HANAPĒPĒ – The Department of Water (DOW) is hosting an informational meeting for the upcoming Reorganization and Improvements Construction Project for the Hanapēpē-Ele’ele Water System on Wednesday, August 1st from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Hanapēpē Neighborhood Center.

KAPAIA – The public is advised that the southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway between Nuku Street and Kapaia Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 26. The closure is necessary to repair the concrete swale in the area.

HANALEI – The public is advised that the Hanalei refuse transfer station will not accept loose mixed waste starting on Monday, July 23, due to planned equipment repairs.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) is assisting the Department of Health’s (DOH) Kaua‘i District Health Office to conduct a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) survey to assess the emergency preparedness level of local residents.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. has signed a third supplementary emergency proclamation on Wednesday, July 11, for the County of Kaua‘i in order to continue relief efforts for damages sustained during the April flood.

KAPA‘A – The Mayor’s Advisory Committee for Treatment and Community Integration will host “Drug Addiction 101,” a community meeting at Kapa'a Missionary Church on Tuesday, July 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

HANAMĀ‘ULU and WAIMEA – The public is advised that the Wastewater Management Division will be performing smoke testing on its sewer collection system in Hanamā‘ulu and Waimea next week.

The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program announces it will be accepting applications for its Section 8 HCV waiting list during the open period from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July. 18, to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 20.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Liquor Control has cancelled its managers’ certification testing scheduled for Wednesday, July 18.

LĪHU‘E and KAPAIA – The public is advised that there will be two separate lane closures that will occur from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the nights of July 15 through July 19 and July 22 through 26. The closures are necessary to allow the Wastewater Management Division to perform maintenance on their collection system.

The County of Kaua‘i announces that FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Hanalei will remain open until further notice.

LĪHU‘E – The annual Statewide Ocean Safety and Drowning Prevention Conference is set for Aug. 2 and Aug. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Kaua‘i Marriott Resort at Kalapakī Beach.

Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i – The Elections Division of the Office of the County Clerk is reminding the public that the last day to register to vote for the 2018 Primary Election is Thursday, July 12, 2018.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department held a celebration Tuesday to commemorate the department’s 75 years of service.

LĪHU‘E – Prosecuting Attorney Justin F. Kollar announced that Jesse Korn, 27, formerly of Kōloa, pled no contest to the charges of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, a class A felony, Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, a class B felony, Kidnapping, a class B felony, and Sexual Assault in the Third Degree, a class C felony, for sexually assaulting three individuals, including a minor during the burglary of multiple residences in Kōloa in December 2017.

LĪHU‘E – The public is advised that the outermost southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway at the intersection with Ehiku Street will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the nights of July 9 through July 12.

LĪHU'E – The 29th Annual Kaua‘i Hospice “Concert in the Sky” is scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field in Līhu‘e.

KŌLOA – The public is advised that Maluhia Road, from Kaumuali‘i Highway to Ala Kino‘iki Road junction, will be closed on Saturday, July 14, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a community clean-up.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Fire officials are reminding the public that a permit must be obtained by the fire department by Tuesday, July 3, to purchase and ignite firecrackers on the Fourth of July.

LĪHU‘E – County officials announced that refuse collection services for residents affected by the April flood in the Wainiha and Hā‘ena area will continue through July 31.

With the approval of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program for the County of Kaua‘i, the following Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) and Registration Intake Centers (RIC) will be open starting Friday, June 29, through Saturday, July 7. Further dates will be announced at a later time.

LĪHU'E –The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency would like to advise the public that the Wailua Homesteads Park outdoor warning siren will be included in the statewide monthly siren test on Monday, July 2.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Independence Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, along with all refuse transfer stations, the Puhi Metals Recycling Center, as well as the Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools.

Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. has issued the following statement in regards to the President’s approval to initiate the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program for Kaua‘i and O‘ahu counties.

PO‘IPŪ – Kaua‘i police report that a female visitor died while snorkeling in waters off Po‘ipū Beach Monday morning.

The Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools will be closed on Saturday, June 30, for session 1 graduation of the “Learn to Swim” program.

LĪHU‘E – Due to a statewide computer outage, the County of Kaua‘i’s Driver License Division is unable to process driver licenses and state identification cards until further notice.

LĪHU‘E – County officials announced that household hazardous waste (HHW) will be collected free of charge on Saturday, June 30, and Sunday, July 1.

KILAUEA – The Department of Water (DOW) announces an 8-hour water service shutdown for customers located along Kahiliholo Road in Kīlauea on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.  The water service shutdown is necessary in order to install an emergency bypass line on Kahiliholo Road and conduct waterline improvements for the Kīlauea water system.

