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Water service shutdown on a portion of Kīlauea Road on April 7

Published on March 31, 2026

KĪLAUEA – The Department of Water (DOW) and contractor, Hawai’i Pacific Trenchless Inc., have scheduled a water service shutdown on a portion of Kīlauea Road, from the area near the intersection with Kauapea Road and ending at the Kīlauea Lighthouse. The water service shutdown will begin on April 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. and will conclude at 5 p.m., weather permitting.

New Era Begins at KPD as Chief Rudy Tai Assumes Command

Published on March 30, 2026

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department held a Change of Command ceremony this afternoon at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall in Līhu‘e to mark the official transition of leadership from outgoing Interim Police Chief Elliott Kalani Ke to incoming Police Chief Rudy Tai.

Household Hazardous Waste scheduled for April 11 to 12

Published on March 30, 2026

The Public Works Solid Waste Division would like to remind residents that Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events are set for April 11 to 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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County of Kauaʻi Life’s Choices Awards $1 Million

Published on February 27, 2026

LĪHUʻE, KAUAʻI – Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Like today announced the recipients of $1,000,000 in grant funding. 13 non-profit community organizations will be receiving grants through the Life’s Choices Adult and Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Abuse Grant Program.

Limited access to DOW on August 1-2

Published on July 23, 2025

LĪHUʻE – The Department of Water (DOW) announces that road construction will take place at the end of Pua Loke Street in Līhuʻe on July 25-26, from 7 a.m to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting. This construction is necessary for the installation of an access gate near the entrance to the DOW parking lot.

Water service shutdown scheduled in Kalāheo July 23 and 24

Published on July 17, 2025

KALĀHEO – The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown in Kalāheo on Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Water service will be turned off for customers to allow the contractor, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company Inc. (HDCCI), to connect a new water line as part of the Kalāheo Water Systems Improvements Project.

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Goodwill Reuse Collection Event

April 17, 2026

Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes.

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