Kaua‘i News
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled for Anini Road on June 6
The Department of Water announced it will implement a two-hour water service shutdown to conduct leak investigations on Anini Road Monday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
DOH Identifies 1 Probable Case of Monkeypox on Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified one probable case of monkeypox in a Hawaiʻi resident.
Upcoming County Workshop Aims to Help Kūpuna With Diabetes
The Agency on Elderly Affairs is accepting registrations for its upcoming Diabetes Self-Management Workshop series and invites kūpuna aged 60 years and older to apply.
Case Counts up for 10th Week in a Row
Officials urged elderly, young and vulnerable residents to exercise precaution against the virus, practices familiar with everyone now that the pandemic is well into its second year.
Agency on Elderly Affairs Needs Assessment Surveys Out
The State Executive Office on Aging has developed two separate surveys to assess the needs of Hawai‘i older adults and/or persons with disabilities, and Hawai‘i’s caregivers. The first survey, “Aging in Hawai‘i,” looks at issues faced by our kupuna, and tomorrow’s older adults. The second survey looks at issues faced by Hawai‘i’s caregivers.
38th Annual Hawaiʻi Kūpuna Hula Festival Canceled
The 38th Annual Hawaiʻi Kūpuna Hula Festival on the Big Island has been canceled due to a lack of hālau being able to participate.
Lanes to Close on ‘Akuli Street, Hanamāʻulu Road June 6-17
Sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from June 6-17, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., announced.
Tragic Texas School Shooting Sends Shockwaves Through Kaua‘i Community
Some Kaua‘i educators express concern over what they say is a frightening reality to potentially act on required active shooter training as the country is yet again gripped by the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left several children dead.
Lane Closures Scheduled for portions of Pa‘anau Road
Portions of a roadway in Kōloa will be closed beginning next week for construction work.
Multiple Ocean Rescues Tuesday in Po‘ipū; High Surf Advisory in Effect
High surf conditions led to first responders conducting multiple ocean rescues earlier this week in Po‘ipū, and a high surf advisory remains in effect for south-facing shores.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Sections of Kapa‘a
Construction work will require lane closure next week for some roadways in Kapa‘a.
Weekly COVID Update: Over 8,100 New Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 8,125 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 1, bringing the statewide total to 282,619.
NWS: Surf Advisory Upgraded to Warning
The current high surf advisory throughout the state was upgraded to a high surf warning through Wednesday at noon.
Hurricane Season Starts This Week; Be Prepared
The hurricane season in the Central Pacific, which includes Hawai‘i, starts Wednesday, June 1, and runs through Nov. 30. The county encourages island residents to be prepared.
Bill That Would Limit Future Governors’ Emergency Powers Hits Ige’s Desk
A bill that would limit a Hawai‘i governor’s emergency powers after 60 days has reached Gov. David Ige’s desk for signature.
High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores Statewide
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for south-facing shores throughout the Hawaiian Islands that is expected to build throughout the day Tuesday as a large, long-period south swell arrives.
Kauaʻi Resident Among 2022 Graduating Class at UH School of Medicine
A Kauaʻi resident was among the 69 students who graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine this year.
UH Cancer Center Studies Ways to Reduce Abdominal Fat to Lower Cancer Risk
University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center researchers for The Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Study II, Loïc Le Marchand and Carol Boushey, are seeking participants on O’ahu to help answer a question that has an impact on everyone.
OHA’s ‘Mana i Mauli Ola’ Short Film Wins Telly Award
A short film produced by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has won a prestigious award.
Dive In to an ‘Ocean of Possibilities’ This Summer
The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System invites everyone to dive in to an “Ocean of Possibilities” through its 2022 Summer Reading Challenge.
