Kaua‘i News
OHA Grant to Help Fund Anti-Bullying Education For Elementary, Middle School Students
A grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs through a program that supports events designed to help reinforce and strengthen Native Hawaiians will help bring anti-bullying and anti-violence education to elementary and middle school students on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu.
Humpbacks Might Someday Steer Clear of Hawaiʻi Because of Climate Change
A new paper by a research team that included three University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa graduate students found that humpback whales might one day avoid Hawaiian waters because of climate change and increasing greenhouse gases.
Tool Can Detect Ancient ‘Bio-Residues’ on Earth And Beyond
An innovative tool developed by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers could be a critical part of future NASA missions to detect life — existing or extinct — on Earth and other planets.
Hawai‘i Pacific Health Names New Chief Quality Officer
Dr. Shilpa Patel has been named chief quality officer of Hawai‘i Pacific Health. She assumes the role from Dr. Melinda Ashton, who retired June 30 after a 25-year career at HPH.
Asuncion, Jr. Appointed Chairman of Public Utilities Commission
Gov. David Ige appointed Leodoloff “Leo” R. Asuncion, Jr. to lead the Public Utilities Commission, the governor’s office announced on Friday. Asuncion has served on the PUC since April 2019.
Ige Signs 3 Bills Supporting More Affordable Housing
Gov. David Ige on Friday signed three bills into law that support the state’s ongoing effort to build more affordable homes and provide families and individuals experiencing homelessness with the services they need.
Weekly Road Closures: July 2-8
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for July 2-8. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Free School Meal Service Waivers Set to Expire
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s school meal service will revert back to pre-pandemic operations for the 2022-23 school year due to the June 30, 2022 expiration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s free student meals waivers.
Lane Closure Scheduled for Lanikai Street in Wailua July 7-15
The Department of Public Works and its contractor Kaiwa Construction announced that a portion of Lanikai Street in Wailua will be closed July 7-15, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.
First Responders Rescue 3 Visitors in Po‘ipū waters Thursday
First responders conducted an ocean rescue involving three California visitors in Po‘ipū Thursday afternoon.
Feedback Sought on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is seeking comments on its proposed overall triennial goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation in contracts using federal funds.
Watch: Garden Isle COVID Cases Continue Decline, But Still Higher than State Averages
Kaua‘i COVID cases dropped again, according to the state’s latest figures, but the Garden Isle still outpaces some state averages when it comes to infections.
Community Looks to Make Hanapēpē Pop-Up Skatepark Permanent Fixture
Last year after hundreds of west side residents gave testimony during the development of the county’s West Kaua’i Community Plan requesting more skateboarding facilities for youth in rural neighborhoods, county officials held a small blessing ceremony Friday, July 2, to begin the construction of a new “pop-up” skatepark situated behind the Hanapēpē fire station.
Sheriff Impersonator Scam Prompts Public Warning
A reoccurring Sheriff impersonator scam incident has prompted the Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division to put out another warning.
Hanalei Transfer Station Closed for Repairs
The Hanalei refuse transfer station is now accepting trash, the county stated at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. However, the green waste remains closed. All other services are available.
DOT: If You’re Flying For The Fourth, Get to the Airport Early
If you are flying anywhere during the Fourth of July weekend, make sure you get to the airport early.
Free Program Helps Kauaʻi Residents Change Their Communities
A Hawaiʻi nonprofit is offering Kauaʻi residents free training to get the tools and knowledge to make positive changes in their communities.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Several Island Roadways
Lane closures are scheduled next week and beyond for several of the island’s roadways, according to the county.
Monthly Test of Statewide Warning Sirens Scheduled This Week
The state is notifying the public that the monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Friday, July 1.
