth in Carry-On at Daniel K. Inouye Airport
A 43-year-old woman was reportedly found with nearly two pounds of methamphetamine in her carry-on bag at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport while attempting to travel from Honolulu to Hilo this week.
Political Candidates Invited to Līhuʻe Senior Center
Candidates are encouraged to swing by the LĪhu‘e Senior Center on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to speak to seniors about their campaign efforts.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Leeward Sections of Kaua‘i
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the leeward areas of Kaua‘i County
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: Aug. 7 to Sept. 2
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Aug. 7 to Sept. 2.
Short Lane Closures Scheduled on Sections of Road by King Kaumualiʻi Elementary school
Sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from Aug. 29 to Sept. 9, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Team Continues Search for Endangered Birds in Kaua‘i Mountains
Five members of a bird rescue team packed up for 10-days at a field camp in a remote area of Kaua‘i to locate at least two of the critically endangered Hawaiian honeycreepers, the ‘akikiki.
Intermittent Closures Scheduled on Section of Kūhiō Highway for Paving Work
Intermittent closures of Kūhiō Highway (Route 560) are slated to occur at three bridges in Wainiha between Mile Marker 6.4 and 8.0, on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., for pavement preservation and surface treatment work.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Waikomo Road in Kōloa
The closures are necessary for road resurfacing work.
Flag Order Issued for Former Lawmaker
Gov. David Ige ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the State of Hawaiʻi from sunrise until sunset on Friday, Aug. 26.
Update: Planning Department Front Counter to Reopen Friday
Repairs to damages caused by an air conditioning unit leak were completed ahead of schedule.
Draft EA Published for Proposed Youth Center and Agricultural Training Project
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has published a draft Environmental Assessment for a proposed Youth Center and Agricultural Training site in Anahola.
Road Closures Scheduled in Kapaʻa Starting Next Week
Portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed starting Aug. 29 till Sept. 2 for various road and area improvements.
DOH Reports 4 New Monkeypox Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is reporting four additional cases of monkeypox, one of which was identified on the Big Island.
COVID Weekly Update: 2,219 New Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 2,219 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Aug. 24, bringing the statewide total to 337,737.
Urban And Community Forestry Grants Available
DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife invites applicants for the U.S. Forest Service’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant to support forest action plan priorities in urban and community forestry.
Planning Commission Hears Testimony Over Future of Coco Palms
Plans to redevelop the historic and culturally significant Wailua property have faced financial woes and adversity from local residents since Hurricane Iniki rendered the resort destitute in 1992.
