Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Health Center to Receive Slice of $23M Federal Allocation
Fourteen community health centers across Hawai‘i will receive $23,749,447 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to continue providing health care services to underserved communities.
Fire Destroys Shed, Damages Portion of Lawai Home
No injuries were reported after a fire Monday evening in Lawai that destroyed a shed and damaged the rear portion of a home.
Wailua Woman Found in Overturned Vehicle in Critical Condition
A Wailua woman is in critical condition after she was pulled from her vehicle, which was found overturned in a Kapaʿa stream off of Kamalu Road.
Bump in New Cases Next Week Won’t be Surge, Just Updated Backlog
Next week’s new case numbers will include hundreds more, but they’ll actually be old cases.
Anahola Water System to Temporarily Shut Off for Main Line Improvements
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, through its contractor Kaʻiwa Construction, is scheduled to conduct improvements to a main water line along Hokualele Road in Anahola, that will cause a temporary interruption in water service.
Daily COVID Case Counts From District Health Office End; No New Cases Reported Monday
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced no new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, March 14.
WATCH: Mayor’s Address Vows to Continue Improving Kaua‘i’s Foundation
In his fourth State of the County Address, Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami pledged to continue investing in Kauai’s associates, infrastructure and community as a whole – foundations he promised to improve when he first took office.
Kaua‘i Humane Society Among Subaru Donation Recipients
Subaru Hawai‘i’s inaugural Love in Action campaign donated over $50,000 in matching donations to local nonprofits across the State of Hawai‘i.
Modified Hours For Kekaha Landfill Next Week
The Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division announced modified hours for the Kekaha Landfill on Wednesday, March 23, due to the rescheduled maintenance work on the truck scale. The landfill will be closed to the public at noon.
Scientists Warn Too Many Unknowns For Deep-Sea Mining
New research, co-authored by oceanographers at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, warns there are too many unknowns for deep-sea mining.
The Kaua‘i Bus Announces Bus Stop Changes in Kōloa
Road work is causing a change at one of the stops for The Kaua‘i Bus.
High Surf Advisory Issued For Portions of Kaua‘i , Ni‘ihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for the north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Hawaiian Corals Show Surprising Resilience to Warming Oceans
A new study that included researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi is painting a more optimistic picture of how Hawaiian corals are faring in warmer, more acidic oceans.
Native Hawaiian Enrichment Program Makes ‘Profound Difference’
A University of Hawaiʻi program aimed at providing direct access and a bridge between the Native Hawaiian community and higher education is being honored for its efforts.
Kaua‘i District Health Office Announces 8 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced eight new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, March 13.
Salvation Army ARC Monthly Donation Event Scheduled
Have a small piece of furniture you don’t use anymore but think it might still have some value for somebody else? What about a few of your keiki’s toys they no longer use? Old books, clothes or shoes you might want to part with?
Kaua‘i Poke Fest Returns in May
The 2022 Kaua‘i Poke Fest, hosted by Koloa Landing Resort, returns on Saturday, May 28 from 4-7 p.m., inviting residents and visitors to taste the fresh, local flavors of Hawai‘i’s most famous dish, poke.
Have Good Alternative Modes of Transportation Ideas? Submit Them
The Hawai‘i State Department of the Transportation Highways Division is requesting applications and requests for information for the Transportation Alternatives Program funding for fiscal years 2022-2026.
Missing Hospital Patient Found Unharmed in Waters Off Kaiākea Point
On Friday, first responders located a missing 40-year-old Wailua man in waters off Kaiākea Point in Keālia.
