The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau that is in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that it is in the 90-day appeal period for the proposed Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM).

LĪHU‘E – The public is advised that the Kaua‘i Police Department’s administrative records section will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 20, in order to conduct a staff training.

LĪHU‘E – Through a partnership with the Department of the Attorney General, its Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, along with numerous federal and military law enforcement partners, the Kaua‘i Police Department and the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in November participated in an operation aimed at protecting children from online sexual predators. The operation, known as “Keiki Shield,” resulted in three arrests this weekend on Kaua‘i.

WAINIHA – A 49-year-old woman is safe after being swept out to sea during the flash flood early Sunday morning in Wainiha.

The Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i has been cancelled, according to the National Weather Service. Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is now open to one lane of alternating traffic. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and allow for extra travel time as traffic may be slow-going.

Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is closed until further notice as a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i remains in effect.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i, due to heavy rains occurring over the island. The warning may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.

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.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami, accompanied by Kaua‘i Council members, signed five Additional Rental Unit (ARU) bills on Tuesday that would waive permitting fees on additional rental units deemed affordable.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i will host a free University of Hawai‘i Men’s Volleyball clinic for middle school and high school students on Nov. 15 at the Kaua‘i High School gym.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of Olohena Road, from Kamalu Road to Hono Ohala Place, will be closed from Nov. 14 to Nov. 21 on weekdays to allow for road reconstruction work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

HANAKĀPĪ‘AI – Firefighters responded to a call of a male hiker in distress Thursday afternoon along the Hanakāpī‘ai Trail.

LĪHU‘E – A Kaua‘i Police Department officer was arrested Saturday night for abuse of a family or household member while off duty.

PO‘IPŪ – Kaua‘i police have confirmed additional details about the unattended deaths of two adults found dead on Friday, Nov. 1, in a Po‘ipū condo.

WAILUA – Kaua‘i police confirm that the body of missing man Chaise Lindstedt, age 38 of Wailua, was found Wednesday morning in Wailua.

KALĀHEO – Kaua‘i police confirm that missing woman Emi Oka was found safe on Wednesday at Waha Park, in Kalāheo.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Veterans Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Nov. 11, along with all refuse transfer stations. However, the Kekaha Landfill will be open from 8 to 10:15 a.m. with gates to close at 10:30 a.m.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Planning Department is reminding the public that operating a transient vacation rental (TVR) without the legal right is punishable by up to $10,000 per day.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works is announcing that a portion of Kanaele Road, between Apopo Road and Laipo Road, will be closed on Nov. 14 to allow for tree removal work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

HANAMĀ‘ULU – County officials are announcing that Hope Treatment Services will manage operations for the Adolescent Treatment and Healing Center (ATHC).

The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman.

The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man.

POLIHALE – Firefighters rescued a hiker in distress Sunday afternoon from a cliffside near Polihale State Park.

LĀWA‘I – The Office of Economic Development is inviting the public to Youth Maker Day on Nov. 17, from 11 a.m. 3 p.m., at Warehouse 3540 in Lāwa‘i.

PO‘IPŪ – Kaua‘i police are investigating the deaths of two adults found dead Friday in a condo at Po‘ipū Shores.

KĪLAUEA – Kaua‘i police confirm that a male visitor died Thursday in waters off Kauapea Beach, in Kīlauea.

LĪHU‘E – Once again, the Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is getting hairy for a cause. During the month of November, KPD employees are encouraged to participate in “No-Shave/Let Your Hair Down November” to raise funds for the American Cancer Society of Hawai‘i – Kaua‘i Branch.

KEKAHA – The Department of Public Works is announcing that asbestos disposal at the Kekaha Landfill is suspended through March 2020 due to construction at the facility.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Police Chief Todd Raybuck is offering families a few simple tips to help keep their children safe this Halloween.

ANAHOLA – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of ‘Aliomanu Road in Anahola will be closed from Nov. 4 to 6 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road construction work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Liquor Control has cancelled its managers certification testing scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i police arrested a 47-year-old man Tuesday afternoon, after he attempted to flee from police during a traffic stop.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works and Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. are announcing that ‘Eiwa Street will be closed for reconstruction work starting Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – A Puhi man was arrested Monday night after he allegedly assaulted a man who later died from his injuries.

