Kaua‘i News
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.
Wilcox Medical Center Debuts Newly Renovated Emergency Department
Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe recently celebrated the completion of its newly renovated Emergency Department.
County Officials Look to Expand Kekaha Landfill
Kaua‘i County is preparing for the impacts of climate change, and officials are getting the community involved in the development of plans to protect the island’s natural resources.
Tumbaga Named Way to Go! Diamond Honoree by Marriott
Delia Tumbaga, Recreation Attendant at Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club in Kōloa, has been named a Way to Go! Diamond Honoree, the top honor in Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s global associate recognition program.
Farm to School Celebrates Legislative Wins
Last Saturday, May 20, the Hawai‘i Farm to School Hui convened a multigenerational group of community leaders, public health workers, educators, youth, and legislators at Hoa ‘Āina O Mākaha to celebrate recent key legislative wins for Hawai‘i’s farm to school movement.
Weekly Road Closures: May 28 to June 3
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly road and lane closure list for May 28 to June 3. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Public Schools to Offer Free Meals During Summer Break
Eighty-three public schools throughout the state will serve meals free of charge over the summer break to children ages 18 years and younger through its summer food service program.
