LĪHU‘E – Chat with the Chief at Kaua‘i Police Department’s inaugural Coffee with a Cop event from 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 28 on the lāna‘i adjacent to the gift shop at Kaua‘i Coffee Company.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department (KFD) held a special ceremony Tuesday morning at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall to promote five firefighters.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau that will take effect from 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, through 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23.

PO‘IPŪ – First responders extinguished a fire that broke out early Monday morning at Pietro’s Pizza and Pasta in Po‘ipū.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has issued the following statement regarding Sunday’s shooting near Diamond Head on O‘ahu.

Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at Salt Pond Beach and Kekaha Beach, as Box Jellyfish are washing ashore.

Green waste is not being accepted until further notice at the Kekaha Landfill and the Hanalei refuse transfer station due to mechanical problems.

KAPAA – The Department of Water (DOW) announces a partial lane closure on Kuhio Highway fronting the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa beginning at 7:30 p.m. tonight to approximately 1 a.m. Sunday morning to allow DOW crews to repair a main line break in the area. Water service will not be affected.

HANALEI – Green waste is not being accepted until further notice at the Hanalei refuse transfer station due to mechanical problems.

The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency, Life’s Choices Kaua‘i Program at Hale Kōkua is now accepting grant applications from community groups and nonprofit organizations.

LĪHU‘E – Residents and visitors can now submit information anonymously through an easy-to-use Crime Stoppers’ app called P3 Tips.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i police arrested 10 individuals and served 14 warrants during an operation aimed at locating defendants wanted by the court.

County officials are announcing that residentially-generated household hazardous waste (HHW) will be accepted free of charge on Jan. 18 and 19.

LĪHU‘E – Haleko Road will be closed for shoulder grading and road maintenance work on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

HANALEI – The Kaua‘i Fire Department has announced its upcoming training courses for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program will be held in Hanalei, starting in February.

KŌLOA – A public meeting regarding Po‘ipū Road multimodal improvements is scheduled for Jan. 23, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Kōloa Neighborhood Center.

‘Ele‘ele – The Department of Public Works is announcing that GP Maintenance Solutions will continue roadwork in ‘Ele‘ele on weekdays, Jan. 21 to Jan. 31, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department’s Crime Scene and Laboratory Unit has positively identified the pilot and six passengers aboard the helicopter that crashed on Dec. 26 in Kōkeʽe.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Activities League (K-PAL) is currently accepting registrations for its 2020 programs at www.kauai.gov/kpal.

HANAKĀPĪ'AI – Hanalei firefighters rescued 13 hikers who were stranded in Hanakāpī‘ai Sunday afternoon.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, along with all refuse transfer stations, the Puhi Metals Recycling Center, and all of the neighborhood centers.

KAPA‘A – The Kapa‘a swimming pool will reopen Tuesday to modified hours of operation.

LĪHU‘E – Due to inclement weather, the Rice Street Reveal event that was scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 12, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date. An announcement will be made when a new date has been confirmed.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center will be on-site tomorrow, Jan. 10,  at the Kaua‘i Resource Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist thrift stores and residents that want to drop off bulky or regular household items for the County’s thrift stores reuse program.

Hanapēpē – Firefighters extinguished two structures on fire Wednesday night in Hanapēpē.

To ring in the New Year, the State of Hawai‘i, under contract with the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission, began the Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) incentives program. The EVCS incentives program will supply rebates for the installation of shared-use EV charging stations and is available to businesses, residences, and institutions.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all east-facing shores of Kaua‘i, in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday.

PĀKĀLA – Kaua‘i police opened both lanes of Kaumuali‘i Highway around 8:30 a.m. following a single car crash that occurred around 2:45 a.m. in the vicinity of Pākalā Village near mile marker 21.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Finance is announcing new hours of operation for the Drivers Licensing Division, beginning next month.

PĀKĀLA – As of around 8:30 a.m., Kaua‘i police opened both lanes of Kaumuali‘i Highway following a single car crash that occurred around 2:45 a.m. in the vicinity of Pākalā Village near mile marker 21. Expect delays due to residual traffic.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) held its 91st Police Recruit Graduation ceremony on Jan. 2 at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an endangered runaway juvenile.

LĪHU‘E – The Public is invited to the Rice Street Reveal event along the shared-use path by ‘Eiwa Street in Līhu‘e on Jan. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event celebrates portions of the Līhu‘e Town Core Mobility and Revitalization project that are near completion.

WAILUA – The Department of Public Works is announcing that ʻŌpaekaʻa Bridge, between Puʻupilo Road and Pulana Street, will be closed for construction from Jan. 16 to Sept. 15. The closure period could be extended due to weather delays.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) recognized two Employees of the Month in December 2019.

