LIHUE – On Thursday, May 16, Vicente Kote Kapika Hilario, age 26 of Anahola, was found guilty after a jury trial of two Counts of Place to Keep Pistol or Revolver, two counts of Carrying or Possessing a Loaded Firearm on a Public Highway, Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Second Degree, and Promoting a Dangerous Drug in the Third Degree. The jury deliberated less than two hours after hearing three days of testimony. read more ...

KOLOA –Firefighters responded to a house fire that broke out overnight on Mana Hema Place in Koloa. read more ...

WAIPOULI – The Department of Water (DOW) has scheduled a water outage for customers in the Kapa‘a – Waipouli area on Thursday, May 16, from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning.

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LĪHU'E -- The Department of Water (DOW) announced that it will hold public informational meetings around the island to discuss the Kahili Horizontal Directional-Drilled (HDD) Well & Energy Savings Project.

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LĪHU‘E – The Agency on Elderly Affairs invites seniors to an upcoming workshop as part of the Better Choices, Better Health workshop series.
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KOKEE – Missing hiker Pam Wilcox Dohrman, age 72 of Hanalei, was located Monday morning off the Kaluapuhi Trail after spending two nights in the valley with little food and water. read more ...

KIPU – The westbound lane of Kaumuali‘i Highway, near mile marker 5 in Kīpū, was closed for roughly an hour following a two-car collision Monday afternoon. read more ...

LĪHU‘E, HAWAI‘I: In an effort to increase transparency and reduce the use of paper, the Kaua‘i County Council, through the Office of the County Clerk, has made the recently codified version of the Kaua‘i County Code 1987, as amended (KCC), available on the Council’s Website. read more ...

LĪHU‘E – Kaua'i residents and businesses will now be able to recycle their electronic waste every month free of charge. read more ...

KOKEE – Missing hiker Pam Wilcox Dohrman, age 72 of Hanalei, was located Monday morning off the Kaluapuhi Trail in Kokee.  read more ...

HANAPĒPĒ – The Department of Public Works has scheduled a one-day closure of the old Hanapēpē Bridge on Friday, May 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. read more ...

HANALEI – The Hanalei refuse transfer station is temporarily not accepting green waste due to muddy conditions. read more ...

KOKEE – The search for Pamela Wilcox Dohrman, 72, of Hanalei, has turned up no sign of the missing hiker and will resume on Monday morning. 

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KOKEE – The search continues this afternoon for a woman who was reported missing in Kokee yesterday. 

 

 

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KOKEE – The search continues this afternoon for a woman who was reported missing in Kokee yesterday. 

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LĪHU'E – The Kaua'i Police Department will take part in celebrating National Police Week with several public events from Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17. read more ...

LĪHU‘E – The Agency on Elderly Affairs and the Office of the Mayor recognized 10 of Kauai’s na kupuna who were nominated for the 2013 Outstanding Male and Female Older American awards. read more ...

KILAUEA – The HI5 Certified Redemption Center (CRC) in Kīlauea has changed its operating days to Tuesdays and Fridays, and has expanded the items accepted to all types of recyclables, including non-HI5 glass, non-HI5 plastic #1 & #2, non-HI5 metal food and beverage containers foil and pans, newspaper, mixed paper, and corrugated cardboard.  read more ...

LĪHU'E – The 35th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk is scheduled for this Saturday, starting at 7 a.m. read more ...

LĪHU‘E – Per the requirements of the Kaua‘i County Charter, Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr.  has delivered his supplemental budget proposal for fiscal year 2014 (FY14) to the Kaua‘i County Council. 

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LĪHU'E – The Kaua'i Police Department is encouraging interested individuals to apply to become a police Radio Dispatcher. read more ...

LĪHU‘E, HAWAI‘I: In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Historic County Building, the Kaua‘i County Council and the Office of the County Clerk will be offering free open house tours on Thursday, May 9, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. in the lobby of the Historic County Building.  read more ...

LĪHU'E – The Kaua'i Police Department continues to ask for the public’s help in locating runaway Mahina Rivera-Denning.  read more ...

LĪHU'E – Kaua'i firefighters and the county’s Air 1 Rescue helicopter have been busy airlifting injured hikers from trails across the island this week.  read more ...

