PO‘IPŪ – First responders conducted an ocean rescue involving three California visitors in Po‘ipū Thursday afternoon.

WAILUA – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Kaiwa Construction announces that a portion of Lanikai Street in Wailua will be closed July 7 to July 15, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Kawaihau Road will be closed from July 5 to July 8 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LIHU’E – The Kaua’i Police Department completed its first 2022 Police Investigations and Forensic Science Camp for incoming high school juniors to outgoing seniors and collegiate level. 

HANAMĀʻULU – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from July 5 to July 15, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

KEKAHA – E Ola Mau Na Leo O Kekaha is inviting the public to the Kekaha Family Fun Day to celebrate the Independence Day weekend at the Kekaha Neighborhood Center on Saturday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Independence Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, July 4.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Fire officials remind the public that fireworks and firecrackers may only be ignited on private property between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. on July 4.

LĪHU‘E – Fire Chief Michael Gibson assumed command of the Kaua‘i Fire Department on Friday, June 24, in a Change of Command ceremony held at the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Mo‘ikeha Rotunda.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision today to overturn Roe v. Wade, 83 elected prosecutors from around the nation committed to use their well-established discretion and refuse to prosecute those who seek, assist in or provide abortions, calling the criminalization of abortion care “a mockery of justice.” These elected prosecutors – collectively representing nearly 87 million people from 28 states and territories and the District of Columbia, including nearly 27 million from 11 states where abortion is now banned or likely to be banned – argue in a joint statement that using limited criminal justice resources to prosecute personal healthcare decisions runs counter to their obligation to pursue justice and promote public safety. Kaua‘i Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Like was one of the elected prosecutors who signed onto the joint statement.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i and the State of Hawai‘i together are launching the Līhu‘e Civic Center Mobility Plan to improve transportation options and accessibility at the Līhu‘e Civic Center. The public is invited to share their ideas during the Līhu‘e Civic Center Mobility Plan Charrette Week, which is a series of interactive public events including a walking tour and public meeting held on June 29 and June 30. For those who cannot attend in person, a Zoom option will be available.

KALĀHEO – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Arrroyo’s Plumbing LLC announces that a portion of Waha Road in Kalāheo will be closed June 28 to July 1 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.  

PO‘IPŪ and HANAPĒPĒ – Ocean Safety officials have posted “Box Jellyfish” signs at Po‘ipū and Salt Pond beach parks. Beachgoers are urged to follow all warning signs.

LĪHU‘E – On Wednesday, Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Like announced that the Hawai‘i Supreme Court denied a petition for review by Cody Safadago, formerly of Washington State. Safadago sought to overturn his convictions, including Manslaughter, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle, Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant, etc. He was convicted of those offenses after a jury trial held before Fifth Circuit Judge Randal G.B. Valenciano in 2019.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Kawaihau Road will be closed from June 27 to July 1 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WAILUA – The Department of Public Works announces that designs are underway for temporary repairs to Yasutake Bridge, located on Kamalu Road north of Wailua Homesteads Park. Consor Engineers, an engineering consultant for the County of Kaua‘i, is working with county officials to design a temporary bridge.

LĪHU‘E – Hale Halawai 'Ohana O Hanalei is conducting a survey to collect community input to advise on the implementation and financial distribution of $7,285,000 for North Shore Watershed Flood Mitigation Sub-grants.

KALĀHEO – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that portions of Pu‘u Road in Kālaheo will be closed June 23 to  July 21, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LIHUE – The Department of Water’s (DOW) 2022 Water Quality Reports, covering from Jan. 1, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2021, are now available to view on the DOW’s website at www.kauaiwater.org. 

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department (KFD) held a special ceremony Friday morning at the Līhu‘e Civic Center to promote eight firefighters.

LĀWA‘I – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing a scheduled closure at the turn lane off Kōloa Road onto Kaumuali’i Highway June 21 to June 24 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WAIMEA – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Prometheus Constriction are announcing that a portion of Menehune Road and the Waimea Swinging Bridge be closed on weekdays, June 27 to Aug. 12, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting. However, local traffic may pass through the area from noon to 12:30 p.m.

WAILUA – The Department of Public Works and its contractor GP Roadway Solutions are announcing that portions of Olohena Road and Kamalu Road in Wailua will be closed June 20 and June 22, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhu‘e from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. onFriday, June 24.

LĪHU‘E – Registration is now open for the 2022 Drug Summit on Wednesday, June 29, from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort Jasmine Ballroom.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Kawaihau Road will be closed from June 20 to June 24 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LĪHUʻE – The County of Kaua‘i and Kaua‘i District Health Office announces that the free COVID-19 mobile testing van will no longer be available on weekends, and will shift to a Monday through Friday schedule starting June 27. While the days of service are changing, the mobile testing van will continue to serve all original locations.

