Kaua‘i News
Reminder: Menehune Road Near Waimea Swinging Bridge to Be Closed
Work on a historic island bridge will require the closure of a portion of a nearby roadway.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Mom accused in Kids’ Deaths
Idaho prosecutors in the case against Lori Vallow Daybell are seeking the death penalty.
High Surf Advisory in Effect For Portions of Kaua‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for portions of Kaua‘i until 6 a.m. Thursday, May 5.
Lane Closures Scheduled For ‘Akuli Street, Hanamāʻulu Road
Work on improvements for pedestrian access to King Kaumualiʻi Elementary School will require short lane closures on sections of two island roadways.
Online Public Meeting Scheduled For Proposed Improvements at Salt Pond Beach Park
The public will get a chance to hear information and express any concerns this week about proposed improvements to an island beach park.
Online Public Meeting Scheduled For Proposed Improvements at ‘Anini Beach Park
The public will get a chance this week to learn about planned improvements at an island beach park.
Police to Host Second Coffee With a Cop of 2022
Residents of Kalāheo and surrounding communities are invited to have a cup of joe with law enforcement for a second time this year.
May 1-7 Is Hurricane Preparedness Week
May 1-7 is Hurricane Preparedness Week in Hawai‘i and the National Weather Service in Honolulu wants everyone to be ready in the event a hurricane threatens the islands.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Hanapēpē Road
Crews will be cleaning catch basins and drainpipes this week on Hanapēpē Road, requiring occasional one-lane closures on portions of the roadway.
Legislature Secures $1B For Affordable Housing
The state Legislature is making a substantial investment in affordable housing, securing $1 billion that will help the homeless, very low and moderate income people and working families with rent relief and housing.
Hawai‘i Youth Symphony Accepting Applications For Summer Program
Young musicians from Hawai‘i and around the globe once again have the opportunity to not only learn from distinguished faculty and advance their musical skills, they’ll also get a chance to make lifelong friends during an upcoming summer program.
Job Fair Scheduled Last Week of May
Businesses representing a variety of industries will be on hand offering an assortment of job opportunities during a job fair scheduled later this month.
New Hawai‘i Hunting Stamps Feature Birds
The new 2022-23 state hunting stamps feature birds — one brought to the islands in 1923 and the other a Hawai‘i native.
DHHL Offers Vacant Lots in Anahola
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on Saturday, April 30, hosted its first in-person lot selection meeting since 2019, and residents of Anahola were the beneficiaries.
New Report: Microbes Play Critical Role in Climate Change
A new report co-authored by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa oceanographer shows that microbes might be small, but they are highly impactful to environmental and human health amid a changing climate.
Emergency Paving Work Scheduled on Kūhiō Highway
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will conduct emergency paving requiring a single lane closure on Kūhiō Highway.
Shark Sighting at Salt Pond
Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming at Salt Pond Beach in Hanapēpē until further notice due to a shark sighting.
Survey Aims to Aid Kaua‘i Businesses’ Needs
The Office of Economic Development and Ho‘ohana Kaua‘i are conducting an employer survey to assess the current hiring and retention needs of businesses on Kaua‘i.
Contractor Dies at Pearl Harbor
The U.S. Navy reported late Friday that at approximately 12:30 p.m. on April 29, a contractor was found unconscious under Hotel Pier on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
