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Lane Closures for Mailihuna Road Scheduled; Night Closure Planned for Kawaihau Road
Construction work will cause two of the island’s roadways to be closed temporarily next week.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Sections of Po‘ipū Road
A portion of Po‘ipū Road will have a different traffic flow next week.
Portion of Ala Kalanikaumaka to Be Closed
Construction work on a roadway in Kōloa will cause a temporary road closure.
Missing KCCC Furlough Inmate Arrested
The state Department of Public Safety said in a news release Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 23, that a missing inmate has been arrested.
County Schedules Online Registration For Spring Fun Program
The county Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting a children’s program in March and parents can register their keiki online later this week.
DPS: 3 KCCC Inmates Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety reported Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 22, that three inmates at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe have received positive COVID-19 test results.
Candidate Filing Period For 2022 Elections Opens Next Week
People seeking office this year can make their intentions paperwork official beginning next week.
4 Killed in Helicopter Crash at Pacific Missile Range Facility
Four people were killed in a helicopter crash Tuesday morning, Feb. 22, at a military installation on Kaua‘i.
Waipahu Students Win Telescope Time Through Maunakea Scholars Program
Several students from an Oʻahu high school are the latest to be named Maunakea Scholars.
Overnight Water Service Shutdown Scheduled in Kapa‘a
The county is notifying residents in several locations in Kapa‘a that their water service will be shut off overnight this week.
UH Study: Domestic Visitors Want to Engage, Pay More For Sustainable Experiences
A new study by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa shows visitors are willing to pay for activities that would benefit the islands they visit.
Big Island Observatory Part of Team to Discover Massive Cluster of Young Galaxies
An observatory atop Maunakea on the Big Island played a part in the discovery by an international team of astronomers that discovered a massive cluster of young galaxies forming in the early universe.
Big Island Observatory Assists With New Study About Saturn’s Aurorae
An observatory atop Maunakea on the Big Island played a major part in a recent study involving high-altitude winds, aurorae and planetary rotation of Saturn.
Kaua‘i District Health Office Announces 17 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 17 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, Feb. 20.
Fire Damages Home in Wailua
A fire caused nearly $500,000 in estimated damages and resulted in the death of two animals Saturday, Feb. 19, at a residence in Wailua.
State Reports 330 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 330 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 234,345. Four new fatalities were reported.
DPS: 1 KCCC Inmate Tests Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Thursday, Feb. 17, reported one COVID-19 positive test result among inmates at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
Governor Nominates Kaua‘i Real Estate Leader to Serve on State BLNR
A leader in Kaua‘i real estate is among several people from throughout the state picked by Gov. David Ige to serve on the Hawai’i Board of Land and Natural Resources.
DPS: 1 Inmate at KCCC Tests Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 16, reported that one inmate at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe has tested positive for COVID-19.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Parts of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
A high surf advisory is now in effect for portions of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