KAPA‘A – Starting Wednesday, June 15, the Kaua‘i Bus will not be stopping at the Kapa‘a High School Pavilion stop on Route 60 – Kapahi Shuttle, until further notice. The closure serves as a safety precaution due to the ongoing construction in the area.

NĀWILIWILI – Three fishermen were rescued Sunday morning after their boat sunk in waters off Nāwiliwili.

WAILUA – The Department of Public Works announces that Yasutake Bridge, located on Kamalu Road north of Wailua Homesteads Park, will be closed until further notice starting at noon on June 10, 2022.

KALĀHEO – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that portions of Pai Street in Kālaheo will be closed June 16 and June 17 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding customers the importance of making an appointment for DMV services, as it will ensure efficiency and offer a better experience for all.

LĪHU‘E – In preparation for drier conditions starting late June, the Kaua‘i Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau advises the public to prepare for potential brushfires.

 LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating two vehicles that were reported stolen on Monday, June 6, 2022. 

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from June 13 to June 17 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Firefighters extinguished two structure fires on Monday – one at a condo unit in Princeville and one at a residence in Wailua.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Kamehameha Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Friday, June 10.

PORT ALLEN  – Kaua‘i firefighters extinguished a brush fire that broke out in a 25-acre area in ‘Ele‘ele on Saturday. Although most of the fire was extinguished, crews were on the scene Sunday to put out flare-ups and hot spots.

KŌLOA - The Department of Public Works Roads Division is announcing one-lane closures for portions of Kōloa from June 6 to June 16, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.

WAILUA – Firefighters extinguished a structure in Wailua Thursday evening.

LIHUE –The Department of Water (DOW) reminds residents of water emergency preparedness tips and water service advisories that may be issued during an emergency or severe weather event. 

LĪHU‘E – The Agency on Elderly Affairs is accepting registrations for its upcoming Diabetes Self-Management Workshop series, and invites kupuna aged 60 years and older to apply.

LĪHU‘E – The Agency on Elderly Affairs is encouraging the public to participate in two surveys that will help assess the needs of our aging population.

HANAMĀʻULU – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from June 6 to June 17, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LĀWA‘I – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing a scheduled closure at the turn lane off Kōloa Road onto Kaumuali’i Highway June 6 to June 9 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

KŌLOA - The Department of Public Works and Pacific Concrete Cutting and Coring, Inc., are announcing that portions of Pa‘anau Road in Kōloa will be closed June 6 to June 30, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PO‘IPŪ – First responders conducted multiple ocean rescues in Po‘ipū on Tuesday during high surf conditions. Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise no swimming as a High Surf Advisory remains in effect for south-facing shores through Thursday morning.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from June 6 to June 9 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all south-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau that is currently in effect through noon, Wednesday.

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

LĪHU‘E – Firefighters responded to a brush fire Saturday night behind a runway at the Līhu‘e Airport.

PUHI – On Friday, May 27, a job fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center in Puhi.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from May 31 to June 3 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LĪHU‘E –  As the country witnessed yet another school shooting yesterday in Uvalde, Texas, the Kaua‘i Police Department is taking active steps toward securing our schools and preventing any such tragedy from happening in our community.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance Program (CRUA), administered by Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union (Kaua‘i FCU), has reopened and officials are encouraging renters and landlords in need of financial assistance to apply.

KALĀHEO – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that portions of Papalina Road in Kālaheo, from Waha Road to Kaumuali‘i Highway, will be closed May 31  to June 13, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration for the Summer Golf Program begins on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Wailua Golf Course Pro Shop.

LĪHU‘E – Walk-up service for the Kaua‘i Police Department Records window will be closed today due to staffing shortages.

PO‘IPŪ and HANAPĒPĒ – Ocean Safety officials have posted “Box Jellyfish” signs at Po‘ipū and Salt Pond beach parks. Beachgoers are urged to follow all warning signs.

LĪHU‘E – Due to employee training, the general phone line for Solid Waste and Recycling will not be available on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Additionally, the Kaua‘i Resource Center will also be closed.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Memorial Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022.

LĪHU‘E – Registration for summer swim classes takes place May 21 at 3 p.m. at the Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools. The Kapa‘a swimming pool is located on 4470 Kou Street in Kapa‘a. The Waimea swimming pool is located at 9678 Haiki Road in Waimea.

LĪHU‘E  – The Kaua‘i Bus announces free bus service during Tropic Care from June 13 to 20.

LĪHU‘E –  As the community prepares to celebrate this year’s graduates and the beginning of summer break, the Kaua‘i Police Department encourages motorists to drive safely and urges parents and the community to help prevent underage drinking and unsafe driving.  

KILAUEA- The Department of Water (DOW) and Princeville Utilities Co. (PUCI) has lifted the water conservation notice for 'Anini Road customers at approximately 6 a.m. this morning.  Customers may now resume normal water use.

