Kauai News
Brush fire near Kapa‘a Bypass Road determined to be accidental
The fire was deemed under control at approximately 2:30 p.m., and fully extinguished shortly before 3:30 p.m., leaving roughly 10 acres of land scorched.
Opossum captured in Honolulu outside a downtown office building
Although opossums are less likely to carry rabies than other mammals, they are carriers of parasites and other diseases.
Water conservation request continues for customers in ‘Ōmao and Kōloa
Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only, such as cooking, drinking and sanitation needs.
Neighbor Island contestants to take the stage in Hawai‘i’s Finest Talent Contest on O‘ahu
Neighbor island artists will be flown to O‘ahu, courtesy of Southwest Airlines, and will enjoy accommodations provided by The SurfJack Hotel & Swim Club.
‘Our generation’s big infrastruture moment’: Feds push ‘Pay’ on $149.5M to get Hawai‘i 100% internet connected
The funds come from the Internet for All initiative, which provides a total of $65 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand high-speed internet accees in communities throughout the United States. On the Big Island, that includes 7,970 unserved and 295 underserved homes and businesses.
Kapaʻa brush fire contained; roads reopen
Kaua‘i police have reopened Kapa‘a Bypass and Olohena roads as of 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, as firefighters have cleared the scene.
ʻTaken from us too soon’: Family, friends share messages following fatal helicopter crash
Pilot Guy Croydon, 69, was flying a Robinson R44 helicopter operating with the tour company Ali’i Kaua‘i Air Tours and Charters, when it crashed for reasons currently under investigation, on Thursday, July 11. Also on board were passengers James Quintua, 60, and his wife Amy Nichole Ruark Quinta, 53.
No homes destroyed following brush fire in West Kaua‘i; blaze is 100% contained
Fire Prevention Bureau is continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.
Info-sessions to educate Kaua‘i residents on broadband equity and funding
The federal government allocated $149.5 million to Hawaiʻi to fund internet infrastructure buildout to locations with no or substandard access.
Lane closures scheduled for portions of Liliuokalani Street in Kīlauea July 18 and July 19
One lane will remain open to accommodate alternating traffic in both directions. Access will be provided for residents in the area.
Update: American Red Cross shelters closed following containment of West Kaua‘i brush fire
Approximately 150 people sought shelter on Monday.
State monitoring Kauaʻi brush fire for air quality, behaviorial health impacts
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages those impacted by the fire to take appropriate action to protect against smoke exposure.
Update: Brush fire in Kaumakani 100% contained; about 1,000 acres scorched
Power is being preserved in Waimea in order to support Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital and the established emergency shelter at the Waimea Gym. Waimea residents are encouraged to conserve power to the greatest extent possible.
Hanapēpē Bridge to close as Kaua‘i County begins upgrades to structure
The Department of Public Works and Kiewit West Infrastructure Co. will begin work on the road and bridge starting July 22 and will continue till April 11, 2025.
British Army soldiers win World’s Toughest Row, reaching Kaua‘i after 36 days of rowing
Adam Siggs, Joshua Warne, Adam Sedgwick and Richard Wilkinson are serving members of the Corps of Royal Engineers.
Hawai‘i Pacific Health provides funding for home loans to support Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity
Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity is working on several projects across the Garden Island that will when completed, provide affordable homes for more than 300 Kaua‘i families.
Search for pilot, passenger suspended after helicopter crash near Nāpali Coast on Kaua‘i
Missing are 69-year-old Guy Croyden, pilot of the helicopter, and 60-year-old James Quintua, one of the passengers.
Tree trimming, removal scheduled along portions of Waewae Road
Motorists are advised to make the appropriate arrangements to accommodate the necessary closures and allow extra time to get to destinations.
World’s Toughest Row’s victors set to reach Hanalei Bay on Sunday – after more than one month at sea
In a wrestle for podium places, teams from all over the world have fought their way across 2,800 miles of ocean.
Update: High surf advisory extended for south-facing shores on Kaua‘i, elsewhere
Large breaking waves are anticipated building Sunday to eight to 12 feet.
