LIHUE – The Department of Water (DOW) is encouraging all water users to detect and fix residential leaks during the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual “Fix a Leak Week” this week, March 18 through Friday, March 22 as an important reminder to Kaua’i businesses and residents to regularly check for leaks and repair them promptly to avoid wasting water. 

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department on Monday launched its Online Crime Reporting System, offering the public a new way to submit a police report.

HANAPEPE – The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers of the scheduled water service shutdown for customers located on a portion of Puolo Road; from Hanapēpē Road to Kaumuali‘i Highway, including some customers located near the intersection of Puolo Road and Kaumuali‘i Highway in Hanapepe. 

LĪHU‘E, HAWAI‘I: The Kaua‘i County Council is seeking applicants to serve on the Kaua‘i Historic Preservations Review Commission (KHPRC). The KHPRC is a nine (9) member Commission that meets monthly and is established to protect, preserve, perpetuate, promote, enhance, and develop the historic resources of the County of Kaua‘i, amongst the other duties specified in Chapter 8, Article 14 of the Kaua‘i County Code 1987, as amended. Applicants are sought to fill three (3) Council vacancies on this Commission: One (1) professional in Archaeology and two (2) At-Large positions. More information on the KHPRC can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/KHPRC.

HANAPĒPĒ – A Kōloa man was discovered unresponsive in waters off Salt Pond Beach in Hanapēpē on Sunday morning.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, in effect from tonight until 6 p.m. Monday.

KŌLOA – A 25-year-old Lāwa‘i woman was arrested Thursday following a two-car crash on Kōloa Road that occurred Wednesday night.

County of Kaua‘i officials are advising the public to be vigilant and monitor ocean conditions this weekend as hazardous surf is expected to impact the island’s north and west coastal areas starting Sunday morning.

KAPAHI – Kaua‘i police report that a male visitor died after jumping off the rocks at Ho‘opi‘i Falls in Kapahi Thursday afternoon.

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

KAPA’A – The Department of Water (DOW) has restored water services to all customers located on a portion of Kuamo’o Road; from Pa’ako Street to Opaeka’a Road, including customers located on Lihau Street, Aleo Street, Kuhoho Street Pa’ako Street, Iliki Street, Molo Street, Alahele Street and Hie Street in Kapa‘a as of approximately 5:25 p.m. this evening.  DOW crews have completed the emergency repairs to the damaged 8-inch distribution line and customers may now resume normal water use. 

HANALEI – The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown scheduled for customers located on a portion of Weke Road; from Pilikoa Street to the end of Weke Road, near Black Pot Beach in Hanalei on Thursday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. 

KAPA’A – The Department of Water (DOW) has resumed the emergency distribution line repairs and announces the water service shutdown for customers located on a portion of Kuamo’o Road; from Pa’ako Street to Opaeka’a Road, including customers located on Lihau Street, Aleo Street, Kuhoho Street Pa’ako Street, Iliki Street, Molo Street, Alahele Street and Hie Street in Kapa‘a.  Water services will be turned off for approximately 5 to 6 hours; beginning at 2:45 p.m. this afternoon, in order to conduct the required repairs on a damaged 8-inch distribution line in the Kapa’a water system.

KAPA‘A – The Kaua‘i Police Department conducted a special mission in the Kapa‘a area, March 8 to 9, which led to three arrests and one citation.

KAPA’A – The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown for customers located on Koali Street in Kapa‘a, for approximately 3 hours due to a recent main line break.  Upon preparing for the distribution line repairs on Kuamo’o Road, DOW crews were dispatched to a priority mainline break on Koali Street that required immediate repairs.  Therefore, the previously announced distribution line repairs along Kuamo’o Road has been postponed until further notice. 

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami outlined his first 100 days in office as well the County’s fiscal year 2020 budget priorities during his inaugural State of the County Address in Līhu‘e on Thursday.

KAPA'A – The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown for customers located on a portion of Kuamoo Road; from Pa’ako Street to Opaeka’a Road, including customers located on Lihau Street, Aleo Street, Kuhoho Street Pa’ako Street, Iliki Street, Molo Street, Alahele Street and Hie Street in Kapa‘a.  Water services will be turned off for approximately 6 to 8 hours, beginning at 10 a.m. this morning, in order to conduct emergency repairs on a recent break to an 8-inch distribution line in the Kapaa water system.