KAPA’A- The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown scheduled for a portion of Hau’a’ala Road from Kawaihau Road to Keapana Road and includes Keapana Road and Makamaka Street to allow contractor, Grace Pacific, LLC, to conduct a water main connection on Hau’a’ala Road.  Water service will be turned off on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.

KILAUEA - The Department of Water (DOW) and the Princeville Utilities Co. (PUCI) has revised the water service advisory for 'Anini Road customers to a water conservation notice.  Power has been restored to PUCI’s well site however water tank levels are not yet stable for normal operations.  Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only, such as drinking, cooking and sanitation needs until further notice.  

KĀLAHEO – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that a portion of Waha Road in Kālaheo, from Papalina Road to Niho Road, will be closed May 25 and May 26 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

(12:20 p.m.) KILAUEA - The Department of Water (DOW) and the Princeville Utilities Co. (PUCI), has issued an urgent water service outage for Anini Road customers, until further notice due to on-going power outages that have impacted pump stations at the PUCI’s well site.  

(6 a.m.) HANALEI - The water conservation notice has been lifted for Hanalei, Wainiha and Hā'ena customers effective 6 a.m. this morning. 

(10:20 p.m.) HANALEI - The Department of Water (DOW) has issued an immediate water conservation notice for north shore customers from Hanalei to Hā'ena until further notice, due to an electrical power outage affecting water system facilities.  Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only, such as drinking, cooking and sanitation purposes, to avoid a full water service outage.

KŌLOA – A portion of Kaumuali‘i Highway in Kōloa was closed in both directions for two hours on Wednesday following a traffic collision.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from May 23 to May 27 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

HANAMĀ‘ULU  – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from May 23 to June 4, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department held a special ceremony Friday, welcoming 11 new firefighters at the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Mo‘ikeha courtyard.

LĪHU‘E – 50-year-old Moses “Lono” Gardner of Lāwaʿi, who went missing Sunday in the trails off Miloli'i Ridge Road in Kōke‘e State Park, was found deceased at approximately 3:30 pm at Ku‘Ia Natural Reserve area in Kōke‘e State Park.

LĪHU‘E – The active search for 50-year-old Moses “Lono” Gardner of Lāwaʿi, who went missing Sunday in the trails off Miloli'i Ridge Road in Kōke‘e State Park, has been suspended pending any new information.

LĀWA‘I – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC. are announcing a scheduled closure at the turn lane off Kōloa Road onto Kaumuali‘i Highway from May 23 to May 27 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

KŌKE‘E – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that a portion of Kōke‘e Road near Old Mana Road will be closed May 16 to May 24, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration for the county’s Summer Fun will begin on May 16 at 8 a.m. is on the county’s website, https://recreation.kauai.gov.

WAINIHA – A fire in Wainiha Monday evening displaced one resident.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from May 16 to May 20 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that camping at Lydgate and Salt Pond beach parks are now open for permit reservations.

LĪHU‘E – Multiple agencies are conducting search operations for Moses Gardner, a 50-year-old male of Lāwaʿi who went missing after hiking into Kōke‘e in the vicinity of the Pu`u Hinahina Lookout on Sunday, May 8th.

PUHI – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help locating an unidentified individual suspected of arson.

LĪHU‘E – A portion of Rice street in Līhu‘e was closed in both directions for three hours late on Friday following a traffic collision.

PRINCEVILLE – Firefighters airlifted an injured 57-year-old Florida man from Queen’s Bath, in Princeville, on Friday afternoon.

KĪLAUEA– A portion of Kūhiō Highway in Kīlauea was closed in both directions for two and half hours on Friday following a traffic collision.

LĪHU‘E – The Agency on Elderly Affairs held a ceremony on Friday, May 6, at the Līhu‘e Civic Center, recognizing this year’s Outstanding Older Americans.

KŌLOA – The playcourts at Anne Knudsen Park, also known as Kōloa Park, on Maluhia Road, will be closed to the public starting May 23, to allow the Department of Parks and Recreation (DOPR) to begin renovations.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Office of Economic Development (OED) announces the recipients of its Innovation Grants for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division distributed prizes on Wednesday, May 4, to the winners of the county’s March Electronic Waste (eWaste) Contest.

LĪHU‘E – The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road, in Līhu‘e, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 20.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC. are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from May 9 to May 13, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additionally, Kolohala Road may experience temporary closures.

LĪHU‘E – Walk-up service for the Kauai Police Department records section window will be temporarily unavailable from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm starting Wednesday, May 4th through Friday, May 13th.

WAIMEA – The Department of Public Works is reminding the public that Menehune Road near the Waimea Swinging Bridge will be closed on May 4, May 5, and May 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HANAMĀ‘ULU – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from May 9 to 20, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

KALĀHEO – The Department of Public Works announces its contractor, Maui Kupono Builders, will begin road repaving work along portions of Kai Ikena Drive and Uka Ikena Street, in Kalāheo, on Friday, May 6, and Monday, May 9, weather permitting.

