Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Fire Department Urges Residents to Be Prepared For Brush Fires
Drier summer conditions starting later this month could spark brushfires, and the Kaua‘i Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau wants the public to be prepared.
Public Can Weigh In on Environmental Impact Statement For KIUC Habitat Conservation Plan
The public has a chance to weigh in on the environmental impact statement for Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative’s habitat conservation plan.
Second Probable Case of Monkeypox Identified on Oʻahu
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified one additional probable case of monkeypox in a Hawaiʻi resident.
KPD Seeks Public Help Finding 2 Stolen Vehicles
The Kaua‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating two vehicles that were reported stolen on Monday, June 6, 2022.
State DOA Panel to Consider Importing ‘Incompatible Male’ Mosquitoes to Help Control Wild Populations
The Plant and Animal Advisory Committee of the state Department of Agriculture is looking at importing “incompatible male” mosquitoes as a method of mosquito population control in the islands to help save several native honeycreeper species.
Kaua’i Athletes Win Medals on Day 2 of Special Olympics 2022 USA Games
As of Tuesday, June 7, the Special Olympics Hawai‘i team, or Hui O Hawai’i, had earned seven medals, including two won by two Kaua‘i athletes, at the Special Olympics 2022 USA Games.
Weekly COVID Update: 8K New Cases Confirmed Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 8,033 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 8, bringing the statewide total to 290,652.
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia Halfway Home
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crossed the equator on Saturday, 4, marking the halfway point of the voyage back to Hawaiʻi from Tahiti.
Officials Warn of Summer Wildfires as Drought Conditions Expected to Worsen
State officials are warning Hawaii residents to prepare themselves for upcoming wildfires this summer as drought conditions are expected to worsen.
Minor Injuries Reported Following Structure Fires Earlier This Week
Firefighters extinguished two structure fires on Monday – one at a condo unit in Princeville and one at a residence in Wailua.
KHS Teacher Wins Hospitality Educator Award
Hawai‘i workforce development nonprofit ClimbHI recognized two educators on Kaua‘i and Maui with the second-annual hospitality educator award.
New Data Dashboard Sheds Light on Children’s Well-Being
Advocates and researchers hope a new online tool will inspire solutions to issues faced by keiki throughout the state.
Pacific Whale Foundation’s Online Ocean Camp Returns
The Pacific Whale Foundation is giving keiki throughout the islands a chance to have some online ocean fun again this summer.
3 Men Indicted on Charges Related to Drug Trafficking Between Maui and Oʻahu
More than 50 special agents from the FBI and Maui Police Department arrested three individuals in Maui and Honolulu counties on Friday, June 3, for their alleged roles in an elaborate drug trafficking and illegal gambling operation.
Register Now For Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association’s Ka Huina 2022 Conference
The Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association is creating a path toward a regenerative tourism future for the islands — and it invites the community to be part of the discussion.
State to Receive Nearly $2M to Help Protect Native Birds, Bees
Hawai‘i’s native forest birds, water birds, seabirds and yellow-faced bees will benefit from federal funding in support of conservation projects throughout the state, including on Kauaʻi.
County Announces Closures in Observance of King Kamehameha Day
All county offices and several other facilities will be closed Friday and Saturday In observance of King Kamehameha Day.
Hawaiʻi Joins Talent, Innovation, Equity States
Hawaiʻi is exploring new approaches in support of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and Filipino learners to build workforce-relevant knowledge and skills, and a foundation on the mainland that has been working with the University of Hawaiʻi for several years is providing funds to help.
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers to Respond During Disaster Season
Catastrophe is only one hurricane, one wildfire or one tsunami away, and now more than ever, the American Red Cross needs people to help.