LĪHU‘E  – The Department of Public Works is announcing that GP Maintenance Solutions will be doing roadwork in Ulu Ko Subdivision on weekdays through Jan. 23, 2020.

WAIMEA – The Waimea swimming pool will reopen Saturday to normal hours of operation.

LĪHUE – County officials are announcing that registration for boys and girls basketball, grades fifth through eighth, begins Jan. 8.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women invites the public to a forum on Human Trafficking from 5 to 7 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Mo‘ikeha Building in Meeting Room 2A/2B.

LĪHU‘E – The Office of Economic Development for the County of Kauai announces the opening of the qualified farmer vendor list for the eight Kaua‘i Sunshine Markets.

LĪHU‘E – Christmas trees are accepted for recycling daily except on holidays at the green waste drop-off areas of the Hanapēpē, Kapa‘a, and Līhu‘e refuse transfer stations from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and the Kekaha Landfill from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WAIMEA – Due to mechanical issues, the Waimea swimming pool is closed until further notice.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing that a public hearing is set for Jan. 10 on proposed amendments to the Rules and Regulations for the County’s Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall (KWMCH).

HANAPĒPĒ - Shawn Parraga, a 39-year-old Kekaha man, died in a traffic crash early this morning. 

LĪHU‘E – Beginning Jan. 8, 2020, Reynold’s Recycling HI5 Redemption Center in Līhu‘e, located at 3460 Ahukini Road at the Kaua‘i Resource Center, will be temporarily expanding its days of service to include Wednesdays.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department is finalizing its efforts to recover the last remains and personal effects of the pilot and passengers aboard the helicopter that crashed on Dec. 26 in Kōkeʽe.

Ocean Safety officials and firefighters responded to multiple calls of distressed swimmers on Monday at Hanakāpī‘ai Beach and ‘Anini Beach, on the North Shore.

The public is advised that starting early January, the National Weather Service (NWS) will no longer issue the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) for base-level Flash Flood Warnings. As such, the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency is encouraging all Kaua‘i residents to sign up for Blackboard Connect, the county’s emergency notification service, if you wish to be alerted when Flash Flood Warnings of all levels are issued.

PO‘IPŪ – Lifeguards rescued six people in distress from waters off Po‘ipū Beach on Sunday afternoon.

Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at all north- and west-facing shores due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau that will take effect from 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1.

KŌKE‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department, Kaua‘i Fire Department and the Department of Land and Natural Resources continued recovery efforts Saturday of the helicopter crash that occurred in Kōke‘e.

KŌKE‘E – The pilot and two passengers on board the helicopter that crashed have been preliminarily identified, according to the flight manifest.

Kapahi, HI – After operating for 14 years, Reynold’s Recycling will be closing their Kapahi HI5 Redemption Center on Kawaihau Road on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 5 p.m.

KŌKE‘E – The remains of six individuals were recovered Friday afternoon at the site of the helicopter wreckage in Kōke‘e near Nu‘alolo.

KŌKE‘E – The crash site of the helicopter missing since Thursday afternoon has been confirmed in Kōke‘e near Nu‘alolo. Seven individuals were on the flight, including one pilot and six passengers.

NĀ PALI – Multiple agencies are continuing to search Friday for a commercial helicopter that was reported missing Thursday evening.

(KILAUEA) - The Department of Water (DOW) has lifted the water conservation request for customers in Kīlauea as of 7:45 a.m., today.

No injuries were reported after firefighters responded to multiple rescue calls on Christmas day during the Flash Flood Warning on Kaua‘i.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Activities League (K-PAL) received a check for $2,000 last week from Enterprise Holdings Foundation at its new Līhu‘e location at Kukui Grove Center.

HANALEI – The Department of Water has lifted the water conservation request for customers in Hanalei as of 7:15 a.m., today.

The Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i has been cancelled, according to the National Weather Service. However, Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed until further notice due to flooding.

HANAPEPE – The water conservation request for customers in Hanapepe and Eleele has been lifted, as of 1:20 p.m.

Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at north-facing beaches due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.

HANALEI – The Department of Water (DOW) has issued an immediate water conservation request for customers in Hanalei, Kilauea, Eleele and Hanapepe until further notice.

PO‘IPŪ – A 60-year-old male visitor from Virginia died while taking a surf lesson at Po‘ipū Beach at approximately 2:30 p.m. today.

HĀ‘ENA – A 27-year-old male visitor from China died of an apparent drowning Sunday afternoon after swimming in waters off Hanakāpī‘ai Beach in Hā‘ena.