‘ELE‘ELE – The Department of Parks and Recreation (DOPR) and its consultant, Community Planning & Engineering Inc. (CPE), will conduct a virtual public information meeting for the proposed improvements to Salt Pond Beach Park, on Thursday, May 5, at 6 p.m.

‘ANINI – The Department of Parks and Recreation (DOPR) and its consultant, Community Planning & Engineering Inc. (CPE), will conduct a virtual public information meeting for the proposed improvements to ‘Anini Beach Park, on Wednesday, May 4, at 6 p.m.

KALĀHEO – Join the Kauaʿi Police Department for Coffee with a Cop from 9 to 10 a.m. on May 3 at Kauaʿi Coffee Company Visitor Center in Kalāheo.

HANAPĒPĒ – The Department of Public Works Roads Division announces that occasional one-lane closures on portions of Hanapēpē Road will occur from May 5 to 9, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

HANAPEPE – Ocean Safety officials have reassessed Salt Pond Beach Sunday afternoon, May 1, and have reopened the beach to swimming.

HANAPEPE – Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming at Salt Pond Beach in Hanapēpē until further notice due to a shark sighting.

PRINCEVILLE – The Department of Public Works announces its contractor, Maui Kupono Builders, will begin repaving work along a portion of Hanalei Plantation Road, in the vicinity of the Hanalei Fire Station, in Princeville, on Wednesday, May 4, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Office of Economic Development and Ho‘ohana Kaua‘i are conducting an employer survey to assess the current hiring and retention needs of businesses on Kaua‘i.

PUHI – On Friday, May 27, a job fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center in Puhi.

‘ANINI – The Department of Public Works Roads Division announces one-lane closures for a portion of ‘Anini Road, from Kalihiwai Road to ‘Anini Park, May 2 to May 13, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

KEKAHA – Today, Kaua‘i police visited the Kekaha and Waimea senior centers warning the public that there is a rising number of scams targeting kūpuna. More specifically, scammers are frequently posing as law enforcement agents. They tell victims that they’ve been linked to a crime through their social security number.

(12:10 p.m.) WAILUA - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown on a portion of Kuamo’o Road between Opaeka’a Road and Pa’ako Street and includes Iliki Street, Hie Street, Molo Street, Alahele Street, Lihau Street, Kuhoho Street, Aleo Street and Pa’ako Street in Wailua beginning at approximately 2 p.m. this afternoon due to a recent mainline break.  Water service will be turned off for approximately 4 hours to conduct the urgent repairs. 

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC. are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from May 2 to May 6 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WAIMEA - The Department of Public Works announces that Menehune Road near the Waimea Swinging Bridge will be closed on May 4 , May 5, and May 6 from 7:30 am. to 5 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be temporarily closed from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26. All service windows will reopen at 1:30 p.m.

LĪHUʻE – A third round of free COVID-19 home test kits will be available to Kaua‘i residents from May 2 to May 6.

LYDGATE – A blessing was held at Lydgate Beach Park on Friday for the state’s first fully inclusive playground.

PRINCEVILLE – Two Utah visitors, aged 48 and 22, were rescued at Queen’s Bath in Princeville Thursday Morning.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD), in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is collecting unused, unwanted, or expired medications for National Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, at KPD headquarters located at 3990 Ka‘ana Street, in Līhu‘e.

LĪHU‘E – Kauaʽi police have identified Roxanne Fasanella as the 59-year-old woman who died in last week’s crash on Kūhiō Highway.

HANAPĒPĒ – About 50 people gathered for the blessing of the Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery Expansion Project in Hanapēpē on Thursday.

LĪHU‘E – Thomas Castro was arrested Wednesday after turning himself in to the Kaua‘i Police Department. Castro was the operator of the truck that was involved in the crash that shut down Kūhiō Highway on April 15, 2022.  

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road will be closed from April 25 to April 29 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additionally, the makai driveway to Kapaʻa High School’s Athletic Field may experience temporary closures.

Today, Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Like announced that a Koloa man, 33-year-old Kristofer Bush, was charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, three counts of Abuse of Family or Household Member, Criminal Property Damage in the Fourth degree, Resisting an Order to Stop a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree, and Prohibitions Against Obnoxious Substances. He is currently being held in custody in lieu of ­­­­­­­­­$500,000 bail.

HANAMĀ‘ULU  – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from April 25 to May 6, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – Registration is now open for the County of Kaua‘i’s first ever Youth Climate Summit on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center in Līhu‘e.

 POʿIPŪ – Mack Lewis, a 50-year-old visitor from California, died of an apparent drowning on Monday afternoon while snorkeling in waters off Poʿipū Beach.