LĪHU‘E – Jovi Enrique, age 30, formerly of Anahola, was sentenced to serve ten years in prison for stealing a Honda Pilot from King Auto Center after a test drive in January 2018. Fifth Circuit Chief Judge Randal G.B. Valenciano handed down the sentence on March 12, 2019.

The County of Kaua‘i Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division with the State Department of Health are sponsoring an Electronic Waste (eWaste) recycling drive open to all public and private elementary and middle school classes on Kaua‘i.

The Department of Public Works Division of Solid Waste is announcing that striping work will take place at the Kaua‘i Recycles Drop bin area at the Po‘ipū Beach parking lot on March 25.

HANAPEPE – The Department of Water (DOW) has scheduled a water service shutdown for customers located on a portion of Puolo Road; from Hanapēpē Road to Kaumuali‘i Highway, including some customers located near the intersection of Puolo Road and Kaumuali‘i Highway in Hanapepe.  Water service will be turned off on Tuesday, March 19th from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, March. 20th, weather permitting, in order to tie-in a temporary 12-inch waterline to the existing system, as part of the Hanapēpē-Ele’ele Water Systems Improvements Project.

The Committee on the Status of Women in partnership with Prevention Awareness Understanding (PAU) Violence Kaua‘i, will premiere the film, “Rise of the Wahine: Champions of Title IX” at the Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 21. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the film begins at 6 p.m.

KOKE‘E – Firefighters responded to multiple brush fires that broke out along Koke‘e Road on Sunday.

LIHUE – The Department of Water (DOW) announces that water service is being turned off to customers located on Apapane Street in Lihue for approximately 4 to 6 hours due to a service lateral break. 

LĪHU‘E – As part of National Fair Housing Month in April, the Kaua‘i County Housing Agency announces a free training opportunity for landlords and tenants to learn about the most current federal and state Fair Housing Laws.

The Kaua‘i Police Activities League (K-PAL) is accepting registrations for its Līhu‘e, Kapa‘a, and Waimea wrestling programs.

LĪHU‘E – The public is invited to attend the State of the County address by Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami on Thursday, March 14.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Police Commission has selected former Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Captain Todd Raybuck as new the new Chief of Police for the Kaua‘i Police Department.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed a seventh supplementary emergency proclamation on Monday, March 4, for the County of Kaua‘i, extending the emergency relief period for damages sustained during the flood of April 2018.

Due to the completion of electrical repairs by KIUC, County of Kaua‘i officials are announcing that Kahiliholo Road can begin accommodating traffic sometime this evening, with the road operational by tomorrow morning.

Kekaha – Firefighters extinguished four brush fires in Kekaha, in an area about 25 feet by 400 feet, near the vicinity of Kikiaola Harbor in Kekaha on Sunday.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department held its 90th Police Recruit Graduation ceremony Thursday at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.

KŌLOA – Police have arrested the driver believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred early Friday morning in Kōloa, which resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

‘Anini – The Kaua‘i Fire Department, the KFD Ocean Safety Bureau, and the Kaua‘i Lifeguard Association held a blessing for the Wanini Roving Patrol Unit at ‘Anini Beach Park on Friday.

LĪHU‘E – County officials announced that registration for the Spring Fun Program is available on the county website, www.kauai.gov.

LĪHU‘E – Over 140 members from the community, private, nonprofit, and government sectors gathered at the County of Kaua‘i’s inaugural Housing Summit on Friday at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center.

HANAPĒPĒ – Firefighters extinguished a storage shed that caught fire Monday night at Hanapēpē stadium.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works and Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. are announcing that construction for the second phase of the Līhu‘e Town Core Mobility and Revitalization project will begin on March 4, on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m, through June, weather pending. Additionally, the first phase of construction continues for the Civic Center to Convention Hall shared use path.

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

ANAHOLA – A 26-year-old man visiting from Germany died in waters off Anahola on Thursday morning.