LĪHU'E – County officials announced today that four affordable properties are now available for sale to income-qualified, first-time homebuyers through the Homebuyer Loan Program. To be eligible, applicants must be on the county’s Affordable Housing Wait List.

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LĪHU‘E – A queen-size quilt, Portuguese bean soup, and Mona Lee’s famous banana bread are among the many items that helped the county’s Relay for Life team raise more than $13,000 for this year’s campaign.

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LĪHU'E – Kaua'i Police Chief Darryl D. Perry along with the County of Kaua'i Police Commission recognized the department’s Officer of the Month at last month’s commission meeting held on April 26 at the Pi‘ikoi Building. read more ...

KALĀHEO – The Roads Division will be trimming trees next week along Kuli Road in Kalāheo between residences numbered 4568 and 4584. The project is scheduled on May 8 and 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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OMAO – Two people were hospitalized this morning following a three-car collision on Kaumuali‘i Highway in the vicinity of Knudsen Gap. read more ...

LIHUE - Kauai County Council Chair Jay Furfaro issued a statement today regarding the Planning Commission's action to revoke permits for Coco Palms.

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LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Planning Commission today affirmed the March 28, 2013 order of Hearings Officer Richard Nakamura to revoke permits held by Coco Palms Ventures LLC’s to rebuild the property which was damaged in 1992 during Hurricane Iniki. 

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County officials announced that registration for the annual Hershey’s Track and Field Meet will be held from May 1 to May 8. The program is open to youngsters ages nine to 14 who were born between 1999 and 2004.

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KAPAA – Police have arrested a suspect in the death of 21-year-old Kapa‘a woman Kendra Lewis. read more ...

LĪHU'E – County officials are reminding the public that the county’s plans to go paperless with building applications will be moving into the next phase this week. Effective May 1, building applications that are submitted electronically will receive priority over paper-based applications.

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KAPAA – Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 21-year-old Kapa‘a woman who was discovered dead Friday afternoon.  read more ...

HANALEI – The Department of Water has issued a water conservation notice effective until 6 p.m. this evening for the Hanalei-Waipa area. All customers in the affected and surrounding areas are urged to conserve water and restrict water consumption to essential uses only during this time. Essential needs include: cooking; bathing; and toilet flushing.

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LĪHU'E – On Thursday, April 25, 2013, Philip Papagayo, Jr., 23 of Kapaa, was sentenced to concurrent five-year prison terms for firearm, reckless endangering, and terroristic threatening charges arising out of a 2009 incident.  read more ...

POʻIPŪ – Anyone interested in sharing their ideas on how to transform the south shore into a walkable, welcoming and healthy community is encouraged to attend the Poʻipū Road Design Workshop scheduled May 10, 11 and 13.

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LĪHU'E – One of the most utilized chapters of the Kaua'i County Code is getting an overhaul. Adopted in 1972, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO), which regulates land use and development on Kaua'i, is in the process of being updated by the Planning Department with the assistance of the consulting firm Helber, Hastert and Fee.

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Green waste is now being accepted at all refuse transfer stations. The service was suspended yesterday at the Hanalei, Kapa‘a and Hanapēpē transfer stations due to the weather.

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LĪHU‘E – The Roads Division will be doing shoulder work on Haleko Road next week to improve drainage in the area. The project is scheduled to start on Monday, April 29, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is expected to be completed in three days weather permitting.

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HANALEI – The Department of Water’s (DOW) planned water outage for the Hanalei area on Thursday, April 25, from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. the next morning will affect a much smaller area than previously announced.

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Due to muddy conditions caused by the weather, green waste is not being accepted today at all refuse transfer stations except for Līhu'e.

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LĪHU'E – Ocean Safety officials announce that registration for the both the Keiki and Junior Lifeguard programs will begin on Wednesday, May 1. read more ...

LĪHU'E – County officials announced that tomorrow’s Planning Commission meeting will be postponed until next week. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 30, starting at 9 a.m. in the Mo‘ikeha Building, meeting room 2A/B.

