Kaua‘i News

The council is weighing adopting Bill 2850 for an ordinance that would approve a collective bargaining agreement with Unit 1 employees that would increase their compensations in various ways.

The Transportation Security Administration is no longer enforcing the federal government’s mask mandate for travel after a federal judge in Florida struck down the CDC’s directive.

Portions of Maile Road, Ape Place, and Ula Place in Waimea will be closed for one-lane closures on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Department of Water announces an emergency water service shutdown for Anahulu Road, Ala Eke Road and a portion of Kūhi‘ō Highway in Wainiha to begin at 1 p.m., this afternoon.

The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency invites residents of Kaua‘i County to participate in a virtual public meeting for a presentation on the final design of the Wainiha Community Resilience Center.

Due to equipment issues, trash collection will be delayed for the Līhu‘e and Puhi areas.

The Department of Motor Vehicles will be closing at 3 p.m. daily this week, April 18-22, to accommodate cross-division staff trainings for the upcoming DMV integration project.

Those who use and work in public transportation and transportation hubs will continue to be required to wear masks for at least another two weeks.

A University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo professor and researcher is part of a team making strides in the fight against cancer.

Island residents, businesses and organizations looking to donate unwanted or unneeded items for reuse will again have the chance at the end of this month.

Water line replacement work will require water service to be shut off for customers next week in portions of Kapa‘a.

Incoming high school juniors and seniors can get a feel for a career in criminal investigations during the Kauaʻi Police Department’s first summer camp.

A newly released study by federal and university researchers provides “encouragement and guidance” for land managers wanting to reestablish ʻōhiʻa stands wiped out by the fungal disease, Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death, or impacted by other disturbances like volcanic activity and wildland fires.

The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary advisory council will meet virtually on Friday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

The crew of voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are prepared and ready to go, but they are waiting in Hilo for favorable winds so they can set sail for Tahiti. They are now tentatively scheduled to depart on Monday.

A new virtual tour provided by the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife aims to counter online misinformation while also giving interested users a chance to learn about the King’s site in a manner that is safe, legal, and respectful.

The state Department of Transportation announced its weekly road and lane closures for April 16-22. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

The driver of a white Chevrolet pickup truck, traveling southbound, struck a blue Chevrolet pickup truck that was in the process of turning left at state mile marker 15. That collision caused the blue pickup to collide with a northbound Ford MPVH. Moreover, after the initial collision, the white pickup continued onto the shoulder striking an additional vehicle, a Chevrolet convertible. After the second collision, the driver of the white pickup proceeded to flee the scene.

The missing person recovered this morning has been identified as 39-year-old Shane Uzzel of Hudson, Florida, police reported. Previous statements erroneously shared that the subject was 28 years old.

Organized by Kanu Hawaii, Volunteer Week Hawai‘i 2022 that kicks off next week is aiming for unprecedented unity of kama‘aina and visitors alike as Hawai‘i emerges from the pandemic. More than 10,000 volunteers are anticipated to gather in support of hundreds of charities at more than 250 events held statewide.