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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.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Hauiki Road
Road work next week will cause a change in traffic pattern on a thoroughfare in Kapa‘a.
Lane Closures Scheduled Near King Kaumuali‘i Elementary School
Work to improve pedestrian access to King Kaumualiʻi Elementary School will require a change in traffic pattern beginning next week.
DPS Reports No New Positive COVID Tests Among Inmates at KCCC
The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Feb. 15, reported no new positive test results among inmates at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Mailihuna Road
Construction work will cause a traffic pattern change next week on Mailihuna Road.
State: 6 KCCC Inmates Test Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Monday, Feb. 14, reported six positive COVID-19 tests among inmates at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
County Briefing: COVID Case Numbers Continue to Decline
COVID-19 case numbers continue to decline on Kaua’i, but that doesn’t mean the island can let it’s guard down.
Libraries to Observe Presidents Day Holiday
In observance of Presidents Day, all state public libraries and library support offices will be closed Feb. 19-21.
The Greening of Wahiawā: UH Professor Turns Environmentally-Friendly Dream Into Reality
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa professor and several others recently lent a hand to a civic club on O’ahu in an effort to reforest the area surrounding a sacred monument.
Kaiser Offers Scholarships to Help Students Pursue Health Care Careers
Graduating Hawai’i high school seniors who want to pursue a career in the health care industry can get some help from Kaiser Permanente to further their education.