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Due to safety concerns caused by the weather, the Hanalei, Kapa‘a and Hanapēpē refuse transfer stations are temporarily not accepting green waste, scrap metal and appliances.

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Two men involved in Kaua‘i crime spree face lengthy sentences for numerous burglaries, thefts and car break-ins read more ...

LĪHU'E – County officials today announced that its annual auction on foreclosed real property is scheduled on Thursday, May 16. The auction will be held at the Līhu'e Civic Center, Mo‘ikeha Building, Room 2A/B, starting at 9 a.m.

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LĪHU‘E – The Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the annual Mayor’s Age Group Track Meet is scheduled next weekend at Vidinha Stadium. The event will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and the following day, the meet will start at 11 a.m.

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LĪHUʻE – Another opportunity to safely and anonymously dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs is coming up next week. The public is encouraged to turn in their old medications on Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kauaʻi Police Department, 3990 Kaʻana Street in Līhuʻe.

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The Department of Water (DOW) has scheduled a water outage for the Hanalei area on Thursday, April 25, from 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. the next morning. The shutdown will allow the department’s contractor, MEI Corporation, to connect a newly installed waterline to the existing system. read more ...

LĪHU'E – The Solid Waste Division recently awarded $40,000 in recycling and waste diversion grants to local organizations.

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LĪHU'E – The Kaua'i Police Department is supporting the statewide and national campaign for “Distracted Driving Awareness Month” by increasing enforcement of Hawai'i’s distracted driving laws.  read more ...

LĪHU'E – According to a report issued today by Kaua'i Film Commissioner Art Umezu, the first three months of 2013 brought a flurry of film activities to the Garden Isle.

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LĪHU'E – County officials are reminding the public that the changes to the administrative rules that were approved in February by the Planning Commission take effect on Monday, April 15.

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LĪHU'E – In light of the tragic events that occurred in Boston today, Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr., the Kaua'i County Council, the Kaua'i Civil Defense Agency, and the Kaua'i Police Department join together to offer their condolences to those affected and restore a sense of security within our local community. read more ...

LĪHU‘E  – The Kekaha landfill and all transfer stations are open today as scheduled.  Services at the Hanapēpē Transfer Station are limited to mixed waste only. 

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KAPAA – A Kapaa man was arrested following a single-car collision on Kuamoo Road Saturday afternoon. read more ...

LĪHU‘E – The severe thunderstorm watch for Kaua‘i has been extended to 8:00 p.m. this evening.

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LĪHU‘E  – The Kekaha landfill remains closed and greenwaste is not being accepted at County facilities due to severe weather conditions. 

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LĪHU‘E – The National Weather Service has placed Kaua‘i in a severe thunderstorm warning until 10:45 a.m. this morning. 

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KEKAHA – The landfill in Kekaha will be closed until further notice due to reported lightning in the area.

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LĪHU‘E – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 2 pm this afternoon for the island of Kaua’i, in particular the Līhu‘e area. 

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LĪHUʻE – The severe thunderstorm watch for Kauaʻi has been cancelled, however Kauaʻi and Niʻihau remain in a flash flood watch until 6:00 a.m. Sunday.

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LĪHU'E –Judge Kathleen Watanabe today sentenced Justin Berry to a five-year prison term for felony theft and drug charges arising out of an August 2012 incident.  read more ...

WAILUA – A blessing was held recently for the groundbreaking of a pipeline replacement project in the Wailua Houselots Subdivision.  read more ...

HANAMĀ'ULU – Wastewater officials estimate that 2,500 gallons of sewage overflowed this morning from the same manhole in Hanamā'ulu where a spill occurred last week. In both instances, the spill was due to a blockage in the sewer line.

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LĪHU'E – The 2013 First Hawaiian Bank Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run will be held in Līhu'e this Saturday starting at 7:30 a.m.  read more ...

KŌLOA – Preliminary work for road improvements planned for Kōloa Road started today and is expected to be completed in about a week. Surveyors are collecting topographic data of the area.

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HANAMĀ'ULU – A sewage spill was reported in the Hanamā'ulu area at approximately 7:20 a.m. this morning. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek an alternate route to get to their destination.

