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UPDATE: Lane closures extended through first part of next week on portion of Kōloa Road
Road work modifications required the extension through July 22 of the traffic modification between Maluhia and Waikomo roads in Kōloa; motorists should plan accordingly.
Community invited to native Hawaiian plant talk story at Kōloa Public and School Library
Free event at 2 p.m. July 18 is in celebration of Smart Irrigation Month, an initiative by the Irrigation Association aimed at increasing awareness about the importance of water usage and promoting water-saving products, practices and services.
His way of serving: Big Island detailer picked again to be on elite team preserving historic Air Force One
Robin Marquez of North Kohala, owner and operator of Signature Auto Detail Hawaiʻi, was selected for the third time this year to participate in the prestigious Air Force One Detailing Project at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
Lane closures scheduled for portion of Kalili Place in Kapa‘a
The modified traffic pattern will be in place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 17, beginning at the Kolopua Road intersection and extending to the end of Kalili place.
Motorists advised: Road work ongoing for portion of ʻUmi Street in Līhu‘e
A shifted lane traffic pattern will be in place through July 28 to accommodate electrical work, between Rice Street and Hardy Street, for the Rice Street Apartment Workforce Housing Project.
Ohio visitor rescued Kalalau Trail after suffering apparent ankle injury
The 27-year-old hiker was located about 1.5 miles into the the famous 11-mile trail on Nā Pali Coast along the island’s northwest shore the morning of July 15 by first responders from Līhu‘e Fire Station aboard Air 1.
Best case? Projected unprecedented acidity of Hawaiian waters will impact coral within next 30 years
New study from researchers at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology provides hope, however, that that impact could be manageable; meanwhile, five Indo-Pacific coral species received critical habitat protections this week, potentially preventing their mass extinction.
The Kaua‘i Bus celebrates National Rural Transit Day
Public invited to share their experiences with Garden Isle’s public transportation — which has long been a lifeline for the island, offering service from Kekaha to Hanalei and everywhere in between — and give feedback by completing the online 2025 Rural Transit Day Survey.
Community Preparedness Forum is today at Princeville Public Library
North Shore Give hosting event to raise awareness about disaster prep, including emergency communications, creating individual emergency plans, safety tips and more.
Deepening cultural ties and sparking ocean protection dialogue: Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia make latest French Polynesian stop
Voyaging canoes arrive in Moʻorea for cultural engagements prior to departing July 13 for brief return to Papeʻetē, Tahiti, before sailing for their next port of call: Tautira.
Surfrider Kaua‘i removes record-breaking 81 tons of trash from island beaches, coasts in 2024
National foundation’s annual beach cleanup report shows Garden Isle volunteers smashed the previous record set in 2017 by almost 43K pounds; total 172,564 pounds of trash removed last year from shores statewide, dwarfing numbers from other states.
Health care forecast to be state’s fastest-growing industry during next decade
Hawai‘i is projected to gain 41K new jobs by 2032; the food services sector is expected to be the second-fastest growing industry, driven by the strong hospitality sector in the islands.
Electric vehicle chargers, parking stalls to be unavailable
Broken equipment at the Kauaʻi County parkng lot on ‘Eiwa Street in Līhuʻe is being replaced, requiring the temporary unavailability.
Lane closures scheduled this week for portion of Kōloa Road
Traffic modifications, including contraflow pattern, will be in place July 17-18 between Maluhia Road and Waikomo Road in Kōloa.
ARDA-Hawai’i donates $2,500 in support of Ho’olei Scholarship
The scholarship provides free first-year tuition to Kaua’i students directly enrolling at Kaua’i Community College after their senior year of high school.
Part of county parking lot in Nāwiliwili to be closed until further notice starting July 15
This state will be working on an improvements project nearby and use this part of the parking lot for storage, causing the need for the closure.
Hawaiʻi Leadership Forum bringing Leaders Lab to Kaua‘i in October for first time
Deadline to apply for the 1-day lab designed to help deepen your leadership skills is noon Aug. 1; candidates can review application requirements and apply at the Hawai‘i Leadership Forum website.
Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia crews reconnect with culture, engage with youth in Mataiea, Tahiti
The double-hulled traditional voyaging canoes spent 4 meaningful and emotional days this week in the French Polynesian community that included a powerful homecoming ceremony, activities to support vulnerable youth and a Vaʻa Symposium.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for July 12-18
Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.
Kauaʻi health office releases report on 2025 public health, emergency prep survey
This year’s Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response survey collected valuable data from a total of 186 completed interviews about island residents’ basic household demographics, emergency supplies, concerns about climate change impacts, infectious disease awarness and concerns as well as general health and well-being.