KAPAIA – The public is advised that the southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway between Nuku Street and Kapaia Road will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Tuesday, June 26, and ending Wednesday, June 27. The closure is necessary to allow the Wastewater Management Division to continue a sewer main repair in the area.

LĪHU'E – Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to participate in the fifth annual Hawai‘i on the Hill, as well as meet with federal agencies and the Congressional delegation to discuss priorities for the County of Kaua‘i.

KAPA‘A – Due to an overnight break-in and vandalism, the Kapa‘a pool will be closed today, June 21.

ŌMA‘O – Kaua‘i police arrested 62-year-old Peter Grewer, of Ōma‘o, after he allegedly killed a woman found dead in her home on Tuesday.

HANAPĒPĒ – Due to repairs of the trash compactor chute and support structure, the Hanapēpē refuse transfer station will not be accepting loose mixed waste for a month, starting Monday, June 25.

WAILUA – A Kaua‘i man’s body was recovered Tuesday morning from the Sleeping Giant hiking trail in Wailua, after he apparently fell to his death Monday afternoon.

LĪHU‘E – Starting on Thursday, June 21, the County of Kaua‘i Transportation Agency will be operating two electric bus demonstrations on the Kekaha and Hanalei mainline routes free of charge.

Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. has issued the following statement in regards to the emergency proclamation and rule in effect for the County of Kaua‘i.

KAPA'A – The Mayor’s Advisory Committee for Treatment and Community Integration will host “Drug Addiction 101,” a community meeting at Kapa'a Missionary Church on Tuesday, June 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – Starting on Wednesday, June 20, the County of Kaua‘i Transportation Agency will be operating two electric bus demonstrations on the Kekaha and Hanalei mainline routes free of charge.

HANAPĒPĒ – The County Recycling Office is announcing free mobile eWaste recycling for residents and businesses on Sunday, June 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the roads baseyard adjacent to the Hanapēpē refuse transfer station.

KAPAHI – Firefighters responded to a man needing assistance at Ho‘opi‘i Falls in Kapahi Thursday afternoon.

LĪHU‘E – The County Solid Waste Division reminds the public that they must only use appropriate containers to store and transport used motor oil for recycling.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. announced today his intention to sign Bill 2713 into law on Tuesday, June 19.

Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i – The Office of the County Clerk, Elections Division is initiating enhanced absentee mail voting services for registered voters of the North Shore who were directly impacted by the flooding that occurred in April 2018.

Starting on Thursday, June 21, Times Supermarkets will be selling monthly Kaua‘i Bus passes at its Big Save and Times Supermarkets locations islandwide.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Parks and Recreation and University of Hawai‘i football Head Coach Nick Rolovich, along with his staff, will host a free youth football camp set for Wednesday, June 20, at Vidinha Stadium.

MOLOA‘A – A Pennsylvania man died while swimming in waters off Ka‘aka‘aniu Beach, also known as Larsen’s Beach, in Moloa‘a on Wednesday afternoon.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i is announcing that the Annual Apprenticeship Day and Career Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, June 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Community College’s Office of Continuing Education, Room 105.

KAPAIA – The public is advised that the southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway between Nuku Street and Kapaia Road will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Wednesday, June 20 and ending Thursday, June 21. The closure is necessary to allow the Wastewater Management Division to continue a sewer main repair in the area.

KAPAIA – The public is advised that the southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway between Nuku Street and Kapaia Road will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Tuesday, June 19 and ending Wednesday, June 20. The closure is necessary to allow the Wastewater Management Division to continue a sewer main repair in the area.

WAINIHA – Firefighters responded to a treehouse on fire in Wainiha Saturday afternoon.

KAPA‘A – The KCRS Kapa‘a bottle redemption center located in the Arzadon Industrial Center at 962 Kipuni Way is closed today due to staffing shortage. The redemption center is expected to reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, June 13, 2018.

KAPAIA – The public is advised that the southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway in between Nuku Street and Kapaia Road will be closed until further notice, effective immediately. The closure is necessary to allow the Wastewater Management Division to continue an emergency sewer main repair in the area.

LĪHU‘E – The public is advised that starting today, Friday, June 8, 2018, the Kaua‘i Bus will resume regular bus service (Līhu‘e Shuttle-70) at the Wilcox Hospital bus stop fronting the foyer.

