Kauai News
County of Kaua‘i issues reminder of upcoming job fair
Over 50 businesses representing a variety of industries on Kaua‘i will offer an assortment of employment opportunities at the job fair.
Monthly donation event scheduled at Kaua‘i Resource Center
Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes.
Celebrate Earth Day with Kaua‘i County and the community college
The festivities promise a day filled with fun, learning, and delicious free food in honor of the island and those who work tirelessly to sustain community food systems.
Damage assessments, clean-up continue on Kaua‘i; farmers, ranchers advised to document damages
You must notify the Farm Services Agency within 72 hours of a crop loss becoming apparent for hand-harvested crops and certain perishable crops.
Niumalu Bridge closed until further notice due to flood damage
Residents and businesses in the area will be advised to use Hulemalu Road as a detour.
Kaua‘i man accused of negligent homicide after reportedly hitting a man with his vehicle
On Monday, at approximately 3 p.m., police arrested Jacob Saylor, 43, of Kīlauea, in connection with the incident.
Online registration for keiki, junior lifeguard programs begins May 1
The free programs offer ocean safety awareness and lifesaving skills instruction. Enrollment is limited.
Applications to Homeowner Assistance Fund program on Kaua‘i closes May 1
The HAF programs were funded through the American Rescue Plan signed into law by the Biden Administration with the goal of preventing foreclosure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both counties of Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i participate in this program.
Rising seas eating away at underground infrastructure globally, according to UH study
According to the study, led by UH coastal geologist Shellie Habel, cities with buried infrastructure are most at risk for corrosion and system failures due to interaction with this shallower and saltier groundwater.
12 hikers rescued in Wailua, Kōke‘e during flash flood warning
Three hikers were rescued at Blue Hole Trail in Wailua in the early afternoon on April 14, and another nine hikers were rescued from the Waimea Canyon in Kōke‘e later that day.
Hanapēpē refuse transfer station reopens
The transfer station was shut down while repairs were being made to the electrical system.
Native Hawaiian snails now recognized by the state
Gov. Josh Green signed into law House Bill 1899, which recognizes nine native snail species as state snails.
Shaka documentary to debut at film festival in Los Angeles
The producer/writer of the film said his initial goal was to produce a 20-minute short for classroom use but the story turned out to be bigger than anyone could have imagined.
Storm brings damages to Kaua‘i including a drill rig on the mauka Wailua River Bridge rail
The goal is to reopen the southbound bridge this morning and close for nightly debris removal from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the rest of the week.
Photographer coming to Hawai‘i will capture islands’ roller derby culture with classic style
Brittany R. Bradley employs the wet-plate collodion process to create modern-day examples of ambrotypes and tintypes.
Update: Flood watch has also been canceled
Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches early this morning.
State conversation about Big Island’s official name sparks minor controversy
The Hawai‘i Board of Geographic Names during its April 2 meeting began a discussion about possibly changing the island’s official name in the U.S. Geological Survey’s Geographic Names Information System, or GNIS.
Kaua‘i students’ musical production ‘Anastasia’ opens in Līhu‘e this Friday
The 60-minute production – based on the 1997 animated film of the same name – will be staged at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
County of Kauaʻi officials assessing damages following recent storm
Two displaced boats were found damaged at Running Waters, a nearby beach in Lihuʻe. One of the boats reportedly had a person on it, who was able to swim safely to shore.
