News

Lane closures scheduled for Haleko Road and Pua Loke St.Jan. 5 to 9

Published on December 17, 2025

LĪHU'E – The Department of Public Works and its contractor, GEOLABS, are announcing single lane closures along Haleko Road, between Rice Street and Nāwiliwili Road, and Pua Loke Street, between Haleko Road and Puaiki Street, from January 5 to 9, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Mayor Kawakami signs KCAAP to strengthen island resilience

Published on December 17, 2025

LĪHU‘E – On Wednesday, December 17, Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami signed the Kaua‘i Climate Adaptation and Action Plan (KCAAP), marking an important step in the County of Kaua‘i’s long-term work to prepare for climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Student Detained at ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School; No Active Threat

Published on December 17, 2025

‘ELE‘ELE – At approximately 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, officers were dispatched to ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School regarding a student reportedly in possession of a handgun. Officers immediately located and detained the student without incident.

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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.

Blessing held for Kapa‘a Homesteads Tanks Project

Published on July 17, 2025

KAPA‘A – The Department of Water (DOW) and contractor Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company Inc., (HDCC) held a blessing ceremony on Friday, July 11 to commence the Kapaʻa Homesteads Tanks Project. This project will construct two 0.5 million-gallon storage tanks, totaling 1 million gallons, along with necessary storm drain improvements. Additionally, approximately 1,700 linear feet of water lin

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Events

Goodwill Reuse Collection Event

December 19, 2025

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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