KEKAHA – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of roads in Kekaha will be closed from Dec. 27 to Jan. 15 on weekdays to allow for road reconstruction work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed a twelfth supplementary emergency proclamation on Monday, December 23, for the County of Kaua‘i, extending the emergency relief period for damages sustained during the April 2018 flood.

HANALEI – Ocean Safety Bureau personnel rescued a swimmer in distress off waters at Waioli Beach Park, also known as Hanalei Pine Trees, on Sunday afternoon.

The High Wind Warning for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau is now in effect as of 3:28 p.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Fire officials are reminding the public that a permit must be obtained from the fire department by Tuesday, Dec. 31, to purchase and ignite firecrackers on New Year’s Eve.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau effective 6 p.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Saturday.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Finance is announcing that two employees in the Division of Purchasing have been designated as Certified Professional Public Buyers (CPPB) from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) Board of Directors.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami is announcing free bus rides from Dec. 21 to 25 to encourage all residents and visitors to explore retailers and businesses islandwide, in an effort to relieve economic hardships of businesses affected by the April 2018 flood disaster.

The County Thrift Store Reuse Program is having an open house on Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon. Thrift store organizations and the public are invited to walk through the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) and see the staging area for reusable items and learn more about why it’s important to make sure reusable items are kept out of our landfill and distributed to people that need them.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, County of Kaua‘i offices along with all refuse transfer stations, the Kekaha Landfill, and Puhi Metals Recycling Center will be closed on Dec. 25, 2019, and Jan.1, 2020.

LĪHU‘E – Under a new provision declared by Kaua‘i Police Chief Todd G. Raybuck, officers and sergeants on patrol, unless otherwise specified and under special authorized circumstances, are now required to keep their vehicle’s stationary blue cruise lights on at all times.

KOLOA – The Department of Water (DOW) reminds Kōloa customers of the water service shutdown scheduled for Tuesday, December 17th from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18th; weather permitting.  Water service will be unavailable for customers located in the following service areas: Waila’au Road, Emi Road, a portion of Ala Kinoiki Road; from Maluhia Road to Waila’au Road, Waihohonou Road, Aloha Place, Wailani Road, Ohuoho Road, Ho’olei Street, Olona Street,  Tapa Street, Mamaki Street, Ohuohu Street, Maki Street, Pala’a Place, Waikomo Road, Waoke Street, Waoke Place, A’alu Place, Puni Road, Kapau Road, Malino Road, including a portion of Weliweli Road; from Kōloa Road to Waikomo Road, a portion of Kōloa Road; from Waikomo Road to Po'ipū Road, a portion of Po'ipū Road; from Kōloa Road to Pa’anau Road and a portion of Maluhia Road; from Waila’au Road to Kōloa Road. 

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau through 6 p.m. Tuesday.

KĪLAUEA – A family of three has been displaced from their home on A‘alona Street in Kīlauea following a fire that broke out Sunday morning.

WAIMEA – The annual Waimea Christmas Light Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 21 at 6:15 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works and Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. are announcing that construction will continue on Ho‘olako Street, closing a portion of Ho‘olako Street between Halau Street and the Vidiniha Stadium soccer field. Work will be from Dec. 16 through Jan. 31, weather permitting.

Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at north-facing beaches due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.

HANAPĒPĒ – Kaua‘i police arrested three individuals on Wednesday who refused to comply with county park camping rules at Salt Pond Beach Park.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau that will take effect from noon Wednesday, Dec. 11, through 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12.

LĪHU‘E – Ocean Safety officials and experts from various regions of the nation gathered on Kaua‘i from Dec. 4 to 7, to attend the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Board of Directors Meeting and Conference at the Kaua‘i Marriott Resort.

KOLOA – The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown in Kōloa, scheduled for Tuesday, December 17th from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18th; weather permitting.  During the scheduled shutdown, water service will be unavailable for customers located in the following service areas: Waila’au Road, Emi Road, a portion of Ala Kinoiki Road; from Maluhia Road to Waila’au Road, Waihohonou Road, Aloha Place, Wailani Road, Ohuoho Road, Ho’olei Street, Olona Street,  Tapa Street, Mamaki Street, Ohuohu Street, Maki Street, Pala’a Place, Waikomo Road, Waoke Street, Waoke Place, A’alu Place, Puni Road, Kapau Road, Malino Road, including a portion of Weliweli Road; from Kōloa Road to Waikomo Road, a portion of Kōloa Road; from Waikomo Road to Po'ipū Road, a portion of Po'ipū Road; from Kōloa Road to Pa’anau Road and a portion of Maluhia Road; from Waila’au Road to Kōloa Road. 

