Kaua‘i News
4 Big Island Residents Sentenced to Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking
Senior United States District Judge Helen Gillmor sentenced Wednesday, June 15, Dwayne P. Gouveia, 58, of Waimea, Hawaii, to 10 years imprisonment for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
Change Proposed For Destination Signs to Former Russian Fort Elizabeth State Park
The state Department of Transportation is proposing a change to the destination signs for a Kauaʻi state park after the state Board of Land and Natural Resources last week changed its name.
State Launches New Digital Hub to Help Residents Search for New Jobs
The Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced the launch of the Hawaiʻi Career Acceleration Navigator, or HI CAN, a digital hub connecting unemployment insurance claimants and jobseekers to high-impact career pathways.
Līhu‘e Man Faces Explosives Charges Following Execution of Search Warrant
A Līhu‘e man faces several explosives charges after search warrants were executed on a residence and vehicle in the Hanamā‘ulu area.
Drug Summit to be Held In-Person at Kaua‘i Beach Resort
Registration is now open for the 2022 Drug Summit scheduled for later this month.
Fire Commission Looks to Appoint Interim Fire Chief with Goble’s Exit from Department
Kaua‘i’s Fire Chief Steven Goble is leaving the department after a two-year run with the county.
Weekly COVID Update: 7K New Cases Confirmed Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 7,199 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 15, bringing the statewide total to 297,851.
3 Hawaiian Monk Seals Rescued, Admitted to Big Island’s Mammal Hospital for Care
Two underweight Hawaiian monk seal pups and and a third male seal that had ingested fishing gear are currently being treated at Marine Mammal Center’s Ke Kai Ola facility in Kailua-Kona.
Kapa‘a High School Pavilion Bus Stop Closed Starting Today
Starting today, the Kaua‘i Bus will not be stopping at the Kapa‘a High School Pavilion stop on Route 60 – Kapahi Shuttle, until further notice.
2 More Cases of Monkeypox ID’d on Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified two additional probable case of monkeypox in Oʻahu residents. This brings the total number of cases in Hawaiʻi to two confirmed and three probable. DOH has also identified connections between all five people.
Hunting Licenses Issued Beginning Wednesday
Effective June 15, the DLNR will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season that runs from July 1 through June 30, 2023.
KIUC Hydroelectric Project for West Kaua‘i Still in Planning Phases
For nearly a decade, The Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative, or KIUC, has worked to pioneer a hybridized solar energy and hydroelectric system anticipated to serve the island’s energy needs for centuries to come.
Coast Guard Rescues Mariner off O‘ahu Before Boat Capsizes
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a mariner aboard a disabled vessel off Reef Runway on O‘ahu on Saturday, the USCG stated.
Tourism Survey Aims to Improve Guide Certification Process
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, in partnership with the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association and the University of Hawaiʻi, are asking for people to offer their mana‘o by participating in a survey and offer feedback on the current certification process for tour guides in Hawaiʻi.
BLNR Approves Change to Russian Fort Elisabeth to Historic Hawaiian Name
The Board of Land and Natural Resources approved a Hawai‘i State Senate resolution that renames the Russian Fort Elisabeth State Historical Park in Waimea, as “Pa‘ula‘ula.”
Fishermen Rescued After Boat Sinks Off Nāwiliwili
No injuries were reported after three fishermen were rescued Sunday morning, June 12, after their boat sunk in waters off Nāwiliwili.
NWS Monthly Summary: May Rainfall on Kauaʻi Near to Above Average
Most Kauaʻi rain gauges saw near to above average rainfall amounts last month, according to a report from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Cancer Disparities Impacting Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders Highlighted in National Report
A recent report highlights the impact of cancer health disparities on Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
How Much Profit Are Private Labs Earning From PCR COVID Testing?
A paper recently published in Journal of General Internal Medicine details how the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic created a perfect storm in which private laboratories can earn huge profits from polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, testing while potentially impacting health care premium costs.
UH Research to Focus on How Tsunami Debris Increases Damages
A more than $350,000 grant from a national foundation will support research by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scientist to answer a question: What about the damage imposed by everything else that tsunami waves sweep up, such as shipping containers, structures and vehicles?