WAIMEA - The Department of Public Works announces that Menehune Road near the Waimea Swinging Bridge will be closed on April 20 and April 21, from 7:30 am. to 5 p.m.

WAIMEA - The Department of Public Works Roads Division announces that portions of Maile Road, Ape Place, and Ula Place in Waimea will be closed for one-lane closures on April 19 and April 20, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) invites residents of Kaua‘i County to participate in a virtual public meeting for a presentation on the final design of the Wainiha Community Resilience Center.

LĪHU‘E – Walk-up service for the Kauai Police Department records section window will be temporarily unavailable from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm starting Monday, April 18th through Friday, April 29th.

ANAHOLA – A portion of Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of state mile marker 15 near Anahola was closed in both directions for three hours on Friday, following a traffic crash.

LĪHU‘E – The missing person recovered this morning has been identified as 39 year-old Shane Uzzel of Hudson, Florida. Previous statements erroneously shared that the subject was 28 years-old.  

LĪHU‘E – At approximately 6:00 am Friday, a body was found by a Coast Guard helicopter 50 to 60 yards off the shore.

LĪHU‘E – Multiple agencies are conducting search operations for a 28-year-old male visitor who went missing after diving into the waters off Nawiliwili around 3:30am on Friday morning.

KAPA’A - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an overnight water service shutdown to allow contractor, Grace Pacific, LLC to conduct waterline replacement work.  Water service will be turned off to a portion of Hau’a’ala Road from Moa Road to Keapana Road, and includes Makamaka Street, Keapana Road, Mailihuna Road, Silva Road, Kolohala Road and a portion of Kawaihau Road between Hau’a’ala Road and Nunu Road in Kapa’a on Thursday, April 21, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. April 22, weather permitting.

LĪHUʻE – The County of Kaua‘i’s COVID-19 testing will be closed on Friday, April 15, and Sunday, April 17, in observance of the Good Friday and Easter holidays.

LĪHU‘E – The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhu‘e from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 29.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that camping permit applications will not be available from May 2 to May 8 due to system upgrades to the registration system.

LĪHU'E – Ocean Bureau Safety officials announce that online registration for the 2022 Keiki and Junior Lifeguard programs will begin on May 2 on the County’s website www.kauai.gov/JuniorLifeguardPrograms. Enrollment is limited.

LĪHUʿE – Kauaʿi police will host its first summer camp for incoming high school juniors to outgoing seniors. The 2022 Kauaʿi Police Department Police (KPD) Investigations and Forensic Science Camp will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 21 to 23, and 8 a.m. to noon, June 24 at KPD’s Līhuʿe headquarters, 3990 Kaʿana Street.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road and Kawaihau Road will be closed from April 18 to April 22 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A portion Kawaihau Road, between Haua‘ala Road and Moa Road, will also experience a full road closure on the night of Thursday, April 21, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

LĪHU‘E – On Friday, April 8, around 6:45 am, Deputy Police Chief Stan Olsen was stopped by representatives of the Transportation Security Administration for passing a carry-on bag through a TSA checkpoint containing his department-issued firearm.

(9:30 a.m.) ANAHOLA - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown on 'Aliomanu Road, Kukuna Road and Pu’u Hale Loop for approximately 4 to 5 hours due to a recent main line break in the area. 

KAPAʿA – Join the Kauaʿi Police Department for its first Coffee with a Cop after two years from 9 to 10 a.m. on April 19 at Island Craves Kauaʿi in Kapaʿa.

Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i – The Elections Division has been notified that some Kaua‘i voters incorrectly received the wrong Election Notification postcard.  This error was made by Edward Enterprises, the County’s mailing vendor and will be corrected.

LĪHU‘E – The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) is recognizing its hard-working dispatchers this week during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The yearly event, which occurs the second week in April, is an effort to express gratitude toward telecommunicators within the public safety sector who dedicate their work to serving the community.

ŌMA‘O – The Department of Water, Department of Public Works, and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that a portion of Ōma‘o Road near the Eke Road intersection will be closed on April 12, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of the Good Friday and Easter holidays, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Friday, April 15, and Sunday, April 17.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i County Housing Agency officials have announced that the annual Point-In-Time Count report, led by Bridging The Gap Continuum of Care, was released Thursday and is now available online.

LĪHUʿE – Kauaʽi police arrested 43-year-old Clayton Kona of Waimea on Monday for Violation of Terms and Conditions of Parole.

HANAMĀ‘ULU  – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from April 11 to April 22, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be no work on April 15 in observance of the Good Friday Holiday.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works, Maui Kupono Builders and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that Maluhia Road is scheduled for lane closures on April 12 from 7 a.m.  to 5 p.m.

