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Weekly Video Briefing: Kawakami Recognizes Berreman, Entire Team at District Health Office
More than two years ago, Kaua‘i County started video updates to communicate with residents and visitors about the rapid changes surrounding COVID-19 in the community.
Kaua‘i Film Office Unveils New Website, Logo
The online location where filmmakers find the limitless location and seamless production possibilities available on Kaua‘i recently got a face-lift.
Firefighters Extinguish Brush Fire in Moloa‘a
Kaua‘i firefighters responded to a brush fire Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 31, that broke out in Moloa‘a.
US Coral Reef Task Force Members Tour Hard-Hit Big Island Coral Ecosystem
Coral scientists, biologists and managers from throughout the nation who are in Hawai‘i for the 45th U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting got up close and personal Wednesday, Aug. 31, with coral colonies in waters of the Big Island’s Kealakekua Bay.
SBA Loans Available to Offset Economic Losses From Drought
Small businesses in Kaua‘i County that have lost revenue because of drought can get some help from the federal government.
Road Work on Kōke‘e Road Postponed Until Further Notice
A material shortage with the project’s contractor has resulted in road resurfacing work on Kōke‘e Road being postponed.
Portion of Piko Road in Lāwa‘i to Be Closed
Piko Road, from Kaumuali‘i Highway to Kōloa Road, will be closed for part of the day from Sept. 6-8.
Monthly Test Scheduled For Sirens, Emergency Alert System
If you hear a siren or emergency alert shortly before noon on Thursday, Sept. 1, don’t fret. Unless there is severe weather in the area, it’s only a test.
Public Libraries to Be Closed in Observance of Labor Day
All public libraries and library support offices will be closed this weekend and Monday, Sept. 5.
Register Now For Diabetes Self-Management Workshop Series
Kaua‘i kupuna age 60 and older are invited to attend a series of workshops offered by the county Agency on Elderly Affairs about how to self-manage diabetes.
County Announces Labor Day Closures
In observance of Labor Day, county offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 5.
Maintenance Work Scheduled at Hanalei, Kapa‘a Transfer Stations
The county Solid Waste Division is notifying the public that some services at two island rubbish transfer stations will be temporarily disrupted by maintenance work in September.
Bus Schedule Modified to Accommodate Marathons
The county is notifying the public that modifications to The Kaua‘i Bus schedule that will be in effect Sunday, Sept. 4, to accommodate The Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon.
Lane Closures Now Scheduled Through Sept. 2 For Waha, Lauoho Roads
Tree and grass trimming along the roadways is now scheduled through the same date.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Po‘ipū Road in Kōloa
Portions of a Kōloa roadway will be closed next month for construction.
Rat Lungworm Can Be Transmitted by Many More Than Just Slugs, Snails
New research shows that slugs and snails aren’t the only creatures that can transmit rat lungworm disease.
Vote Now Hawaiʻi! UH-Mānoa Up For Top Esports Team
A University of Hawai’i program has been nominated as one of the best in North America and now it needs the public’s help to claim the crown.
UH Cancer Center Researcher Awarded $2.8M to Develop E-Cigarette Intervention For Rural Youth
A researcher at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center was awarded nearly $3 million to develop and evaluate school-based, culturally-grounded e-cigarette prevention intervention for youth who live in rural parts of the state.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Waikomo Road in Kōloa
The closures are necessary for road resurfacing work.
Update: Planning Department Front Counter to Reopen Friday
Repairs to damages caused by an air conditioning unit leak were completed ahead of schedule.