KAPAA – The two men involved in Tuesday’s police pursuit in Kapa‘a have been identified as Travis Shimomura, age 34 of Kapa‘a, and Kylie Lanning, age 23 of Anahola.

WAILUA – Kaua‘i police have confirmed additional details about the two unattended deaths that occurred Thursday in Wailua.

WALIUA – The County of Kaua‘i with the University of Hawai‘i men’s golf team will be hosting the 43^rd annual John A. Burns Intercollegiate golf tournament at the Wailua Golf Course from Feb. 21 to 23.

ELE'ELE - The water service shutdown for customers located on Waialo Road, Okupu Street, Olali Street, Manawanui Court, Mana Olana Court, Harbor Access Road and Ala Uka Street in Ele’ele has been extended until approximately 7 a.m. this morning, due to additional work required to complete the new connection of a 12-inch bypass water line for the Ele’ele water system. 

KAPA‘A – Two men who attempted to evade police are in custody following an incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon at St. Catherine’s School in Kapa‘a.

PRINCEVILLE – Firefighters responded to a structure fire at the Emmalani Court condominiums in Princeville Monday night, which resulted in the total loss to one of its units.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i is hosting an inaugural Housing Summit on Friday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center.

KŌLOA – A woman died from injuries sustained during a traffic crash that occurred on Ala Kinoiki Road in Kōloa Sunday night.

LĪHU‘E – No injuries were reported after a truck crashed into the Tip Top Café in Līhu‘e Friday afternoon.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a High Surf Warning for all east-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday. A High Surf Advisory for all north-facing shores is also in effect.

WAILUA – Kaua‘i police are now investigating two unattended deaths after a man and woman were found dead on Thursday along the shorelines of two beaches in Wailua.

LĪHU‘E – The Committee on the Status of Women for Women's History Month invites the public to experience a free heart-to-heart talk with featured speakers and honorees Renae Hamilton-Cambeilh and Gina Kaulukukui on March 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall in Līhu‘e.

KAPA‘A – Department of Water (DOW) crews will be conducting emergency repair work today, on Kūhi‘ō Highway, fronting the Coconut Marketplace in Kapa‘a, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Motorists are advised that one lane of Kūhi‘ō Highway will be partially closed, near the intersection of Kūhi‘ō Highway and Papaloa Road.  Please drive with caution when driving through the area. 

PRINCEVILLE – Kaua‘i police arrested wanted fugitive Richard Leibman on three Bench Warrants Thursday morning.

WAILUA – Kaua‘i police are investigating an unattended death after a Kaua‘i woman was found dead near the shoreline behind Wailua Golf Course on Thursday morning.

WAILUA – Kaua‘i police are investigating an unattended death after a Kaua‘i woman was found dead near the shoreline behind Wailua Golf Course on Thursday morning.

LĪHU‘E – County of Kaua‘i officials are seeking certified instructors to lead senior fitness classes through the EnhanceFitness program that are available from Kīlauea to Kekaha.

KOLOA– The water conservation notice has been lifted for Kōloa, Lāwa‘i and Omao customers as of approximately 7:30 a.m. this morning. Electrical power and water system functions have been restored to normal operations. 

LĪHU‘E – County of Kaua‘i officials on Wednesday, in partnership with Līhu‘e Safeway and Intellectual Technology Inc., launched the island’s first self-service kiosk for motor vehicle registrations.

KAPAA– The water conservation notice has been lifted for all Kapa’a customers as of approximately 12 p.m. this afternoon. Water tank levels in the Kapa‘a water system have been stabilized and customers in Kapa‘a may resume normal water use.  However, the water conservation request remains in place for customers located in Kōloa, Lāwa‘i and Omao until further notice, in an effort to maintain water services until electrical power, system repairs and well site functions can be restored to normal.  An update will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

ELE’ELE – The Department of Water (DOW) has scheduled a water service shutdown for customers located on Waialo Road, Okupu Street, Olali Street, Manawanui Court, Mānā Olana Court, Harbor Access Road and Aka Ula Street in Ele’ele.   Water service will be turned off on Tuesday, Feb. 19^th from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20^th; weather permitting, in order to connect a new 12-inch bypass waterline to the existing system, as part of the Hanapēpē-Ele’ele Water Systems Improvements Project.

