Kaua‘i News
3-Car Crash on Kaumuali‘i Highway Leaves 1 in Critical Condition
An 80-year-old man is in critical condition following a three-car crash on Kaumuali‘i Highway in Kōloa Wednesday afternoon.
Registration Now Open For 21st Annual Native Hawaiian Convention
Registration is now open for the the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement’s 21st annual Native Hawaiian Convention.
Outlook Is For 2-4 Tropical Cyclones During 2022 Hurricane Season
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Hurricane Iniki making landfall on Kaua‘i as a major hurricane, devastating the Garden Isle. And while the outlook for the 2022 hurricane season in the Central Pacific, which begins June 1, is for below average tropical cyclone activity, officials warn it only takes one hurricane or tropical storm to cause a tremendous amount of damage.
Flood Watch Extended for Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu extended the watch through Thursday afternoon.
UH: Mystery of Seafloor Metamorphosis Unlocked
A recently published study that was led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa researchers has revealed the mysteries of metamorphosis on the seafloor.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Sections of Kapa‘a
Construction work will require the closure of portions of three roadways next week in Kapa‘a
Weekly COVID Update: Over 7K New Cases Confirmed Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 7,149 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, May 18, bringing the statewide total to 265,571.
Green Waste Closed at Kapa‘a Transfer Station Due to Weather Conditions
Weather conditions force temporary closure of green waste at the Kapa‘a Transfer Station.
Lane Closures Planned For ‘Akuli Street, Hanamāʻulu Road Near King Kaumualiʻi Elementary
Work to improve pedestrian access to King Kaumualiʻi Elementary School in Hanamāʻulu will require lane closures on sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road.
Former Kaua‘i Police Department Employee Indicted For Felony Theft
A former employee of the Kaua‘i Police Department has been indicted for fraud and theft by a Kaua‘i County grand jury.
Tropic Care Health Outreach Returns June 23
Tropic Care will return to Kauaʻi on June 13 and will operate at several sites through June 20. The eight-day event will provide no-cost health care services to the community, including physical exams, eye exams, dental exams, fillings, and extractions.
HSTA Board Approves Mahi as Executive Director
The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association’s Board of Directors on Saturday, May 14 approved hiring veteran Hawaii teacher, administrator, union and student advocate Ann Mahi as the HSTA’s next executive director.
Hawai‘i Set to Receive Federal Dollars to Help Save Hawaiian Honeycreepers from Extinction
Federal dollars are headed to Hawai‘i to help address the extinction crisis facing at least four species of native Hawaiian birds.
Project Hōkūlani Offers Free College Prep For High School Students
High school students have an opportunity to build their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while getting some help preparing for college through a program offered by the University of Hawai’i.
Free Training For High-Demand Jobs Available at UH Community Colleges
University of Hawai‘i community colleges are offering a way for island residents to gain valuable training for jobs in several sectors — for free — this summer.
Police Searching for Escaped O‘ahu Inmate
State Sheriffs and Honolulu Police are searching for one inmate who escaped from the Waiawa Correctional Facility Saturday evening on O‘ahu.
Bill Awaiting Ige’s Signature Would Increase Jail Time For Car Theft
Gov. David Ige is considering signing House Bill No. 1486, HD2, SD1 into law, which would increase the penalty for felony theft of motor vehicles and motorcycles from a maximum five-year prison term to a maximum 10-year prison term.
Lane Closures Scheduled in Kapaʻa
Portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from May 16-20 for clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation and sidewalk construction.
Weekly Lane Closures: May 14-20
The state Department of Transportation announced its weekly road and lane closures for the week of May 14-20. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
Fire Department Graduates 31st Recruit Class
The Kaua‘i Fire Department held a special ceremony Friday, welcoming 11 new firefighters at the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Mo‘ikeha courtyard.
