WAILUA – The Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing that Kamalani Playground at Lydgate Park will be closed starting Aug. 26 for the installation of safety upgrades.

HANAPĒPĒ - The Department of Water (DOW) announces the completion of its Hanapēpē-Ele’ele Booster Pump Station Project and held a dedication ceremony on August 1st. 

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing that a public hearing is set for Sept. 3 on proposed amendments to the Rules and Regulations Governing Commercial Boating Activities at County Beach Parks.

HANALEI – The Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing that construction for the Black Pot Beach comfort station is set to begin on Aug. 29 through the month of November, weather permitting.

‘ANINI – A 29-year-old California man remains in critical condition after he was found unresponsive in waters off ‘Anini Beach on Wednesday.

A 50-year-old California man wanted on Kaua‘i for sexual assault was located and detained on Monday by the Central Marin Police Authority in San Anselmo, California.

HĀ‘ENA – Ocean Safety officials have closed beaches to swimming from Hā‘ena to Kē‘ē until further notice due to a shark sighting.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works and Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. are announcing that construction will continue on the eastbound lane of Rice Street, closing the outer lane to traffic while work is being performed from Aug. 26 to Oct. 30, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The public is advised that the construction work on ‘Eiwa Street that was planned for Monday, Aug. 19, has been postponed until further notice. Therefore, the ‘Eiwa Street bus stop will resume normal service on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

KEKAHA – The public is advised that equipment repairs are completed at the Kekaha Landfill, and is set to reopen today from 3:30 to 10 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Bus is announcing that the ‘Eiwa Street bus stop will temporarily relocate to Hardy Street, near the intersection of ‘Eiwa Street, on Aug. 19, weather permitting. 

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Bus is announcing that the Kukui Grove Shopping Center bus stop fronting First Hawaiian Bank will temporarily relocate from Aug. 20 to Aug. 30 while the parking lot is under reconstruction, weather permitting. 

KEKAHA – The public is advised that due to an equipment malfunction, the Kekaha Landfill is closed until further notice.

KAPA‘A – Due to Statehood Day and the Mokihana Fun Swim Meet, the The Kapa‘a swimming pool will be from Aug. 16 to 18.

LĪHU'E – Organizations are invited to join the County of Kaua‘i’s Health and Wellness Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 6, at the Kaua‘i Marriott Resort in Līhu‘e.

HANAPĒPĒ – The Department of Public Works is announcing that the eastbound lane of Kaumuali‘i Highway near the intersection of Kona Road will be closed from Aug. 20 at 8:30 p.m. to Aug. 21 at 6 a.m. to allow Good Fellow Bros., LLC to install a waterline for the Hanapēpē-‘Ele‘ele water systems, weather permitting.

WAILUA – Firefighters responded to a structure fire at the Plantation Hale Suites in Wailua Friday night.

LĪHU‘E – A 59-year-old man with no permanent address was found dead Thursday morning in a parked vehicle at the Vidinha Stadium parking lot, in Līhu‘e.

KEĀLIA – Lifeguards rescued a 21-year-old male visitor from waters off Keālia Beach Thursday afternoon.

The Wastewater Management Division is reminding the public to properly dispose their used fats, oils, and grease (FOG).

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Statehood Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Aug. 16, along with all refuse transfer stations as well as the Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i police on Wednesday apprehended 21-year-old Isaiah Pongasi-Adric who escaped from Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center (KCCC) on Sunday night.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Bus is announcing that the Rice Shopping Center bus stop has been temporarily relocated, due to the construction of Rice Street and the sidewalk.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Liquor Control has cancelled its managers certification testing scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 14.

KĪLAUEA – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of Kīlauea and Kolo roads will be closed from Aug. 6 to 9, Aug. 12, and Aug. 19 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road construction work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

KOLOA – The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers of a water service shutdown scheduled for a portion of Maluhia Road; between Alaneo Road and Kōloa Road, including Emi Road and a portion of Wailaau Road in Kōloa on Wednesday, August 7 from approximately 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i police are searching for two inmates identified as Isaiah Pongasi-Adric and Jeffrey Kelekoma Jr. who escaped from the Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center (KCCC) overnight.

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.

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

KEKAHA – Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Kekaha that broke out early Saturday morning on the corner of Alae Road and Kekaha Road.

LĪHU‘E – Starting on Thursday, August 1, Ocean Safety officials will implement extended hours for its lifeguard patrol services islandwide.

KOLOA – The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown scheduled for customers located along a portion of Maluhia Road; between Alaneo Road and Kōloa Road, including Emi Road and a portion of Wailaau Road in Kōloa on Wednesday, August 7 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, weather permitting.

HANALEI – The Kaua‘i Outrigger Association will be hosting the annual Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association (HCRA) State Championship Regatta this Saturday, Aug. 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Hanalei Bay.

LĪHU‘E – County of Kaua‘i officials are monitoring Hurricane Erick and Hurricane Flossie as they continue to move west toward the islands, and are reminding all residents and visitors to get prepared and stay informed.

LĪHU‘E – Effective Tuesday, July 30, the County of Kaua‘i Solid Waste Office will be modifying the traffic pattern for the Līhu‘e refuse transfer station to a one-way directional flow.

WAILUA – Firefighters rescued a 59-year-old man from rough waters off Wailua Thursday evening.

Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i – Act 136, which was signed into law by Governor Ige on
June 25, 2019  established voting by mail uniformly across all counties in the State of Hawai‘i for all elections beginning in 2020.

LĪHU‘E – County officials would like to remind Kaua‘i property owners that the first installment of real property taxes for the 2019-2020 tax year are due on Tuesday, August 20.

WAILUA – The Department of Public Works is announcing that Pu‘uopae Bridge in Wailua is scheduled to reopen July 26.

POLIHALE – Officials report that there are no signs of 33-year-old Fathi Twalib of Kalāheo, as a multi-agency search continues in waters off Polihale State Park on Thursday.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department is notifying motorists of road closures on Sunday, July 28, to accommodate a community march on Rice Street in Līhu‘e.

POLIHALE – Multiple agencies are searching for a missing Kalāheo man in waters off Polihale State Park on Wednesday morning. Additionally, the park is closed today as shark sightings were reported.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works and Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. are announcing that a portion of ‘Eiwa Street – from the ‘Eiwa Street bus stop to Rice Street – is scheduled to be closed for reconstruction work from July 31 to Sept. 6, weather permitting.

KAPA‘A –The Kapa‘a swimming pool is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, July 23.   

KŌLOA – The annual Historic Kōloa Plantation Days Parade is scheduled for this Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m.

HANALEI – The Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing that Black Pot Beach Park in Hanalei is now open to the public today, July 22.

LĪHU‘E – A special ceremony was held Monday at the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Mo‘ikeha Courtyard as Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami proclaimed July 21 to 27, 2019, as Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week on Kaua‘i.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of Malu and Apopo Roads will be closed from July 23 to July 26 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 Public Works is announcing that GP Maintenance Solutions will perform roadwork in the Ulu Ko Subdivision in Līhu‘e from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, through Aug. 8, weather permitting.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of Keālia will be closed from July 19 to July 23, on weekdays, 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 has implemented new rules for after-hours use of Weke Boat Ramp.

KĪLAUEA – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of Kīlauea Road will be closed from July 22 to July 26 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road construction work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

PO‘IPŪ – Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out early Thursday morning in the maintenance building of The Point at Po‘ipū resort.

LĪHU‘E – Firefighters responded to a structure fire that broke out Tuesday night on Ho‘olako Street in Līhu‘e.

LĪHU‘E – County officials on Tuesday morning discovered partially-treated sewage sludge that overflowed overnight from the Līhu‘e Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to the drainage channel next to the facility.

LIHU’E – The Department of Water (DOW) announces that work has been completed on Kapena Street, between Ohiohi Street and Aloalo Place and normal traffic flow on Kapena Street may now resume. 

WAIMEA – The Waimea swimming pool is closed until further notice due to overnight vandalism.

LIHU’E – The Department of Water (DOW) will be closing Kapena Street, between Ohiohi Street and Aloalo Place, in order to replace a fire hydrant, which was damaged during a traffic incident.  

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department held a special ceremony Monday at the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Mo‘ikeha courtyard to honor the community members and first responders involved in the rescue of Dino Pabre who was resuscitated after collapsing during a basketball game in May.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Finance is announcing that Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and motorcycle road tests will not be administered from July 8 to Aug. 21 at Vidinha Stadium due to the Kaua‘i Fire Department’s annual driver training of all firefighter personnel and the Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau Fair.

HANALEI – A public meeting regarding the reopening of Black Pot Beach Park is set for July 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Hanalei School cafeteria.

County officials are announcing that residentially-generated household hazardous waste (HHW) will be accepted free of charge on July 13 and 14.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works is announcing portions of Kawaihau Road in Kapa‘a will be closed from July 8 to July 19 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road construction work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, weather permitting.

KŌLOA – The public is advised that Maluhia Road, from Kaumuali‘i Highway to Ala Kino‘iki junction, will be closed on July 13 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a community clean-up.

PUHI – Kaua‘i police responded to a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night on Hulemalu Road, east of the Puhi Road intersection.

KEKAHA – The Kekaha Fourth of July Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, July 4, at Kekaha Faye Park.

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

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

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Independence Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on July 4, along with all refuse transfer stations as well as the Waimea swimming pool.

KAPA‘A – Due to mechanical issues, the Kapa‘a swimming pool will be closed until further notice starting June 29.  

LĪHU‘E – Acting Mayor Michael A. Dahilig has signed a ninth supplementary emergency proclamation on Thursday, June 27, for the County of Kaua‘i, extending the emergency relief period for damages sustained during the April 2018 flood.

WAIMEA – A fire in Waimea on Wednesday displaced three people.

PUHI – A portion of Kaumuali‘i Highway in the vicinity of Kaua‘i Nursery was closed in both directions for under an hour on Tuesday, following a single-vehicle crash.

Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at Brennecke’s Beach and Po‘ipū Beach, as Box Jellyfish are washing ashore.

WAILUA – The search for 58-year-old Vladimir Sukhoparov of Ohio in waters off Kaua‘i’s Eastside in Wailua was suspended Wednesday afternoon following a three-day, multi-agency search.

KALĀHEO – The Department of Water has lifted the water conservation request for Kalāheo customers, as of 1:30 p.m., today. 

KALĀHEO – The Department of Water (DOW) has issued an immediate water conservation request for the Kalāheo area until further notice due to an electrical power outage that is affecting the Kalāheo well site and pump station.