KOLOA– The water conservation notice remains in place for customers located in Kōloa, Lāwa‘i, Omao and Kapa‘a, until further notice as the Department of Water (DOW) work to assess water system operations and power outages affecting multiple well sites.  An update will be provided as soon as new information is received.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Presidents Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, along with all refuse transfer stations

KAPA‘A – A 50-year-old O‘ahu man died as a result of a two-car crash in Kapa‘a Monday night.

LIHUE– The Department of Water (DOW) has lifted the water conservation notice for most of its customers as of approximately 1 p.m. this afternoon.  However, upon further assessment of water systems and power outages affecting multiple well sites, the water conservation notice will remain in place for customers located in Kōloa, Lāwa‘i, Omao and Kapa‘a, until further notice.  All other customers residing outside of these areas, may return to normal water use. 

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a High Surf Warning for all east-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday. A High Surf Advisory for all north-facing shores is also in effect.

KAPA‘A – Kainohola Road in Kapa‘a will be closed for bridge work from Feb. 25 to 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.

KAPA’A – The Department of Water (DOW) has postponed the water service shutdown scheduled for Ka'apuni Road and Alapaki Road in Kapa'a to 9 p.m., this evening.  Water service will be turned off from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Wednesday, February 13, weather permitting. 

KAPAA – The Department of Water (DOW) urges customers in Kapa‘a to minimize water use until further notice.  Water storage tank levels in the Kapa‘a water system have reported lower-than- normal operating levels and may not be able to keep up with water service demand throughout the day, especially during peak hours.  Low water storage tank levels can affect water services causing low water pressure and water service outages.  DOW officials will continue to monitor the system’s operations in an effort to maintain water services for Kapa’a customers.   

KAPA’A – The Department of Water (DOW) would like to remind customers located on Ka’apuni Road and Alapaki Road in Kapa’a, of a scheduled water service shutdown on Tuesday, February 12th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.

HANAMĀ‘ULU – County officials are seeking vendors to provide services for the Adolescent Treatment and Healing Center. The center is scheduled to be completed in April.

KAPAA – The Department of Water (DOW) activated a temporary power source at the Kapa‘a well site in order to begin water service restoration to its Kapahi customers, as of approximately 2:30 p.m. this afternoon.  Some customers in the area may begin to experience water service, however DOW asks that customers limit water use to essential uses only, in order to allow water tank levels to stabilize, while Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative officials work to restore electrical power at the well site this evening.

KEKAHA – A fire that broke out on the grounds of the old Kekaha Sugar Mill Sunday night left an unoccupied structure destroyed and caused roughly $50,000 in damage.

LIHUE – Water conservation notice remains in place for all Department of Water (DOW) customers until further notice.  Customers are asked to continue water conservation measures in an effort to maintain water services until electrical power, system repairs and well site functions can be restored to normal.

LĪHU‘E – Officials continue to address multiple fallen trees and downed utility lines across the island Sunday as the High Wind and High Surf warnings remain in effect for the County of Kaua‘i until Monday morning.

LIHUE – The Department of Water (DOW) has issued a water conservation request for all customers until further notice, due to multiple electrical power outages affecting well sites and system functions, as a result of the recent weather conditions.  The water conservation notice is in place as a precautionary measure and all customers are asked to limit water use to essential uses only; such as cooking, consumption and sanitation purposes, in order to avoid a full water service outage. DOW personnel will continue to monitor and assess its water systems island wide, in an effort to maintain water services to all customers until electrical power and well site functions can be restored to normal. 

WAINIHA – The Department of Water (DOW) has issued an immediate water conservation notice for all customers in Wainiha, Haena and Hanalei until further notice, due to an electrical power outage affecting the well pumps and systems in the area.  Customers are asked to limit water use to essential uses only in order to avoid a full water outage.

LĪHU‘E – County officials are reporting multiple fallen trees, downed power lines and dangerous surf as the High Wind and High Surf warnings continue for the County of Kaua‘i. There are no highway closures at this time and no injuries reported.

