Kaua‘i News
Hawaiʻi Coral Restoration Efforts Improved Through Student Research
At least for one species, a study led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa student researchers found that exposing coral larvae to warmer temperatures didn’t improve its survival later in its life.
Visitation Resumes at State Correctional Facilities
In-person visitation at the state’s correctional facilities will resume this week.
Box Jellyfish Warning Signs Posted at Salt Pond Beach
Ocean Safety officials posted box jellyfish signs at Salt Pond Beach.
Whale Count Wraps Up, Helped by 241 Volunteers
Just over 240 volunteers gathered data from the shores of O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i islands during the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Count.
Calling All Keiki For Hawai‘i Realtors Art Contest
Hawai‘i Realtors, a leading statewide professional trade organization for the real estate industry, has launched its 2022 Keiki Art Contest to help children learn about fair housing.
Lane Closures For Kalāheo March 30 to April
The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders announces that portions of Ai Road, Ihu Road, and Lolo Road in Kalāheo will be closed March 30 to April 4, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Portion of Po‘ipū Road Work Concludes Monday
Road resurfacing work on Po‘ipū Road, from Kōloa Road to Waikomo Road, in Kōloa continues March 23, to Monday, March 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Kauaʻi Weekly Lane Closures: March 25-April 1
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the week of March 26 to April 1.
Tulsi Gabbard Takes to Social Media to Claim Her Account Has Been ‘Shadow Banned’
Former Hawai‘i Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard took to social media on Thursday to say that her Instagram account has been shadow banned.
Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate Ends at Midnight
All state restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic end tonight at midnight, including indoor mask-wearing.
Polynesian Voyaging Society Announces Voyage to Tahiti
Polynesian voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are getting ready to set sail on the ancient sea road of Kealaikahiki to Hawaiʻi’s ancestral homeland of Tahiti.
County Facilities Closed Today For Prince Kūhiō Day
In observance of Prince Kūhiō Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed today, March 25.
Mud Closes Kapa‘a Transfer Station
Due to muddy conditions, green waste is closed at the Kapa‘a refuse transfer station today, March 25.
Portion of ʻŌmaʻo Road to Be Closed
Road crews will be on the job next week, requiring a portion of a Kaua‘i roadway to be closed.
Updated Kaua‘i Economic Development Plan Released
A roadmap for the county’s future economic development has been updated.
Rental Assistance Program That Gave $20M to Pause in April
The Kaua’i Federal Credit Union rental assistance program will temporarily pause for one month, in April, while the program transitions to a new funding source.
Gov. Ige Signs Emergency Proclamation to Address Food Insecurity
Gov. David Ige signed an emergency proclamation to allow continued Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to continue in line with the federal COVID emergency.
Foodland Pharmacies Closing, Prescriptions to Transfer to Longs Drugs
Foodland Super Market, Ltd. has entered into an agreement to confidentially transfer all of the prescriptions from its Foodland Pharmacies to Longs Drugs.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Kalāheo
Road resurfacing work beginning next week will require lane closures on roadways in Kalāheo.
More Free COVID Home Test Kits Available to Garden Isle Communities
A second round of free COVID-19 home test kits will be available to Kaua‘i residents from March 28 to April 1.
