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Work continues on Kapa‘a roundabout project; additional closures scheduled
Intermittent one-lane closures are planned during the week to allow road reconstruction at the roundabout. Other portions of the three roadways also will be closed and detours will be in place.
High surf warning issued for portions of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau; wind advisory also in effect
Dangerous surf of 20 to 25 feet is forecast along north-facing shores.
County offices to be closed for Thanksgiving
Following the holiday, regular business hours for county offices and services will resume Nov. 25.
UH study shows reef halos could be key to remote checkup of coral health worldwide
These bands of bare, sandy seafloor surrounding coral patch reefs could provide a window into reef health around the globe.
More road closures scheduled in Kapa‘a because of roundabout construction project
During the next several weeks, traffic control configurations around the Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road and Kawaihau Road intersection will change.
Lane closure scheduled for portion of Kōloa roadway
A portion of Maluhia Road will be closed from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14-18, weather permitting.
Lane closure scheduled for Lāwa‘i roadway
The closure between Kōloa Road and Thronas Concrete is necessary for road resurfacing work.
Additional lane closures scheduled as Kapa‘a roundabout construction continues
The intersection of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road and Kawaihau Road will experience temporary traffic shifts and temporary traffic control plans will be in place.
High surf advisory in effect for west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
Impacts are expected to be moderate, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming dangerous.
Study led by UH researchers finds no-fishing zones can help ʻahi, other large fish species recover
The recovery is good news for the environment and the global tuna fishing industry, which generates $40 billion in revenues each year and supports millions of jobs around the world.
Lane closure scheduled on Kūhiō Highway in Hanamā‘ulu
Two-way traffic will be maintained where possible.
Construction of Kapa‘a roundabout continues; more lane closures scheduled
No work is scheduled for Nov. 8 or 11 in observance of Election Day and Veterans Day, respectively.
Lane closures scheduled for portions of Kalihiwai
Flaggers will be positioned at both ends of the work zone to direct traffic.
Finding roots: ‘Big Wood’ brings joy to West Hawai‘i, provides therapy to its creator
In Kona, people do double takes when they see a 7-foot towering green creation of spray foam, cardboard, two-by-fours, silicon and fake plants — and realize a real person is inside.
Former Waimea High JROTC instructor sentenced to 14 years for sexual exploitation of student
Aguilar admitted in a plea agreement that he did not just possess these visual depictions, he used, persuaded or induced the victim to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing them.
Lane closures scheduled for portions of Kalāheo
Road resurfacing work is planned for Opu Road and Lae Road, weather permitting.
Visiting hiker dies at Wailua Falls
Police identified the victim as 28-year-old Nicole Chavez of Chile.
Man in critical condition following Kapa‘a traffic crash
Speed does not appear to be a factor in the crash. Toxicology reports are pending to determine if either operator was under the influence of an intoxicant at the time of the crash.
Road closure scheduled for portion of Wailua roadway
The full road closure is necessary to allow the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative and the Kaua‘i County Department of Public Works Roads Division to cut trees and remove debris from around utility lines.
Additional lane closures scheduled as Kapa‘a roundabout construction continues
Throughout the next several weeks, traffic control configurations around the intersection will change as construction progresses.
