Kauai News
Lane and road closure notices for Pu’uwai Road extended through August
Work continues on the Kalāheo Water Systems Improvement project.
Closure scheduled for portion of Kūhiō Highway
The closure is to allow for tree trimming, rock scaling and debris removal.
Noise advisory on Aug. 5 for Kalāheo Water Systems Improvement Project
Nearby residents may experience construction related noises, vibration and an increase of equipment traveling on the road.
State approves Hawaiian Telcom cable franchises for Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i counties
The state of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Cable Television Division has approved Hawaiian Telcom’s cable franchise applications for the respective counties of Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i.
5 people displaced after structure fire in Kapa‘a
Kaua‘i Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Kahuna Road in Kapa‘a on Tuesday at approximately 4:15 p.m.
First installment of Kaua‘i real property taxes coming due
Kaua‘i County officials report tax bills were mailed out on July 20.
New website launched as guide to explore Hawai‘i’s state lands, beaches, coastal waters
The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ jurisdiction encompasses nearly 1.3 million acres of state lands, beaches and coastal waters as well as 750 miles of coastline.
Temporary water service shutdown scheduled in Kekaha
The shutdown is to allow county crews to conduct hydrant and service lateral replacement and install a new hydrant valve in the service area.
Traffic fatalities increase by 17% statewide
Of the 59 fatalities this year, 12 reports listed excessive speeding as the primary factor, eight cited suspected impairment and additional reckless driving behaviors such as not wearing a helmet, and seven listed multiple contributing factors such as speed, reckless driving, and inattention.
Kaua‘i visitor arrivals still lag behind 2019, but spending has increased; Hawai‘i arrivals decrease in June
Kaua‘i welcomed a total of 130,923 visitors in June, 0.8% more than in June last year but still 2.9% less than in June 5 years ago. Those June visitors spent a total of $265.9 million while they were here, an increase of 5.8% from last June and a whopping 35.6% hike from June 2019.
State continues to deny interview with man jailed for allegedly threatening councilman
“Re: KCCC, the facility did not approve your request for an interview,” Bernardo wrote in an email response.
County advises the public of alternative non-emergency police phone lines following technical issues
Officials advise the public to call the following numbers if KPD’s non-emergency dispatch line is out of service: 808-755-8516 or 808-652-7837.
Hawai‘i Invasive Species Roundup: Island fishers can win $5K in prizes doing what they love
The free competition features a total of $5,000 in prizes – and demonstrates ways in which fishers can aid in fisheries research.
Road closure scheduled near Puhi Industrial Park
Work will take place from Aug. 5 to Sept. 27. The closure will be 24 hours, seven days a week.
Hawai‘i’s monthly siren, emergency alert system test set for 11:45 a.m. Thursday
The all-hazard Outdoor Siren Warning System for Public Safety is one part of the system used to notify the public during emergencies.
Kaua‘i surfer advances in Olympics competition; next round postponed by bad weather
Tatiana Weston-Webb represents her birth country of Brazil in the Olympic Games.
Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools to resume regular hours July 30
For questions or more information, contact the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Surfrider Kauaʻi continues focus on marine debris following release of annual report
The Surfrider Kauaʻi chapter removed 39,581 pounds of marine debris from beaches around the island, and 10,200 pounds of land-based trash, for a total of 49,788 pounds in 2023.
Kaua‘i tour company ranks among top 10 choices for ocean adventures in Hawai‘i
The recognition comes from USA Today readers.