KAPA‘A – The annual Veterans Day Parade will be held in Kapa‘a Town on Saturday, Nov. 2, starting at 9:30 a.m. from Makaha Road to the Kapa‘a Beach Park.

Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i:  Due to the recent damage to the undersea fiber optic cable lines, live streaming of the Kaua‘i County Council’s October 30, 2019 Committee Meetings may be impacted. 

Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at all north-facing beaches, from Hanalei to Hā‘ena, due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Bus is announcing that the ‘Eiwa Street bus stop will temporarily relocate in the parking lot behind of the Historic County Building on Oct. 30.

KALIHIWAI – A six-year-old child was pulled from waters off Kalihiwai River on Sunday.

HĀ‘ENA – The Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing that work on the Hā‘ena Beach Park parking lot will begin on Oct. 30, weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – County officials were made aware Monday morning of intermittent service interruptions for phone and wireless customers on Kaua‘i, which may affect the public’s ability to call 911. If you are having difficulty calling 911, officials are advising the public to call Police Dispatch at 241-1711. Text to 911 is another alternate option.

PO‘IPŪ – Ocean Safety Bureau officials have closed Brennecke’s Beach to swimming until further notice due to a shark sighting.

LĪHU‘E – In an effort to address community concerns, Kaua‘i Police Chief Todd Raybuck today issued the following statement.

LĪHU‘E – Acting Mayor and Director of Finance Reiko Matsuyama has signed an eleventh supplementary emergency proclamation on Friday, October 25, for the County of Kaua‘i, extending the emergency relief period for damages sustained during the April 2018 flood.

KAPA‘A – Kūhiō Highway in Kapa‘a, between Keaka and Hoi roads, remains closed in both directions due to a traffic crash involving two pedestrians that occurred shortly after 6 a.m. Friday.

LĪHUE – County officials are announcing that registration for the Mini Hoopster and Junior Hoopster Basketball Leagues will be held from Nov. 4 through Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HANALEI – The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown scheduled for customers located along a portion of Kūhi‘ō Highway, north of the Waipa Stream to approximately Lumaha'i Beach Park in Hanalei, on Tuesday, October 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami held a special commemorative tree planting and dedication ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18, for Gov. Tsugumasa Muraoka of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is collecting unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications and other drugs on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at KPD headquarters, located at 3990 Ka‘ana Street, in Līhu‘e.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency in partnership with the County of Kaua‘i will be hosting Industry Day at the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency on Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WAILUA – Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out late Thursday night at the Kintaro Japanese Restaurant in Wailua.

‘ELE‘ELE – The Department of Public Works is announcing that GP Maintenance Solutions will continue roadwork in ‘Ele‘ele on weekdays, from Oct. 21 through Nov. 14, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i police are warning the public to be aware of an online Craigslist scam that attempts to steal and launder money from victims through the use of gift cards.

KŌLOA – Maluhia Road, from Kaumuali‘i Highway to the Ala Kino‘iki junction, will be closed on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow the Department of Public Works to trim trees and remove dead branches.

KŌLOA – Maluhia Road in Kōloa was closed for about two hours on Monday, following a two-vehicle crash.

PO‘IPŪ – A 49-year-old male visitor died Sunday in waters off Waiohai Beach in Po‘ipū.

Kaua‘i police have located missing woman Linda Gabrian on Sunday, Oct. 13. She was found safe in the Wailua area.

The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman.

The Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i has been cancelled, according to the National Weather Service. Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is now open to one lane of alternating traffic. 

Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is closed until further notice due to a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i. Hanalei Elementary School is now open as an American Red Cross emergency shelter.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami returned Saturday from a nine-day goodwill mission to four cities in Japan – Iwaki, Yamaguchi, Fukuoka, and Ishigaki.

WAILUA – A 74-year-old Washington man died after hiking Secret Falls Trail in Wailua on Wednesday.