KAPA‘A – The KCRS Kapa‘a bottle redemption center located in the Arzadon Industrial Center at 962 Kipuni Way is closed today due to staffing shortage. The redemption center is expected to reopen tomorrow, Friday, June 8, 2018.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Department of Parks and Recreation are seeking golf aides for the summer fun golf program.

WAIMEA – The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency in partnership with Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity and ‘Ahe Group will host a public meeting to present a newly proposed affordable housing project that is being planned for Waimea and will be situated on the 6.5-acre parcel located behind the West Kaua‘i Technology & Visitor Center.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of King Kamehameha Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, June 11, along with all refuse transfer stations.

LIHUE – The Department of Water’s (DOW) 2018 Water Quality Reports, covering from Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017, are now available to view on the DOW’s website, www.kauaiwater.org.  DOW customers will also receive a letter in the mail with a direct link to their applicable water quality report. 

KAPA‘A – The public is invited to participate in the 10th annual Mayor-a-thon scheduled for Saturday, June 23, at the Kapa‘a Beach Park.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) recognized Det. Colin Nesbitt as the Employee of the Month during May’s Police Commission meeting held on May 25 at the Pi‘ikoi Building.

The County of Kaua‘i is reminding residents of the following updates regarding flood-recovery efforts.

LĪHU‘E – The County Solid Waste Division reminds residents that vehicle disposal is free of charge for residents at Puhi Metals Recycling Facility. Puhi Metals Facility is located at 3951 Puhi Road and is open Monday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and can be reached at 245-6919.

LĪHU‘E – Prosecuting Attorney Justin F. Kollar announced that Samson W. Harong, 25, formerly of California, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of Sexual Assault in the First Degree, a class A felony, for sexually assaulting a minor during the burglary of a home in Puhi on May of 2017.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department is reminding residents and businesses to register or renew their alarm systems in order to comply with the Kaua‘i County Code.

LĪHU'E – The annual Kamehameha Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 9, at 9 a.m.

MAY 30 UPDATE: County announces current updates on flood-recovery efforts.

LĪHU‘E – The official hurricane season in the central Pacific region, which includes Hawai'i, starts on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.

LĪHU‘E – Prosecuting Attorney Justin F. Kollar announced that Darren Galas, 46, of ‘Ele‘ele, was today sentenced to serve 10 years in prison for his involvement in the 2006 death of his wife, Sandra Mendonca Galas.

HANAPĒPĒ – Due to electrical issues, loose mixed waste is not being accepted at the Hanapēpē refuse transfer station until further notice.

KAPAIA – The public is advised that the southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of Kapaia Bridge will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday, June 4, and ending Friday, June 8.

KAPA‘A – Due to mechanical issues, loose mixed waste is not being accepted at the Kapa‘a refuse transfer station until further notice.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department held its 89th Police Recruit Graduation ceremony Thursday at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department, along with the University of Hawai‘i 4-H Youth Development Program, is offering a free preparedness program in June for teens ages 13 through 18.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding a missing Kaua‘i man.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Memorial Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, along with all refuse transfer stations.

KAPAIA – The public is advised that the southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of Kapaia Bridge will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the evening of May 24 and finishing the morning of May 25.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding a missing Kaua‘i man.

As the community prepares for graduation season and summer break, the Kaua‘i Police Department is encouraging motorists to drive safely, and urging parents and the community to help prevent underage drinking.

LĪHU'E – Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr. has signed a second supplementary emergency proclamation on Wednesday, May 23, for the County of Kaua‘i in order to provide relief for disaster damages and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people.

LĪHU‘E – Hosted by the County of Kaua‘i in partnership with the County of Hawai‘i, the County of Maui, and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health, the public is invited to attend a free Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) Mini Academy at Kaua‘i Beach Resort on June 5 and 6 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 KALIHIWAI – Fire personnel from the Hanalei fire station rescued a 36-year-old Kilauea man after he plunged the car he was driving into Kalihiwai Bay early Tuesday morning.

WAILUA – The public is advised of two lane closures on Kūhiō Highway in the northbound direction at the Haleilio Road intersection on two consecutive nights, starting on the evening of Tuesday, May 29 and finishing the morning of Thursday, May 31, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., nightly, to allow the Wastewater Management Division to install a corrosion resistant coating in the newly repaired sewer manhole.

KAPA‘A – Kaua‘i Police conducted an investigation and detained a male juvenile student on Tuesday morning after receiving reports of a possible terror threat at Kapa‘a High School.

The County of Kaua‘i Recycling Office is announcing a free electronic waste recycling event for residents and businesses set for Sunday, May 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Anaina Hou Community Park behind Kaua‘i Mini Golf in Kīlauea.