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County Announces Prince Kūhiō Day Closures

In observance of Prince Kūhiō Day, county offices will be closed Friday, March 25. Regular business hours for county offices and services will resume Monday, March 28.

Liquor Control to Begin Collecting Red/Blue Manager Exam, Card Fee

In compliance with the rules of regulation of the Liquor Control Commission, the county Department of Liquor Control will soon begin collecting a fee for the red/blue manager card exam and card.

$10M Gift to Help Address Kaua‘i’s Physician Shortage

A major funding gift from the founder of social media giant Facebook and his wife will help address the physician shortage and improve access to health care on Kaua‘i.

Vehicle Involved in Hit-And-Run Located

The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding a driver involved in a hit-and-run incident.

Police Ask For Help Locating Missing Man

The Kaua‘i Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to finding a missing man.

Motor Vehicle Registration Office to Close Early

Staff training will require the Motor Vehicle Registration Division of the county Department of Motor Vehicles to close early later this week.

Lane Closures Scheduled For Mailihuna, Kawaihau Roads

Construction and excavation work on two roadways will require periodic one-lane closures next week.

Contest Encourages Students to Recycle E-Waste

Hawai’i is an island state — there’s only so much land to use, no matter the purpose. And that includes rubbish. A contest sponsored by Kaua‘i County and the state Department of Health is teaching the island’s keiki that not all waste needs to be thrown away.

Fire Destroys Shed, Damages Portion of Lawai Home

No injuries were reported after a fire Monday evening in Lawai that destroyed a shed and damaged the rear portion of a home.

Daily COVID Case Counts From District Health Office End; No New Cases Reported Monday

The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced no new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, March 14.

Scientists Warn Too Many Unknowns For Deep-Sea Mining

New research, co-authored by oceanographers at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, warns there are too many unknowns for deep-sea mining.

The Kaua‘i Bus Announces Bus Stop Changes in Kōloa

Road work is causing a change at one of the stops for The Kaua‘i Bus.

High Surf Advisory Issued For Portions of Kaua‘i , Ni‘ihau

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for the north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.

Hawaiian Corals Show Surprising Resilience to Warming Oceans

A new study that included researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi is painting a more optimistic picture of how Hawaiian corals are faring in warmer, more acidic oceans.

Native Hawaiian Enrichment Program Makes ‘Profound Difference’

A University of Hawaiʻi program aimed at providing direct access and a bridge between the Native Hawaiian community and higher education is being honored for its efforts.

Kaua‘i District Health Office Announces 8 New COVID Cases Sunday

The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced eight new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, March 13.

Salvation Army ARC Monthly Donation Event Scheduled

Have a small piece of furniture you don’t use anymore but think it might still have some value for somebody else? What about a few of your keiki’s toys they no longer use? Old books, clothes or shoes you might want to part with?

$8.5 Million in Federal Funds Secured For Senior Housing

An affordable housing development in ‘Ele‘ele is getting a boost from the federal government.

Leak Detection Toilet Tablets, Kits Offered During ‘Fix a Leak Week’

Need help determining if your toilet is leaking? The county Department of Water can help.

Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Mahea Street

Road resurfacing work will require lane closures on portions of Mahea Street in ‘Ele‘ele next week.
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