KĪLAUEA – The Department of Public Works is announcing that a portion of Kīlauea road, from Kaikala Street to Titcomb Street, will be closed on Oct. 11 and Oct 14 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road construction work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

HANALEI – The Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing that the traffic pattern for the Black Pot Beach Park parking lot will be modified starting Oct. 15.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Activities League (K-PAL) received a check for $22,000 in late September from the Honolulu Professionals Foundation (HPF).

KEĀLIA – Ocean Safety officials have closed Keālia beach to swimming until further notice due to a shark sighting.

 PO‘IPŪ – Rescuers recovered a body of a 64-year-old diver in waters off Keoniloa Bay in Po‘ipū on Sunday.

LĪHU‘E – The County's Drivers License Division is piloting a take-a-number system starting Monday, Oct. 7, to make acquiring licenses and permits for drivers of motor vehicles and customers seeking State of Hawai‘i Identification Cards more efficient and comfortable.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department is promoting National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 to 12, to help educate the community about fire safety and preparedness.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing that the Kalāheo and Kapa‘a neighborhood centers will be closed due to construction through March 31, 2020.

(8:30 p.m.) KAPA'A – The Department of Water (DOW) has completed the repairs to the main line on Hekili Road and customers may begin to experience low water pressure to full service restoration, however DOW crews are currently flushing the water lines and advises customers to refrain from water consumption or use until approximately 9 p.m. or until water is clear.  Once water is clear, customers may resume normal water use.

(7:15 p.m.) KAPA'A – The Department of Water (DOW) announces that the emergency water service shutdown to customers located on Hekili Road and Ohu Road in Kapa'a has been extended until further notice.  DOW crews continue to work on accessing and conducting complex emergency repairs to a damaged 6-inch main line on Hekili Road in Kapa’a.  

(2 p.m.) KAPA'A - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown on Hekili Road and Ohu Road in Kapa'a for approximately 4 to 6 hours due to a recent main line break in the area.  Water services have been turned off in order to prevent further flooding in the area while DOW crews prepare to conduct emergency main line repairs.

LĪHU‘E – The Historic County Building will be lit with pink lights through Thursday, Oct. 31, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Bus is announcing temporary bus stop changes in Līhu‘e effective today, Sept. 30.

KAPA‘A – The public is advised that portions of Mala Street, ʻŌpaekaʻa Road, and Kaholalele Road will be closed to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road reconstruction and resurfacing work, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Oct. 2 to 4, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department held a special ceremony Friday, welcoming nine new firefighters at the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Mo‘ikeha courtyard.

Ocean Safety officials are reporting high surf and dangerous ocean conditions on Kaua‘i’s south- and north-facing beaches, and are advising the public to use extreme caution.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works and Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. are announcing that construction will continue westbound on Rice Street – closing the outer, westbound lane to traffic while the permanent traffic configuration is constructed. Work will be from Sept. 30 to Jan. 10, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – A portion of Rice Street in Līhu‘e was closed in both directions for nearly three hours Wednesday, following a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 50-year-old man of Hanalei.

LĪHU‘E – County officials today announced that its annual vehicle and equipment auction begins today, Sept. 25.

KAPA’A – The Department of Water (DOW) will be conducting road work on Kūhi‘ō Highway between Lehua Street and Kou Street in Kapa‘a today, Sept. 24^th from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.  Intermittent lane closures are expected and traffic control will be in place.  Motorists are advised to adhere to all traffic personnel and signage and to proceed with caution while traveling through the area.

KAPA‘A – The public is advised that Kou and Niu streets in Kapa‘a will be closed to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sept. 27 and Sept. 30, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Water (DOW) hosted its signature annual water education event; the Make a Splash with Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) Festival on September 20, 2019 at the Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field in Līhu'e.  The event hosted nearly 700 fifth grade students and offered 10 water education activity stations this year.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works and Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. are announcing that construction will continue Westbound on Rice Street, between Ho‘olako and Hardy streets. Work will be from Sept. 30 to Nov. 12, weather permitting.

Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at all north-facing beaches, from Hanalei to Hā‘ena, due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.