Kauai News

The Department of Public Works Wastewater Management Division will begin repairs on May 8 through May 9 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

“Coco Palms has received all necessary permit approvals from the County and through that process, they affirmed the project’s ability to tie into the municipal wastewater system,” said Reed Capitalʻs communications representative Shane Peters.

Following the flooding event in April, Kaua‘i County consultants inspected county bridges across the island and determined that the Niumalu Bridge was unsafe for motorists, prompting an immediate shutdown.

KFD is partnering with the Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization on a wildfire preparedness learning series for large landowners and land stewards.

A caravan is planned to get Ka‘ū residents to Hilo on Monday for the Windward Planning Commission’s special meeting.

“We are pleased to see a lower number of rescues in the first four months of 2024,” said Fire Chief Michael Gibson.

This year’s theme is “Who Protects Hawaiʻi? We All Do,” underscoring the collaborative approach necessary to address and effectively manage the risks invasive species pose.

The 2024 Summer Fun Program will run from June 17 to July 26, on weekdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays. It’s open to children 5 to 11 years old.

House speaker says this year was incredibly productive for the chamber, which made significant progress on its priorities including tax relief for asset limited, income constrained, employed families.

First responders rescued an injured 65-year-old male Washington visitor in Princeville on Friday, May 3.

Administrators confirmed St. Catherine’s closure on Friday, after parents staged a failed attempt to save the school in mid-March.

The program will help locate and safeguard missing persons who are elderly or are cognitively impaired or developmentally disabled.

No injuries or damaged structures were reported. as a result of three small blazes near ‘Ehukai Road and a 4.3-acre fire in an area called Crack 14.

The 36-year-old woman, who apparently became dehydrated, declined medical treatment after being transported to Princeville Airport and was released.

Rain has resulted in stormwater runoff entering into coastal waters. The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and storm water runoff.

Kaua’i County Council members held a briefing on AT&T’s plan to place a 5G cell tower on a house lot in Ha’ena during a committee meeting on Wednesday, as community residents filled the chambers to speak out against the proposed construction.

The change is because of scheduled equipment repairs, which could be finished as early as Saturday. All other services at the facility are still available.

To make the scam appear credible, callers could use real information about the victim, real court addresses and names of court or law enforcement officials.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health and its partners are joining together to encourage Hawaiʻi residents to foster acceptance of mental health care and end the prejudice and discrimination that create barriers to seeking treatment.

House Bill 2298, introduced by Big Island state Rep. Nicole Lowen, mandates that as of July 1, 2027, any coffee labeled or advertised with a Hawaiʻi geographic origin must consist of at least 51% coffee, by weight, from that region.