KAPA‘A – The Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting tree trimming work in the vicinity of mile-marker 6 near Kūhiō Highway in Kapa‘a on Dec. 12.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department held a blessing ceremony on Monday fronting the Historic County Building in Līhu‘e for its new Engine 3 fire apparatus.

LĪHU‘E – Prosecuting Attorney Justin F. Kollar announced that Vivian Satow, age 73, of Anahola, was ordered on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to pay $250 in fines and forfeit illegal whale items she attempted to sell at a local farmer’s market.

LĪHU‘E – The public is advised of modifications to the Kaua‘i Bus schedule that will be in effect on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31.

KAPA‘A – Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i recently awarded Tehinnah Aiona, a Kapa‘a High School senior, with a $100 check for a poster she created to help crack down on crime.

Hanapēpē – The Department of Public works is announcing a lane closure for a portion of Hanapēpē Road, from Moi Road to Hanapēpē Bridge, from Dec. 16 to Dec. 20, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – As part of the recommendations provided by Kaua‘i’s recently completed Short Range Transit Plan (STRP), The Kaua‘i Bus is announcing that a new fare structure will be going into effect Jan. 1, 2020.

HANAMĀ‘ULU – Over 100 people attended the grand opening of the Adolescent Treatment and Healing Center (ATHC) on Thursday. Hope Treatment Services will manage operations for the center.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) recognized two Officers of the Month during November’s Police Commission meeting held on Nov. 22 at the Mo‘ikeha Building.

Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami has issued the following statement regarding Wednesday’s shooting at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.

PO‘IPŪ – The Department of Public Works is announcing that one lane of Ala Kalanikaumaka in the vicinity of Lopaka Paipa Boulevard will be periodically closed on Dec. 12 to allow Cushnie Construction Company, Inc. for paving work from 8 to 11 a.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) got hairy for a good cause in November and plan to do so again this month for “Double-Down December.”

WAINIHA – The Department of Water has lifted the water conservation request for customers located in Wainiha and Hā'ena, as of 12:15 p.m., today. Power has been restored to the Wainiha well site and customers may now resume normal water usage and consumption

HANALEI – Water services have been restored to Department of Water (DOW) customers located on Kūhiō Highway; between Malolo Street and the Hanalei River in Hanalei as of approximately 11 a.m. this morning.  The required work to tie-in a new water line onto the existing system has been completed and customers may now resume normal water use.

The University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program (Hawai‘i Sea Grant), UH Mānoa Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), and the County of Kaua‘i Planning Department (Kaua‘i County) invite all community members to a gathering and potluck celebration to honor the completion of the West Kauaʻi Community Vulnerability Assessment (CVA).

WAINIHA - The Department of Water (DOW) has issued an immediate water conservation request for the Wainiha and Hā'ena customers until further notice due to an electrical power outage at the Wainiha well site.  Residents and businesses are asked to limit water use to essential needs only; such as drinking, cooking and sanitation purposes, in order to avoid a full water service outage.

LĪHU‘E – The public is invited to attend the Kaua‘i Made Holly Jolly Holiday Fair on Dec. 14 at the front parking lot of the former Kmart store, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The annual Lights on Rice Parade is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6 starting at 6:30 p.m.

PO‘IPŪ – Ocean Safety officials have closed Waiohai Beach in Po‘ipū to swimming until further notice due to a shark sighting.

HANALEI – The Department of Water (DOW) reminds Hanalei customers of the water service shutdown scheduled for approximately 15 customers located on a portion of Kūhiō Highway; between Malolo Street and the Hanalei River in Hanalei.  Water services will be turned off on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. 

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Bus is announcing that the Kukui Grove bus stop will temporarily relocate near its original location to accommodate the Kukui Grove Christmas Parade.

LĪHU‘E – The self-service motor vehicle registration kiosks located in both the Līhu‘e and Kapa‘a Safeways will be down for maintenance work on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. 

LĪHU‘E – Due to recent scam alerts, the Kaua‘i Police Department is reminding residents and businesses to be aware of potential scams, especially during the upcoming holiday season.

HANALEI – The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown scheduled for approximately 15 customers located on a portion of Kūhiō Highway; between Malolo Street and the Hanalei River in Hanalei.  Water services will be turned off on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.  Door to door notices are being delivered to customers scheduled to be affected during the service shutdown.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works is announcing that GP Maintenance Solutions will be conducting roadwork in the Ulu Ko Subdivision on weekdays, from Dec. 2 through Dec. 13, 2019. The work will pause for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, then will resume from Jan. 7 through Jan. 11, 2020.

LĪHU‘E – The self-service motor vehicle registration kiosks in Līhu‘e and Kapa‘a are unavailable until further notice due to technical issues with a computer mainframe.