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HANAMĀʻULU – Kauaʻi police have closed the right southbound lane on Kūhiʻō Highway, between Hanamāʻulu and Maʻalo Road to allow responding agencies to assess and fix a blocked sewer line.

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HANAMĀʻULU – County officials announced that Kūhiʻō Highway in the Hanamāʻulu area is now completely open. The right southbound lane between Hanamāʻulu and Maʻalo Road had been closed from about 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to allow a Public Works crew to access and fix a blocked sewer line.

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LĪHU'E – County officials announced that there will likely be no quorum at the April 9 Planning Commission meeting due to the absence of three commissioners.

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LĪHU'E – Police have arrested attempted murder suspect Justin Wynn Klein following a multi-agency search that lasted nearly four months.  read more ...

LĪHU'E – A brush fire that broke out in a vacant lot in Līhu'e caused a road closure and the evacuation of a major retailer this afternoon.  read more ...

Ocean Safety officials warn the public that a high surf warning remains in effect for all north and west facing shores on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau until at least 6 a.m. Saturday.
Due to the hazardous conditions, lifeguards have closed all North Shore beaches to swimming today, from Kēʻē Beach to Anahola.

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LĪHU‘E – The Agency on Elderly Affairs announced that 10 people were nominated for the 2013 Outstanding Male and Female Older American awards. The program is designed to honor older adults age 65 and older that have made exceptional contributions to their community.

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KAPAA – A 41-year-old California man died today while swimming in waters off Kapa‘a on the island’s Eastside.
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LĪHU'E -- The Kaua‘i Department of Water (DOW) invites interested community members to next week’s public scoping meeting in Līhu'e for the environmental impact study (EIS) on the proposed exploratory Kahili Horizontal Directional-Drilled Well project. read more ...

LĪHU'E – The Kaua'i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding two runaways. read more ...

HANAMĀ'ULU – Cleanup of a sewage spill of less than 5,000 gallons in Hanamā'ulu due to a blocked sewer line was completed this afternoon with all affected areas being disinfected with granulated chlorine.

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LĪHU'E – The public is invited to comment on the proposed Local Area Plan for July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2017 that was developed by the Kaua'i Workforce Investment Board (KWIB). Members of the KWIB board include representatives from: local businesses; educational institutions; community organizations; and state and county government. The KWIB plan will serve to guide workforce development services on Kaua'i that support anticipated industry growth and employment and training opportunities.

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LĪHU‘E – The Kaua'i Fire Prevention and Ocean Safety bureaus will be promoting fire and ocean safety on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Home Depot in Līhu‘e. read more ...

HANAMĀ'ULU – County officials announced that Kūhi‘ō Highway in the Hanamā'ulu area is now completely open. The right southbound lane had been closed for about three hours to allow a Public Works crew to access and fix a blocked sewer line.

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HANAMĀʻULU – The right southbound lane on Kūhiʻō Highway, between Hanamāʻulu and Maʻalo Road, is temporarily closed to allow a Public Works crew to access and fix a blocked sewer line.

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Ocean Safety officials warn the public that a high surf advisory remains in effect today for all north and west facing shores on Kaua'i and Ni'ihau. read more ...

KŌLOA – County officials announced that the deadline on the intent to bid/qualification applications for the Spouting Horn Park booths has been extended to Friday, April 12, 4 p.m. Nine retail booths, each approximately 10 feet by 8 feet, are being offered to qualified vendors.

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LĪHU'E – Judge Kathleen Watanabe today sentenced Pohaku Matsuura, age 35 of Hanamā'ulu, to 10 years in prison for charges stemming from a three-month crime spree back in 2011.  read more ...

LĪHU'E – The Planning Department has scheduled a multi-faceted event to kick-off the Līhu'e Community Plan update, which encompasses Hanamā'ulu, Līhu'e as well as Puhi. The event will be held on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Līhu'e Civic Center, Pi‘ikoi breezeway.

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Ocean Safety Bureau officials have closed Kalihiwai Bay and all north shore guarded beaches this afternoon due to strong currents. Affected beaches include: Kalihiwai; Keʻe; Haʻena; and Hanalei.

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KOLOA – A 23-year-old motorist slammed into a fire hydrant in Koloa at approximately 10:18 a.m. yesterday morning causing the water to gush into the air like a geyser.