LĪHU‘E – The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning effective 4 a.m. Sunday, as damaging winds with gusts of up to 60 MPH are expected. A High Surf Warning for all north and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau also remains in effect through Monday morning.

LĪHU‘E – County of Kaua‘i officials this afternoon are urging residents to be vigilant due to the potential for strong winds and unprecedented coastal flooding over the weekend.

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 on Friday 6 a.m. to Monday 6 a.m.

KALĀHEO – Kaua‘i police on Thursday located missing woman Emi Oka alive in a ravine behind the homes on Kakela Makai Drive in Kalāheo.

KAPA’A – The Department of Water (DOW) has scheduled a water service shutdown for customers located on Ka’apuni Road and Alapaki Road in Kapa’a on Tuesday, February 12th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.

Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami and the Agency on Elderly Affairs (AEA) invites the public to submit nominations for the 2019 Outstanding Male and Female Older Americans Recognition.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled a coaches’ meeting on Feb. 12 for the Mayor’s Youth Track Meet.

LĪHUE – County officials are announcing that registration for the Mini Hoopster and Junior Hoopster Basketball Leagues will be held from Feb. 11 through Feb. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HANALEI – Ocean Safety officials have closed Hanalei Bay to swimming until further notice due to an apparent shark bite that occurred shortly before 1:45 p.m. Monday.

LĪHU'E – The County of Kaua‘i celebrated one year of the county’s transition to 100 percent Electronic Plan Review (EPR) services on Friday, Feb. 1.

KĪLAUEA – Police have confirmed that a 28-year-old Kīlauea man died as a result of an apparent head-on traffic crash that occurred Saturday night on Kūhiō Highway, in the vicinity of the Kahili Makai Street junction in Kīlauea.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works is reminding the public that the County of Kaua‘i’s sign ordinance has specific rules relating to specifications, permitting, and enforcement of signs.

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

KĪLAUEA – Kaua‘i police report that a male visitor died in waters off Kauapea Beach, in Kīlauea, Wednesday afternoon.

Līhu‘e – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to participate in the U.S. Conference of Mayors 87^th Winter Meeting. In addition, the Mayor met with the Hawai‘i Congressional delegation to highlight and discuss federal priorities for the County of Kaua‘i.

PO‘IPŪ – Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming at Po‘ipū Beach Park and Salt Pond Beach Park until further notice due to reports of Box Jellyfish. Officials continue to advise no swimming at all Kekaha beaches due to Monday’s shark sightings.

In an effort to discourage illicit drug use and loitering, the Department of Parks and Recreation is launching a blue lighting pilot project in comfort stations at various parks throughout the island.

KEKAHA – Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming at Kekaha beaches until further notice due to three shark sightings.

LĪHU‘E – A Fifth Circuit Grand Jury last week returned two Indictments charging Kevin Boggs, Leona Boggs, and Nicholas “Nico” McPeek with a total of 33 charges pertaining to multiple incidents occurring during January 2019.

KAPA‘A – A 62-year-old male resident sustained life-threatening injuries Friday evening, after he apparently plunged his vehicle down an embankment along Olohena Road.

KŌLOA – A portion of Maluhia Road near the Tree Tunnel in Kōloa was closed in both directions for several hours Friday, following a two-vehicle crash that resulted in various injuries.

The County of Kaua‘i is announcing various extensions and fee waivers for shutdown-impacted Federal workers.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i police are warning the public about a rise in vehicle burglaries, specifically in the Līhu‘e area, and are urging all residents and businesses to be vigilant in preventing property crime and helping to locate suspects.

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

LĪHU'E – On Tuesday, Jan. 22, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted the Report and Recommendation of its Hearing Officer in favor of the Planning Department’s decision to fine owners of an illegal transient vacation rental in Wailua in the amount of $130,000.

WAIPOULI – Kaua‘i police arrested a Kapa‘a man following a two-car crash that occurred on Kuhio Highway in Waipouli on Friday night. 

County officials are announcing that residentially-generated household hazardous waste (HHW) will be accepted free of charge on Jan. 26 and 27.