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Signs are posted around the stadium’s grounds informing the public about the closure, which began in March. The $12.2 phase one construction project at the popular facility, which offers a variety of community activities throughout the year, is estimated to be finished by sometime in December.

Workshop evening of April 10 provided updates about the county’s progress on the entire Waimea 400 site. A conceptual plan based on previous community input gathered was also shared.

Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only to avoid a full water service outage. Kaua‘i County Department of Water is working to make the necessary repairs to the failed pump station.

It was the fifth time in less than 4 weeks Kaua‘i first responders responded to the famous 11-mile trail on the island’s North Shore after receiving a report of a hiker in distress.

Pop-up library location to close April 12. Books can still be returned through library building’s book drop or to any other public library on the Garden Isle.

Lokahi Valpoon was last seen in Anahola. He is known to frequent the Anahola, Līhu‘e, Puhi and Kōloa areas. Call the Kaua‘i Police Department or contact Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i immediately if you have any information that can help lead to finding him.

The full-scale rescue and emergency response exercise April 15 is an effort to strengthen communication and coordination between first responders in the participating agencies while assessing notification and response procedures.

Guardrail repairs and installation, bridge work and water system improvements are all planned for several locations around the Garden Isle through April 16. Lane and road closures will accompany many of the projects, weather permitting.

The unvaccinated child was traveling internationally with their parents and developed symptoms shortly after returning to Hawaiʻi. Another household member is now exhibiting similar symptoms and being evaluated for possible infection.

The woman and Kaua‘i resident was found about a half-mile into the trail off Camp 10 Road, also known as the Sugi Grove campsite, suffering from an apparent ankle injury. First responders used a combination of specialized equipment to safely extract her from the trail because of the challenging terrain.

Peter Koorenhof was unresponsive when he was pulled out of the water at Kalihiwai Beach the morning of April 7. An autopsy is pending to detemine his exact cause of death. Foul play is not suspected.

High surf conditions and powerful current activity at Hanalei Bay and along the entire North Shore are making ocean activities hazardous. A high surf warning is in effect through 6 p.m. today (April 6).

Staffing capacity issues mean travelers to the mainland, Alaska or Guam with flights out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport will have fewer stations where their baggage can be checked for plants, insects and hazardous plant diseases.

The work of the economic development specialist, who has been with Kauaʻi County since the fall of 2021, is focused on making sure the Garden Isle has a sustainable future.

“Air rescues are complex, and when inclement weather is in the mix, that adds another layer of danger. … We continue to urge outdoor enthusiasts to avoid hiking during severe weather, as it can put them and our first responders at risk.” — Kaua‘i Fire Chief Michael Gibson.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check this week’s schedule to see if any of your plans will be impacted by upcoming road work.

Customers in those areas are advised to limit their water use to essential needs only until further notice to avoid a water service outage.

The high surf advisory is expected to continue till 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Heavy rains the morning of April 3 caused stream levels to become unsafe to cross for the about 50 people, who were able to hike out the morning of April 4.

Kaua‘i Police Department officer had no idea when he pulled over a driver for not wearing their seatbelt the weekend before Christmas 2024 that he would subsequently be keeping more than 100 grams of cocaine and other dangerous drugs off Garden Isle streets.