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Friday, June 07, 2013
star iconFiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Ordinance

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PDF icon Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget

 
Monday, May 06, 2013
star iconKauai County Code

This electronic version is provided for information only and should not be considered the official version of the code. Please consult the official printed version before citing provisions of this code. If inconsistencies exist between this electronic version and the official printed code and/or the underlying ordinances, the official legislation will be considered definitive.

The County Code is available at http://qcode.us/codes/kauaicounty/.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
star iconWaimea Air Quality Study

The County's Office of Economic Development and the State Department of Agriculture today released the results of a study on air quality conducted in Waimea

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Wednesday, March 06, 2013
star iconElectronic Plan Review

Instructions for submitting electronic plans for permitting have been added to the Permitting Information webpage.

 
     
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Friday, June 07, 2013
Electronic Waste Collection

Starting this Friday & Saturday (July 12 & 13) Kauaʻi Resource Center 7:45 am – 4:15 pm. Kauaʻi residents and businesses can now recycle their electronic waste free of charge, every month!

 

Electronic waste, also known as eWaste, includes computers & accessories, televisions, office equipment, audio & video equipment, handheld devices, and more. All brands of eWaste will be accepted free of charge, no quantity limits.

 

Future eWaste collections will take place every second Friday and Saturday of the month from 7:45 am - 4:15 pm at the Kauaʻi Resource Center 3460 Ahukini Road (near airport and fronting the Līhuʻe Transfer Station.

 

For more information, call the County Recycling Office at 241-4841 or visit our website at kauai.gov/recycling. Help keep our garden isle green – recycle your eWaste.

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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Junior and Keiki Junior Lifeguard Program

The Junior Lifeguard Program (open to Kauai youth ages 13-17) and Keiki Junior Lifeguard Program (open to Kauai youth ages 8-12) teaches Ocean Safety and valuable lifesaving skills. See the flyers and waiver form below, which are also available at all lifeguard towers around Kauai, and Fire Department headquarters in Lihue.

PDF iconJunior Lifeguard Program Flyer

PDF iconKeiki Junior Lifeguard Program Flyer

PDF iconKeiki and Junior Lifeguard Waiver Form 2013

 
     
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Go to press releases section 6/18/2013 4:46:03 PM - KPD offers tips on preventing property crime - LĪHU'E – Kaua'i police are noticing a rise in burglaries across the island and are working diligently to apprehend offenders, but the department is offering tips to citizens on how to protect their private property before a crime occurs.  

Go to press releases section 6/18/2013 1:24:18 PM - DOW customers can now access their billing information online -

LĪHU'E – Department of Water (DOW) officials today announced the launch of its eBill Presentment and eStatement initiative. The new online service offers DOW customers the opportunity to access their billing information 24 hours a day.

 

Go to press releases section 6/18/2013 12:03:35 PM - Attn: Kalāheo, Oma‘o and Lāwa‘i residents -

KALĀHEO – The residents of Kalāheo, Oma‘o or Lāwa‘i that were unable to attend the kick-off events for the South Kaua'i Community Plan update are encouraged to share their thoughts on the future of their communities at a workshop scheduled next week.

 

Go to press releases section 6/14/2013 3:58:42 PM - Update on adolescent drug treatment and healing center scheduled for June 27 meeting -

LĪHU‘E – The public is invited to attend a meeting regarding an update on the adolescent drug treatment and healing center and to provide their input. The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Līhu'e Neighborhood Center.

 

Go to press releases section 6/14/2013 3:13:54 PM - Work at Hanapēpē sewer pump station to start June 17 -

HANAPĒPĒ – The replacement of valves and auxiliary work at the Hanapēpē sewer pump station located adjacent to the Hanapēpē fire station is scheduled for next week. The weeklong project will begin on Monday, June 17 with work hours set for 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. barring any unforeseen circumstances.