LIHUE - The Department of Water (DOW) expanded its local participation of national “Fix a Leak Week” to successfully distribute leak detection tools and information to more than 1,000 households from March 14 to 31, with the support of local partners who joined DOW’s efforts to encourage others to check, fix and replace leaky fixtures and avoid wasting valuable drinking water.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating three juvenile runaways  ̶   Laryah Maloney, 15, of Kōloa, Zipporah Ceda, 15, of Kōloa, and Jayden Bernardo, 15, of Hanamāʿulu.

Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i – 2022 Election Notification postcards were mailed today and should begin arriving over the next several days.  Voters who were registered on or before March 28, 2022, will be included in this mailing.  Voters who registered after March 28^th will be included in an upcoming mailing.

KAPA’A - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an overnight water service shutdown to allow contractor, Grace Pacific, LLC to conduct valve relocation work.  Water service will be turned off to a portion of Hau’a’ala Road from Moa Road to Keapana Road and includes Keapana Road and Makamaka Street in Kapa’a on Wednesday, April 13, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. April 14, weather permitting.  

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road and Kawaihau Road will be closed from April 11 to April 14 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hau‘a‘ala Road will also experience a full road closure on April 12 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m, and a full closure the night of Wednesday, April 13, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

KALĀHEO – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders announces that portions of Lolo Road, Niho Road, Nanakai Road, and Waha Road in Kalāheo will be closed through April 14 on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. 

Two major police operations occurred last week on Kauaʿi.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) and other emergency management agencies across the state are promoting public awareness and preparedness in recognition of April being Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai‘i.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be closing at 3 p.m. daily, from April 4 to April 8, to accommodate cross-division staff trainings for the upcoming DMV integration project. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 11. Officials anticipate early closures will occur every other week until further notice.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC. are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road will be closed from April 4 to April 8 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kolohala Road will also experience a full road closure from April 4 to April 20; only local traffic will be permitted through.

LĪHU‘E – The Kauaʿi Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who was seen stealing approximately $2,000 worth of Milwaukee and other brand equipment.

HANALEI – Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise no swimming at Hanalei Bay until further notice due to a shark sighting.

KALĀHEO – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders announces that portions of Kalāheo will be closed April 4 to April 11, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.  

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works is announcing pothole work for Olohena, Kawaihau, Ka‘apuni, and Kamalu roads in Kapa‘a on March 31, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E  – Green waste is closed until further notice at the Līhu‘e refuse transfer station due to equipment issues.

LĪHU‘E – As part of National Fair Housing Month in April, the Kaua‘i County Housing Agency and other state and county agencies will be providing free training opportunities for landlords and tenants to learn about the most current federal and state Fair Housing laws.

HANAPĒPĒ – Ocean Safety officials have posted “Box Jellyfish” signs at Salt Pond Beach. Beachgoers are urged to follow all warning signs.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Office of Economic Development (OED), in partnership with the Kaua‘i Economic Development Board (KEDB), announces the release of the Kaua‘i Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan (CEDS) for 2022 to 2026.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance Program (CRUA), administered by Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union, has successfully distributed approximately $20 million in emergency rental assistance to Kaua‘i households suffering financial hardship due to the pandemic. Officials have announced that the CRUA program will temporarily pause for one month, in April, while the program transitions to a new funding source.

OMAO - The Department of Water (DOW) announces that a portion of Omao Road; from Kaumuali‘i Highway to Eke Road, will be closed for road work on Thursday, March 31 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. 

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Koga Engineering and Construction are announcing lane closures for Kōloa Road and Weliweli Rd in Kōloa from March 29 through April 7, weekdays, weather permitting.

LĪHUʻE – The County of Kaua‘i’s COVID-19 testing center and mobile van will be closed Friday, March 25, 2022, in observation of the Prince Kūhiō Day state holiday.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road and Kawaihau Road will be closed from March 28 to April 1 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

KALĀHEO – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders announces that portions of Ai Road, Ihu Road, and Lolo Road in Kalāheo will be closed March 30 to April 4, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.  

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Like and her cabinet took the oath of office Monday in an official swearing-in ceremony at the Fifth Circuit Court officiated by the Honorable Judge Randal G. B. Valenciano. Like appointed Keola Siu as First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.

KŌKE‘E – A multi-agency search and recovery operation was conducted Monday in Kōke‘e, for an overdue Civil Air Patrol plane that crashed late Sunday afternoon.

LĪHU‘E – The Public Works Solid Waste Division reminds residents that Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events are scheduled on March 26 and 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WAIMEA – Firefighters extinguished a brush fire that ignited in Makaweli Valley, in Waimea, Friday afternoon.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Office of Boards and Commissions and the Kaua‘i County Council are announcing the return of in-person meetings starting Monday, March 28.

KŌLOA – The Kaua‘i Bus announces a bus stop change to Route 30 (Kōloa Shuttle) effective Monday, March 21, until further notice.

