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Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Albright
In honor of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and at the direction of President Joe Biden, Gov. David Ige has ordered flags to fly at half-staff until sunset Sunday, March 27, at all state offices, agencies and facilities.
UH: Class of 2021 College Enrollment Disruptions Continue
Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have taken their toll on college-bound high school students from the islands.
‘Never Returning to Normal’: Research Shows Nearly Permanent Drought or Wet Conditions Ahead
It could be time to reconsider the very definition of drought, according to new research from half a dozen institutions, including the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, which investigated what the future might have in store for rainfall and soil moisture.
Free Classes, Summer Advising, Scholarships to UH Campuses Offered for Class of 2022
The University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges and their community partners are offering support for high school seniors still challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kaua‘i Bus Announces Change to Kōloa School Bus Stop
Construction work on an island roadway will require a change in where people get on the Kōloa Shuttle near Kōloa School.
Molokaʻi Man Pleads Guilty to Flight Interference, Assault of Attendant
A Molokaʻi man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in connection with a case involving an assault of a flight attendant on a flight from Honolulu to Hilo last year.
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.
