Kaua‘i News
Illegal Dumping Near Salt Pond Draws Concern
In late April, a joint effort between Hawaii Department of Transportation, Department of Land and Natural Resources and Kauai police dismantled numerous houseless encampments and removed nearly 20 tons of rubbish from the southeast end of the airport perimeter road at Salt Pond.
Statewide Awareness Campaign Aimed at Reducing Kūpuna Fall Injuries Underway
A new statewide awareness campaign is aimed at reducing injuries to kūpuna from falling.
Celebrate Freedom During Upcoming Festival in Līhuʻe
There will be something for all ages during an upcoming festival in Līhuʻe.
Study: Nearly a Quarter of Hawaiʻi Nurses Surveyed Considered Quitting Because of Pandemic
Researchers say findings from a recent study which surveyed nurses throughout the state are concerning and align with other local and national research.
Report: 19-Year-Old Monk Seal Dies
A well-known 19-year-old monk seal has died, Hawai‘i News Now reported.
Box Jellyfish Signs Posted at Po‘ipū, Salt Pond
County Ocean Safety officials are warning residents and visitors about box jellyfish at to two island beaches.
Beach Restoration Project in Waikīkī Wins National Award
A restoration project at a popular Hawai‘i beach has garnered national accolades.
Ige Signs Minimum Wage Increase, Tax Rebate Bills
Gov. David Ige on Wednesday, June 22, signed into law two measures passed by the state Legislature earlier this year that will help Hawai‘i’s working families and individuals.
Live Skunk Caught at Honolulu Harbor
Dock employees helped capture a live skunk this morning at Pier 1 at Honolulu Harbor.
Life Sentence Upheld in 2017 Fatal Wailua Traffic Collision
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court denied a petition for review in the case of a fatal traffic collision in 2017 on Kūhiō Highway, upholding the life sentence for a man convicted of several offenses connected to the crash.
Designs Underway for Temporary Repairs of Yasutake Bridge
Designs are underway for temporary repairs to Yasutake Bridge, located on Kamalu Road north of Wailua Homesteads Park.
Federal Judge Rules to Detain O‘ahu Teacher Accused of Distributing Child Pornography
A federal judge has ruled that an O‘ahu high school teacher be detained in custody pending trial on a charge of distribution of child pornography.
COVID Weekly Update: 5,482 New Cases Confirmed Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 5,482 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 22, bringing the statewide total to 303,333. Fifteen new fatalities were reported.
Community Input Sought on North Shore Flood Mitigation Sub-Grants
A survey is being conducted to collect community input on how to implement and distribute more than $7 million in North Shore watershed flood mitigation sub-grants.
DHHL to Receive $22.3M in HUD Funding
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is slated to receive $22.3 million in Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Deadline for SBA Drought Loans for Kaua‘i County Small Non-farm Businesses Coming Up
The Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency is reminding small non-farm businesses in Kaua‘i County they have less than a month to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration, or SBA, drought loans.
Ige Signs Bills Furthering LGBTQ+ Equality, Inclusion
State lawmakers showed their support for Hawai‘i’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community during the 2022 legislative session, passing several measures that further equality and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community, and Gov. David Ige signed them into law last week — in the middle of Pride Month.
Scholarships Available For Students, Teachers to Attend ‘Aha ‘Ōpio Workshop
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is giving students and teachers scholarship opportunities to attend the 21st annual Native Hawaiian Convention on O‘ahu.
Hanalei Bridge on Kūhiō Highway Scheduled for Routine Maintenance
Short, intermittent closures are scheduled for Hanalei Bridge on Kūhiō Highway near mile maker 1.2 for routine maintenance of its wooden plank deck.
