Kauai News
Lane closures announced for week of Aug. 3-9
Be sure to check if any of this week’s scheduled lane closures will impact your route. Also remember, all projects are weather permitting.
State, 6 other defendants announce historic $4B settlement in Maui wildfires lawsuits
The 7 defendants in the case — state of Hawai‘i, Maui County, Hawaiian Electric, Kamehameha Schools, West Maui Land Co., Hawaiian Telcom and Spectrum/Charter Communications — agreed to pay the more than $4 billion to provide compensation to about 2,200 affected parties seeking compensation arising from the Aug. 8, 2023, windstorms and destructive and deadly blazes.
Kaua‘i’s main hospital receives $10M grant to expand imaging services and technology
Hawai‘i is now the ninth state where organizations will receive financial support from the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Paris 2024 surfing: Kaua‘i’s Weston-Webb advances to semi-finals
Weston-Webb dominated her quarter heat against Spain’s Nadia Erostarbe.
Check your immunization ABCs and get a head start in health at Walmart Wellnes Day
You’ll be able to receive free glucose, cholesterol, body mass index and blood pressure screenings Saturday during the event at the Līhuʻe store on Kaua‘i. You can also get affordable immunizations including COVID-19; flu; human papillomavirus (HPV); pneumonia; tetanus; measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); varicella (chicken pox/shingles), whooping cough (TDAP); hepatitis A and B; and others.
Coastal flooding throughout the islands anticipated with high tide cycle
According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the best chance for coastal impacts will occur in the afternoon hours around the peak daily high tide cycle through Sunday in the typical vulnerable low-lying coastal areas.
Schatz measures advance to improve fire weather forecasts and promote use of AI to predict extreme weather
Schatz’s provision would mandate fire weather forecasts and warnings be disseminated to remote, isolated, or rural communities as effectively as anywhere else in the country.
Innovators encouraged to apply for Kaua‘i County grant program
Fiscal year 2025 Innovation Grants applications are being accepted now. The intent of the program is to deploy innovation on Kaua‘i in small business, technology, transportation, agriculture, local manufacturing, creative industries, workforce development, circular economies, tourism destination management and product development.
Saturday: Kaua‘i Museum hosting free event with author of new book on island statues, monuments
The museum is also attempting to raise the half a million dollars needed to install a fence following chronic destructive activity.
Weston-Webb of Kaua‘i dominates world’s No. 1 surfer, advances to quarterfinals of Olympics contest
Tatiana Weston-Webb, competing for her birth country of Brazil, delivered a performance hailed as “text book power surfing.”
Lane and road closure notices for Pu’uwai Road extended through August
Work continues on the Kalāheo Water Systems Improvement project.
Closure scheduled for portion of Kūhiō Highway
The closure is to allow for tree trimming, rock scaling and debris removal.
Noise advisory on Aug. 5 for Kalāheo Water Systems Improvement Project
Nearby residents may experience construction related noises, vibration and an increase of equipment traveling on the road.
State approves Hawaiian Telcom cable franchises for Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i counties
The state of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Cable Television Division has approved Hawaiian Telcom’s cable franchise applications for the respective counties of Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i.
5 people displaced after structure fire in Kapa‘a
Kaua‘i Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Kahuna Road in Kapa‘a on Tuesday at approximately 4:15 p.m.
First installment of Kaua‘i real property taxes coming due
Kaua‘i County officials report tax bills were mailed out on July 20.
New website launched as guide to explore Hawai‘i’s state lands, beaches, coastal waters
The Department of Land and Natural Resources’ jurisdiction encompasses nearly 1.3 million acres of state lands, beaches and coastal waters as well as 750 miles of coastline.
Temporary water service shutdown scheduled in Kekaha
The shutdown is to allow county crews to conduct hydrant and service lateral replacement and install a new hydrant valve in the service area.
Traffic fatalities increase by 17% statewide
Of the 59 fatalities this year, 12 reports listed excessive speeding as the primary factor, eight cited suspected impairment and additional reckless driving behaviors such as not wearing a helmet, and seven listed multiple contributing factors such as speed, reckless driving, and inattention.
