Kauai News
Kauaʻi Community College’s honeybees are among the last disease-free hives in Hawai’i
Bee populations in the United States are declining due to a parasite called the Varroa mite that’s also been found on Oahu and the Big Island. Kauaʻi Community College’s Apiary Project has one of the few disease-free honeybee sites left in the state.
Lane closures for sections of Kapa‘a from Oct. 2 to Oct. 6
The closure is necessary for roadway construction. During this time, lanes will be shifted to help accommodate for the construction. Please note that Kawaihau, Hau’a’ala, and Mailihuna Road will experience temporary road narrowing. Additionally, please note that during student pick-up and drop-off times, work effort will be minimized to help accommodate both Kapa‘a High School and the elementary schools.
Kaua‘i County Water Department goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Water Department employees will wear pink work shirts featuring a pink remembrance ribbon on Wednesdays throughout October.
Firefighters extinguish fire in Kalāheo Thursday; two individuals displaced
Personnel from the Kalāheo and Hanapēpē fire stations, Rescue 3, the Fire Prevention Bureau, Kaua‘i Police Department, and the on-duty Battalion Chief responded to the incident.
Hanapēpē refuse transfer station closed Saturday
The closure is necessary for crews to haul green waste. For the safety of crew members of the public during the green waste hauling, all services will be closed on Saturday.
Officials advise no swimming at Brennecke’s Beach due to shark sighting
Officials received reports of a possible 7-foot shark near Brennecke’s Beach on Wednesday.
Woman dies following Līhu‘e traffic crash Wednesday
At approximately 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, KPD and Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a report of a traffic crash involving a motor vehicle and pedestrian near mile marker 2.5 on Kapule Highway in Līhu‘e.
Road closures scheduled for portions of Waipouli Road in Kapa‘a starting Wednesday
The closure is for road surfacing work.
Kaua‘i County Agency on Elderly Affairs symposium to focus on fraud and scam prevention
Resource tables with providers within the community will be open for viewing prior to and following the one-hour presentation by Kupuna Alert Partners, which begins promptly at 10 a.m.
Kaua‘i firefighters extinguish 12-acre brush fire in Anahola – arson suspected
No injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged. However, first responders advised homes along Pilipoli Road to evacuate as a precaution.
One more Lāhainā fire victim identified by police: death toll is 97, unaccounted for is 22
The Maui Police Department identified one more victim of the Aug. 8 Lahaina fire on Monday: Matsuyuki Osato, 83, of Lahaina.
Kapa‘a swimming pool to temporarily close
The closure will allow for crews to complete electrical work.
New census data confirms more Native Hawaiians reside on the continent than in Hawai’i
U.S. Census data indicate that in 2020, 47% of Native Hawaiians lived in Hawaiʻi, while 53% resided on the continent.
Deadline nears to apply for real property tax relief, exemptions
If you are a primary resident of the island and not already receiving a home exemption or related tax credit, you could be eligible to file a claim to reduce the real property taxes on your home.
No injuries reported following structure fire in Līhu‘e
After an investigation by the KFD Prevention Bureau, the cause of the fire was deemed undetermined.
Hiker dies at Waipo‘o Falls on Kaua‘i
Foul play is not suspected in the death of 66-year-old Mark Debarr of California and an autopsy is pending.
Kapa‘a High teacher named as finalist for Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year
The annual honor is presented to a teacher selected from more than 13,000 state educators.
Kaua‘i gets electrified with National Drive Electric Week
The events will offer attendees the opportunity to test drive EV models from various dealers, learn the benefits of EV ownership, ask experts on the latest technologies, and more.
Kaua‘i led counties in hotel performance last month, new report shows
Kaua‘i led the counties in August 2023 and achieved revene per available room (RevPAR) of $357 (+9.2% vs. 2022, +70.7% vs. 2019), with an average daily rate (ADR) at $444 (+6.4% vs. 2022, +56.5% vs. 2019) and occupancy of 80.4 percent (+2.1 percentage points vs. 2022, +6.7 percentage points vs. 2019).
