Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Kumu, Educator, Awarded for Conservation Efforts
On Saturday, March 19, among other honors, Sabra Kauka was named a DLNR & YOU Citizen Conservationist.
Kaua‘i Bus Announces Change to Kōloa School Bus Stop
Construction work on an island roadway will require a change in where people get on the Kōloa Shuttle near Kōloa School.
Forestry Program Looking For Tree-Caring Volunteers
Are you passionate about trees and their value for our well-being? Do you have professional experience you would like to apply to improving our urban and community forests and green spaces across the state?
Firefighters Extinguish Brush Fire in Makaweli Valley
Firefighters extinguished a brush fire that ignited in Makaweli Valley, in Waimea, Friday afternoon.
Bill Would Restore Military Land Back to Hawaiʻi
U.S. Rep. Kaialiʻi Kahele introduced the Leandra Wai Act, federal legislation to remediate and restore Mākua Military Reservation on O‘ahu and return the land from the military back to the State of Hawaiʻi.
County In-Person Meetings Return March 28
In-person meetings are returning starting Monday, March 28.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: March 19-25
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the week of March 19-25.
Molokaʻi Man Pleads Guilty to Flight Interference, Assault of Attendant
A Molokaʻi man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in connection with a case involving an assault of a flight attendant on a flight from Honolulu to Hilo last year.
More Free Test Kits Available on Kaua‘i
A second round of free COVID-19 home test kits will be available to Kaua‘i residents from March 28 to April 4.
County Announces Prince Kūhiō Day Closures
In observance of Prince Kūhiō Day, county offices will be closed Friday, March 25. Regular business hours for county offices and services will resume Monday, March 28.
Liquor Control to Begin Collecting Red/Blue Manager Exam, Card Fee
In compliance with the rules of regulation of the Liquor Control Commission, the county Department of Liquor Control will soon begin collecting a fee for the red/blue manager card exam and card.
$10M Gift to Help Address Kaua‘i’s Physician Shortage
A major funding gift from the founder of social media giant Facebook and his wife will help address the physician shortage and improve access to health care on Kaua‘i.
Vehicle Involved in Hit-And-Run Located
The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding a driver involved in a hit-and-run incident.
Senate Passes Schatz-Led Bill to Protect Survivors of Abusive Relationships
The U.S. Senate today unanimously passed the Safe Connections Act that will help survivors of domestic violence cut ties with their abusers and separate from shared wireless service plans.
Pair of Projects to Close Parts of Po‘ipū Road
Road work will close portions of Po‘ipū Road in March and April for a pair of projects, the County of Kaua‘i announced.
Hawai‘i National Guard Completes COVID-19 Support Mission
The Hawai‘i National Guard’s Joint Task Force has transitioned its remaining COVID-19 responsibilities such as vaccinations, testing, COVID-19 mapping, and unemployment office temperature screenings back to the state as of March 15, 2022.
Watch: Responders Detangle Humpback Whale Off Maui
A NOAA-led team of trained responders freed an entangled male humpback whale just outside Maʻalaea, Maui, in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, officials confirmed this afternoon.
Police Ask For Help Locating Missing Man
The Kaua‘i Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to finding a missing man.
Motor Vehicle Registration Office to Close Early
Staff training will require the Motor Vehicle Registration Division of the county Department of Motor Vehicles to close early later this week.
Weekly Update: 1,092 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 1,092 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 238,764.
