Kaua‘i News
Weekly Road Closures: April 23-29
The state Department of Transportation released its weekly list of road and lane closures for April 23-29. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
2 Rescued from Queen’s Bath
Two Utah visitors, aged 48 and 22, were rescued at Queen’s Bath in Princeville Thursday morning.
Blessing Held for Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery Expansion Project
About 50 people gathered for the blessing of the Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery Expansion Project in Hanapēpē on Thursday, April 21.
Police ID Victim in Fatal Good Friday Crash on Kūhiō Highway
Authorities have identified a woman who was killed in a car crash on Kūhiō Highway on Good Friday.
Watch: From Maunakea to Haleakala, Chants Welcome Earth Day
On Earth Day 2022 at sunrise, groups across Hawai‘i gathered atop Hawaii island’s Maunakea and Maui’s Haleakala. They were joined by islanders and visitors who congregated in sacred Hawaiian spaces and places, urban centers and along the coastlines. All participated in a chant that began at 6:06 a.m. Hawaiian sunrise.
Kaua‘i Health Officials: New Strains Likely Reason for Increased COVID Cases
In its latest information briefing released Thursday, Kaua‘i health officials said the number of increased COVID-19 cases is likely due to new subvariants found in Hawai‘i.
10 Soloists Vie for Top Title of Miss Aloha Hula
The Merrie Monarch hula competition kicked off Thursday night with Miss Aloha Hula at the Edith Kanakaʻole Stadium in Hilo.
Anahola Man Faces Negligent Homicide Charge in Connection to Fatal Crash on Good Friday
An Anahola man is facing numerous charges, including negligent homicide, following a car crash last week that left one person dead.
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia Making Good Headway Toward Tahiti
The crews of voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia and making strides on their way to Tahiti.
Equipment Issues Cause Postponement of Work on Waimea Swinging Bridge
A portion of Menehune Road was previously scheduled to be closed this week for construction work.
Kōloa Man Charged with Attempted Murder
A Kōloa man is facing attempted murder and assault charges following a domestic incident last week.
DOH Reminds 45 to 75-Year-Olds ‘Now is the Time’ to Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is reminding individuals between the ages of 45 and 75 that “now is the time” to get screened for colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer.
COVID Weekly Update: 1,736 New Infections Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 1,736 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, April 20, bringing the statewide total to 245,035.
Birth of Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup Captured on Camera
The birth of a Hawaiian monk seal pup at a North Shore beach on Oʻahu was caught on camera last week.
County to Host First Youth Climate Summit May 7
Registration is now open for the County of Kaua‘i’s first ever Youth Climate Summit on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center in Līhu‘e.
Emergency Road Work Scheduled Near Hanalei
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has narrowed lanes on Kūhiō Highway (Route 560) between the Hanalei Bridge and Hanalei Town in the vicinity of mile marker 1.6 in preparation for upcoming emergency paving work.
Lane Closures on ‘Akuli Street, Hanamāʻulu Road April 25 to May 6
The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., announced that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from April 25 to May 6, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
‘Flash’ Star Arrested Again on Big Island
Ezra Miller, known for playing “The Flash,” was arrested again on Hawai‘i, according to police.
You Are Now Free to Fly Maskless: Here’s What Airlines Are Doing in Wake of Ruling
Monday’s ruling by a federal judge against the Biden administration’s mask mandate quickly and dramatically reshaped U.S. air travel, as a number of carriers said face coverings are now optional for travelers aboard their aircraft.
Join Hōkūleʻa, Hikanalia on Virtual Voyage to Tahiti
The crews of Hōkūleʻa and her sister canoe Hikanalia on their way to Tahiti and those at home can now follow their voyage virtually.
