Kauai News
Water conservation request issued for some residents in Princeville
The Department of Water, in cooperation with Princeville Utilities Co., Inc., issued the request for those customers on Anini Road, Kalihiwai Valley Estates and a portion of Kūhiō Highway; near Hanalei Plantation Road in Princeville, until further notice.
AARP and Sen. Schatz bust myths about Social Security
AARP Hawaiʻi and US Senator Brian Schatz have announced an upcoming telephone forum to discuss the future of Social Security on its 89th birthday.
Kaua‘i Police Department’s records office will have modified hours for Statehood Day
Normal hours of operation will resume on Aug. 19.
International Vaʻa Federation World Sprint Championships kicks off this week on Big Island
A total of 1,866 teams will compete, with 333 from Hawai‘i alone.
Licensee percentage fees for Department of Liquor Control coming due
Late submissions will be subject to a daily penalty.
Volcano Watch – Kīlauea’s 2019-2020 lake: Recalling the watery
Monitoring and understanding the lake was important because the presence of water increased the possibility of violent phreatic (steam-driven) explosions once Kīlauea erupted again, as there have been such eruptions in Kīlauea’s past.
Incumbent council members lead in primary election results
The results show that former mayor and current council member Bernard Carvalho Jr. leads the way with 7.6% of the votes (6,282), followed by longtime Council Chair Mel Rapozo in second with 7.3% (6,065).
Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: Aug. 10-16
In observance of Statehood Day on Aug. 16, there will be no contraflow and no lane closures, unless otherwise permitted.
Kaua‘i Police names new deputy chief after position was vacant for 2 years
Born and raised on Kaua‘i, the new deputy chief has been on the police force for 25 years.
Discussion continues for long-term solution on near-capacity Kaua‘i landfill
“I’m scared. Cost-wise, We’re talking about waste to energy and landfills that cost hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars to construct. Where do we get that from?” said County Council Chair Mel Rapozo.
Update: Missing Kapa‘a man’s body found in Wailua
Anyone with information the man’s whereabouts is urged to call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711.
Lāhainā Paddle Out: A one-year commemoration of lives lost in wildfire disaster
Several hundred people paddled surfboards and canoes, and hundreds more watched from shore at Hanaka‘ō‘ō Beach Park on Thursday morning in a Lahaina Paddle Out event to commemorate lives lost and changed forever by the Lahaina wildfire disaster a year ago.
Road closure scheduled in Līhu‘e for private waterline installation
Eha Street will be closed to both eastbound and westbound traffic from Aug. 15 to Oct. 15.
Utah man shares tale of family’s near-death experience on Kalalau trail in new book
“People don’t get swept down our rivers and typically make it out,” said Kauaʻi Fire Captain Aaron Hawthorne.
Maui wildfires one year later: Governor signs off on transition of Mokuʻula from the state to Maui County for its cultural restoration
As state, county and federal leaders gathered to reflect on the one year mark since the devastating Maui wildfires, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. announced he signed papers to “purposefully transition” Mokuʻula from the state to Maui County for its cultural restoration.
East Kaua‘i path joins Rails-to-Trails Hall of Fame
The trail was among three nominees voted on by the public between Jul. 26 and Aug. 4, 2024, securing nearly 45% of the vote.
Maui wildfires one year later: UH research continues to assess impacts, support recovery
Within days of the worst natural disaster in state history, University of Hawaiʻi researchers began providing assistance and support on multiple fronts, including providing direct support and assessing the environmental impact and the long-term health outcomes of residents. They have also studied how to improve disaster preparedness and wildfire mitigation efforts and worked to determine the short- and long-term economic impacts.
Costco to roll out membership card scanners for entrance into warehouse
Over the coming months, scanning devices will be rolled out where members must scan their physical or digital membership card by placing the barcode or QR code against the scanner.
Kaua‘i County reminds public to report sightings of invasive rose-ringed parakeets
Kaua‘i County is looking to residents, local businesses and visitors to report sightings of the invasive birds through a survey.