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LĪHU‘E – In recognition of April being Fair Housing Month, the Housing Agency is offering free training on the trends and changes in the Fair Housing law. Landlords, tenants, resident and property managers, association board members, housing agents, as well as the general public are encouraged to attend this event.

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HANALEI - The Department of Water (DOW) has lifted the water conservation request for Hanalei that was put into effect Tuesday night.  read more ...

KŌLOA -- County officials announced that the Kōloa HI-5 bottle redemption center will be open on Easter Sunday, March 31 during its normal hours of operation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center is located next to the Kōloa fire station.

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LĪHU'E – Kauaʻi Police Chief Darryl D. Perry, along with the County of Kauaʻi Police Commission, recognized three officers for their outstanding service at last week's Police Commission meeting held at the Piʻikoi Building.

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The National Weather Service has cancelled the flash flood watch for the island of Kaua'i as the heavy rainfall is moving eastward. Homeowners who sustained damages to their properties due to the weather are encouraged to contact the American Red Cross Līhu'e office at 808-245-4919.

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The National Weather Service has cancelled the flash flood warning for the island of Kaua'i as the rain has subsided and stream levels continue to decline. A flash flood watch remains in effect for the island through this afternoon. Kūhi‘ō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed. All other roadways have been reopened.

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The flash flood warning for the island of Kaua'i has been extended to 2:15 p.m. today, although the northern and windward areas of the island are now experiencing moderate rain.

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Due to muddy conditions caused by the weather, green waste is not being accepted at all refuse transfer stations except for Hanapēpē. If the rainy weather persists, Hanapēpē may also suspend green waste services.

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HANAKĀPĪ'AI – Twelve stranded hikers were airlifted out of Hanakāpī'ai this morning after being stranded in the valley overnight. read more ...

LĪHU‘E – The flash flood warning for the island of Kaua‘i has been extended to 8:15 a.m. today due to continued heavy rain mainly over the interior mountain areas of the island

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LĪHU‘E – The flash flood warning for the island of Kaua‘i has been extended to 5:30 a.m. today due to continuing moderate to heavy rain in the interior and eastern portions of the island, according to the National Weather Service. 

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The flash flood warning for the island of Kaua'i has been extended to 11:15 a.m. today due to continued heavy rain along the northern and windward areas of the island. Kūhiʻō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei bridge remains closed. Hauaʻala Road Bridge near the Kapaʻa stream is also closed due to flooding and debris.

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LĪHU‘E – The flash flood warning for the island of Kaua‘i has been extended to 12:00 midnight.

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HANALEI  - Due to rising waters in the Hanalei River, Kuhio Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei bridge has been closed. 

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HANALEI  - The Department of Water (DOW) is responding to reports of low water pressure in Hanalei. 

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 The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued the following flash flood warning for the island of Kaua’i until 9:15 p.m. this evening: 

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POLIHALE – A family of three was hospitalized last night following a one-car crash that occurred near Polihale Beach. read more ...

LĪHU‘E – County offices, along with all refuse transfer stations, the Kekaha Landfill, Kaua'i Resource Center, and Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools, will be closed in observance of two holidays this week, Tuesday, March 26, Prince Kūhi‘ō Day, and Friday, March 29, Good Friday. The Kaua‘i Bus will be operating on a modified schedule on both holidays. Puhi Metals Recycling Center will be open on Tuesday and closed on Friday.

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KĪPŪ – The Kaua'i Police Department responded to a two-car collision on Kaumuali‘i Highway Thursday night that resulted in serious injuries for two Kaua'i residents. read more ...

Officials have closed all north-facing beaches, including Anahola, due to high surf conditions. read more ...

WAIMEA – The County of Kaua'i and the state Department of Agriculture today released a report on environmental health issues in Waimea. Funded by both the county and the state, the study was conducted by a research team comprised of Dr. Qing X. Li, Jun Wan, and Robert Boesch from the University of Hawai'i, Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering.

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LĪHU'E – Kaua'i police have arrested a Kapa‘a resident after the man posted an online video of himself drinking while driving. read more ...