Kaua‘i News
Kapa‘a Green Waste Closed for Maintenance Work July 18 to July 20
Customers are requested to take their green waste to the Līhu‘e or Hanalei refuse transfer Station during this maintenance period.
Jupiter’s Moon May Have Conditions for Life
NASA-funded scientists are studying the cumulative effects of small impacts on Europa’s surface as they prepare to explore the distant moon with the Europa Clipper mission and study the possibilities for a future lander mission.
Water, Trail Rescues Rise With Influx of Visitors to Kaua‘i
The return of visitors to the Garden Isle after more than a year of travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it an increase in rescues.
Lane Closures for Multiple Sections of Kōloa Road Scheduled
Multiple sections of Kōloa Road are scheduled for lane closures from July 19-23.
7 Additional Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, July 17.
DOH Reports 124 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 124 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday.
KPD Promotes 8 officers at Special Ceremony
The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) held a special ceremony Friday, July 16, to promote eight officers at its headquarters in Līhu‘e. “I’m honored to be promoting these officers today,” said Chief of Police Todd G. Raybuck. “Each one of them has showed exemplary service to not only this department, but to the entire community. I […]
Kapa‘a Green Waste Closed for Maintenance
The Kapa‘a Refuse Transfer Station green waste area will be temporarily closed due to maintenance work.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: July 17-23
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for the week of July 17-23.
Refunds on Way to Millions of Taxpayers Who Claimed Unemployment
For this round, the IRS identified approximately 4.6 million taxpayers who may be due an adjustment.
Drivers License Division to Continue Extended Hours Through to Aug. 6
The Drivers Licensing division of the Department of Finance will continue extended hours through Friday, Aug. 6.
6 New COVID Cases Confirmed Among Kaua‘i Residents
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, July 16.
2-Story Home Destroyed in Blaze on Ko‘olau Road
A two-story home in Moloa‘a on Ko‘olau Road burned to the ground leaving six people displaced.
Water Service Shutdown on Portion of Haua’ala Road
Emergency mainline repairs are underway on a portion of Haua’ala Road to due a damaged waterline in Kapa’a.
6 People Displaced After Blaze in Kīlauea
The American Red Cross is helping six individuals who were reportedly displaced after a structure fire in Kīlauea Thursday afternoon, July 15.
Eviction Moratorium to End in August
Hawai´i Governor David Ige on Thursday announced the end of the state’s moratorium on evictions due to lack of payment after keeping it in place for approximately 16 months.
KFD Responds to Structure Fire in Kīlauea
Ko‘olau Road in Kīlauea is closed due to a structure fire this afternoon.
3 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, July 15.
All Public School Students to Receive Free Meals During Upcoming School Year
All Hawai‘i public school students will receive free breakfast and lunch meals for the entirety of the upcoming 2021-22 school year, officials announced Thursday, July 15.
Upcoming Virtual Meeting for Hanalei Base Yard Office and Garage Project
The public is invited to attend a virtual meeting later this month regarding the Hanalei Base Yard Office and Garage project.
