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Water service shutdown scheduled this week in Hanalei

The shutdown is scheduled for most of the day June 25, weather permitting, and is part of the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project.

Ben Osorno named interim chief executive officer at Kaua‘i Humane Society

The leadership change comes following the voluntary resignation of former Kaua‘i Humane Society Chief Executive Officer Padraic Gallagher. Osorno brings almost 14 years of service to the organization.

REMINDER: Deadline to file for new, renewal agricultural dedication petition is July 1

The new petition form includes and is subject to current program standards. The program provides a Real Property Tax incentive in exchange for a 5-year commitment to commercial farming.

UPDATE: Police report missing woman has been located

Kaua‘i Police Department said the afternoon of June 21 that 49-year-old Mary Kona was found in good health.

Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for June 21-27

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

AMR opens first station in Hanalei to increase response times for North Shore communities

Before the new station was built in Hanalei, the closest ambulance was about 9 miles and 20 minutes away in Kīlauea.

UPDATE: Episode 26 lava fountains of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption reach dizzying heights

While the eruptive event lasted just about 8 hours, lava was ejected to peak heights of well more than 1,000 feet Friday (June 20) from the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the Big Island volcano.

Emergency water shutdown issued for customers along portion of Kūhiō Highway in Hanalei

Water will be unavailable for at least about another 4 to 5 hours for customers between ‘Anae Road and Waikoko in the North Shore community as Kaua‘i County Water Department crews conduct extensive repairs to the main line.

‘Truly grateful for her years of service’: Kaua‘i County mayor’s office Chief of Staff leaving post in July

Sarah Blane joined the county in 2010 as a public information officer and was initially appointed in 2017 as chief of staff by then-Kaua‘i County Mayor Bernard Carvalho. She continued to serve in the post during the Kawakami administration after he took office in 2018.

9th annual Hawai‘i on the Hill brings spirit of aloha to Washington, D.C.

The event — a partnership between Hawai‘i U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and and Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i — provides members of the Hawai‘i business community the opportunity to meet directly with congressional leaders while also showcasing their products.

Hawaiʻi AG: Investigation closed into deadly August 2023 Lahaina, Maui, wildfire

Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez also officially handed over the responsibility for future wildfire analysis, mitigation and coordination efforts as those duties now belong to the new state fire marshal and Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization.

REMINDER: Kūhiō Highway, ʻAnae Road intersection closure continues in Hanalei

Closure — which continues through 4 p.m. today — in Kauaʻi North Shore community necessary for installation of new water line as part of the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project.

Water conservation request stretches into 11th week for Hanalei and ʻAnini

Kauaʻi County Department of Water says necessary components have been manufactured and are in transit to the island to fix the damaged pump station that caused the request to be issued nearly 3 months ago and work will begin as soon as the parts arrive. Until then, customers are asked to remain vigilant in their conservation efforts.

Volcano Watch: School’s out for summer — introducing new Hawaiian Volcano Observatory interns

Kamalani Poepoe and Ruth Gale welcomed during the perfect time to not only better understand eruptions in Hawaiʻi but contribute to ongoing work as the episodic summit eruption of Kīlauea volcano on Big Island continues.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative appoints new chief financial officer

Erin Tsuda, who has served in the role on an interim basis since March and has been an finance manager since 2022 with the electric cooperative, will officially take over the post effective July 1.

Injured hiker rescued from steep Kukui Trail in Waimea Canyon State Park

The 50-year-old North Carolina visitor suffered an apparent ankle injury about 1 mile into the 2,000-foot decline and was short hauled by Air 1 in an air rescue vest to a waiting American Medical Response Crew at the Kukui Trail landing zone.

REMINDER: County updating Multi-hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan

County staff — along with community organizations and state colleagues — are reviewing and updating the plan’s elements, including impacts of natural hazards affecting the Garden Isle, capability to mitigate those risks and strategy for reducing vulnerabilities and increasing resiliency to natural disasters.

Intermittent lane closures extended for portions of Pu‘uwai, Po‘ohiwi roads in Kalāheo

Many of the extensions are through October. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving through these areas, follow the directions of flaggers and adhere to posted signs.

UPDATE: Hanalei water service shutdown to impact much smaller number of customers

Scheduled shutdown from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday (June 18) that is part of a water line improvements project will not only affect customers along portions of Kūhiō Highway and Mahimahi Road in the Kauaʻi North Shore community.

New ambulance station in Hanalei will increase calls, response times for the secluded east side of the island

Moloaʻa to Hā‘ena is now covered when it comes to emergencies with the opening of the American Medical Response ambulance station in Hanalei.
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