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June 12, 11:50 a.m., County of Kaua‘i, Kekaha brush fire

Published on June 12, 2025

The Kaua‘i Fire Department responded to brush fire in Kekaha near the bottom of Kokee Road on Thursday, June 12.

Road closures for tree trimming and removal on Koki Road June 18

Published on June 12, 2025

The Department of Public Works and its contractor, The Cutting-Edge Land Clearing Solutions, are announcing lane closures and intermittent road closures along portions of Koki Road on Wednesday, June 18, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Lane closures scheduled for repairs on Waha Road June 17 and 18

Published on June 12, 2025

The Department of Public Works and its contractor, GP Roadway Solutions, are announcing lane closures along portions of Waha Road on Tuesday, June 17, and Wednesday, June 18, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

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DOW invites the public to discuss the Hanalei Water Line Improvements

Published on June 03, 2025

LĪHUʻE – The Department of Water (DOW) invites the public to attend an upcoming event to discuss the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project. Join the DOW on Tuesday, June 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hanalei Elementary School Cafeteria located at 5-5415 Kūhiō Highway in Hanalei.

DOW partners with KEO’s meal delivery programs

Published on May 30, 2025

LĪHUʻE – In advance of the 2025 hurricane season, the Department of Water (DOW) has partnered with Kauai Economic Opportunity Inc. (KEO) to encourage water emergency preparedness through programs for Meals on Wheels, Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing. During May, participants of these programs each received a complimentary 20-liter water storage container with their meal delivery.

May 28, UPDATE: Water conservation request continues for Hanalei

Published on May 28, 2025

5/28/25 HANALEI AND ʻANINI – The water conservation request for Department of Water (DOW) customers in the Hanalei community and ʻAnini Beach areas remains in place until further notice. Customers are asked to continue water conservation efforts in order to maintain water services and avoid a full water service outage.

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