LĪHUʻE – A second round of free COVID-19 home test kits will be available to Kaua‘i residents from March 28 to April 4.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Prince Kūhiō Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Friday, March 25.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Liquor Control reminds licensees and those involved with the management of any location licensed to sell alcohol that effective April 1, 2022, the Liquor Department will begin collecting a $20 fee for the red/blue manager card exam and card.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of a hit-and-run incident.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of a hit-and-run incident.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Pacific Concrete Cutting and Coring, Inc., announces that sections of Po‘ipū Road will be under short lane closes from March 21 to April 15, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In observance of the Prince Kūhiō Day holiday, there will be no work on March 25. No road work will occur during the peak traffic times for school drop-off and pick-up.

KŌLOA - The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that Po‘ipū Road, from Kōloa Road to Waikomo Road, in Kōloa will be closed March 21 and March 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

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

LĪHU‘E – The Motor Vehicle Registration division of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be closing at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 18, to accommodate a staff training. Normal hours will resume on Monday, March 21.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road and Kawaihau Road will be closed from March 21 to March 24 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In observance of the Prince Kuhio Day holiday, there is no construction work on March 25.

PRINCEVILLE – A 16-year-old female from O‘ahu was rescued at Queen’s Bath in Princeville Monday afternoon.

LAWAI – Firefighters extinguished a fire in Lawai Monday evening that destroyed a shed and damaged the rear portion of a home.

KAPAʿA – On Monday afternoon, a 70-year-old Wailua woman was pulled from her vehicle, which was found overturned in a Kapaʿa stream off of Kamalu Road.

KAPAʿA – On Monday afternoon, a 70-year-old Wailua woman was pulled from her vehicle, which was found overturned in a Kapaʿa stream off of Kamalu Road.

KAPAʿA – On Monday afternoon, a 70-year-old Wailua woman was pulled from her vehicle, which was found overturned in a Kapaʿa stream off of Kamalu Road.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced no new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, March 14.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami’s fourth State of the County Address is available for viewing on the County of Kaua‘i website, Facebook page, and Ho‘ike Kaua‘i TV.

KEKAHA – The Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division is announcing modified hours for the Kekaha Landfill on Wednesday, March 23, due to the rescheduled maintenance work on the truck scale. The landfill will be closed to the public at noon.

KŌLOA – The Kaua‘i Bus announces a bus stop change to Route 30 (Kōloa Shuttle) effective March 14 and until further notice.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced eight new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, March 13.

KEĀLIA – On Friday, first responders located a missing 40-year-old Wailua man in waters off Kaiākea Point in Keālia.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced four new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, March 12.

KĪLAUEA –  The active search for 44-year-old Huy Nguyen of Moloaʿa, who went missing Monday in waters off Rock Quarry Beach in Kīlauea, has been suspended pending any new information.

KĪLAUEA –  The active search for 44-year-old Huy Nguyen of Moloaʿa, who went missing Monday in waters off Rock Quarry Beach in Kīlauea, has been suspended pending any new information.

KĪLAUEA –  The active search for 44-year-old Huy Nguyen of Moloaʿa, who went missing Monday in waters off Rock Quarry Beach in Kīlauea, has been suspended pending any new information.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, March 11.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Planning Department has launched the Kaua‘i Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP) and will hold a series of virtual and in-person open houses across the island in March and April, to gather public input.

HANAMĀʻULU – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from March 14 to March 18, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced six new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, March 10.

LĪHU‘E – The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhu‘e from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 25.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders announces that portions of Mahea Street in ‘Ele‘ele will be closed on March 16, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.  

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders announces that portions of Kaneka Street, between Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and Puhi Park, in Līhu‘e will be closed on March 16, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.  

LIHUE – In honor of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense, National “Fix a Leak Week” the Department of Water (DOW) is offering free leak detection toilet tablets and kits at its Līhu'e office from March 14-18, 2022. 

LUMAHAʿI –  The active search for 25-year-old Matthew Preziose of New Jersey, who went missing Saturday in waters off Lumahaʿi, has been suspended pending any new information.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road will be closed from March 14 to March 18 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 9.

KILAUEA – Multiple agencies resumed search operations Tuesday for a 44-year-old male resident who went missing Monday evening after not returning from swimming at Rock Quarry Beach in Kilauea.

LĪHUE – County officials are announcing that boys and girls basketball registration, grades fourth through ninth, runs from March 9 to March 11.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 8.

KŌLOA - The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that Ala Kalanikaumaka, from Ala Kukuiula to the Po‘ipū roundabout, in Kōloa will be closed March 14 and March 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced eight new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, March 7.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced eight new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, March 6.

LUMAHA‘I – Multiple agencies resumed search operations Sunday for a 25-year-old man of New Jersey who was swept out to sea Saturday in waters off Lumaha‘i on the North Shore.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, March 5.

Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed the first supplementary emergency proclamation on March 4, 2022, for the County of Kaua‘i as a result of a rockslide that occurred in Waimea on Menehune Road on Jan. 4, 2022.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, March 4.

WAILUA – The public is advised of a wastewater effluent exceedance that occurred on Feb. 22, 2022, at the Wailua Wastewater Treatment Plant. The measured Enterococci level had exceeded the permitted limit.

LIHUE - The Department of Water (DOW) recognized eleven employees, including 2 recipients of the Department’s “Employee of the Year” awards during the Kaua'i Board of Water Supply’s (KBWS) February Board meeting held via teleconference on Feb. 24.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, March 3.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road will be closed from March 7 to March 11 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 2.

LĪHU‘E – The Motor Vehicle Registration division of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be closing at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, to accommodate a staff training. Normal hours will resume on Friday, March 4.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 1.

LĪHUʻE – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami announced today that Emergency Rule 28 will be repealed effective March 1, ending the county’s last emergency rule for COVID-19.

LĪHUʿE –  The Kauaʿi Police Department is reminding residents to continue to be aware of potential scams.

On Sunday, first responders performed rescues at the Nounou East Trail in Wailua and Kalalau Trail in Hanakoa Valley. One hiker was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital.

KŌLOA - The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that Ala Kalanikaumaka, from Ala Kukuiula to the Po‘ipū roundabout, in Kōloa will be closed March 7 to March 11 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division with the Hawai‘i State Department of Health are sponsoring an Electronic Waste (eWaste) recycling contest that runs from March 1 to 31.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Feb. 28.

HANALEI – County officials are announcing that a portion of the Hanalei Base Yard and Hanalei Neighborhood Center is closed for construction work.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, Feb. 27.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Feb. 26.

WAILUA — First responders rescued a 51-year-old Oregon female on the Nounou East Trail, also known as the Sleeping Giant Trail, in Wailua on Friday.

LĪHUʻE – Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics are scheduled in neighborhoods around Kaua‘i.

The mobile clinics offer initial doses and booster doses of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Walk ins are welcome and no appointments are needed. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 28 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Feb. 25.

KEKAHA – The Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division is announcing modified operating hours for the Kekaha Landfill on March 4 due to maintenance work on the truck scale. The landfill will be open from noon to 4 p.m.

First responders conducted multiple rescues on Wednesday in the North Shore and Kōke‘e areas.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced one new fatality and 19 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Feb. 24.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a High Surf Warning for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau in effect from 6 p.m. Feb. 24 to 6 p.m. Feb. 26.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road are scheduled for lane closures from Feb. 28 to Mar. 25. 

KŌLOA - The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that Ala Kalanikaumaka, from Lopaka Paipa Boulevard to Ala Kukuiula, in Kōloa will be closed from Feb. 25 to March 4, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that portions of Mailihuna Road will be closed from Feb. 28 to Mar. 4 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

PO‘IPŪ – The Department of Public Works and Hirata & Associates are announcing that sections of Po‘ipū Road, from Kōloa Road to Ainako Street, will be under one-lane closures from Feb. 28 to Mar. 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Feb. 23.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami issues the following statement on the crash of a civilian contracted helicopter at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

KŌLOA - The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that Ala Kalanikaumaka, from Lopaka Paipa Boulevard to Ala Kukuiula, in Kōloa will be closed from Feb. 28 to March 4, from 8 to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration for the county’s Spring Fun is scheduled for Feb. 25 at 8 a.m. on the county’s website, https://www.kauairecreation.org/. Enrollment is limited and will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 27 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Feb. 21.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, Feb. 20.

WAILUA – Firefighters responded to a structure fire Saturday that broke out in a two-story residence in Wailua. 

KAPA‘A – Two men were rescued Friday afternoon after their boat capsized in waters off Kapa‘a.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Feb. 19.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced two fatalities and 39 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Feb. 18.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity, Inc., and Pacific Concrete Cutting and Coring, Inc., are announcing that sections of Wehe Road in Līhu‘e near KEO Mana’olana will be under a one-lane closure Feb. 22 to Feb. 25, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

KAPA’A - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an overnight water service shutdown to allow contractor, Grace Pacific, LLC to conduct valve relocation work.  Water service will be turned off to Mailihuna Road, Kolohala Road, Silva Road, Makamaka Street and Keapana Road in Kapa’a on Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Feb. 24, weather permitting.  

LĪHU‘E – The  Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 64 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Feb.  17.

KAPAʻA  – The Department of Public Works and DMK & Associates are announcing lane closures for a  portion of Hauiki Road, near the vicinity of Cane Haul Road and Olohena Road, in Kapa‘a from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25, weather permitting.

HANAMĀʻULU – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures on weekdays from Feb. 22 to March 4, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The  Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 18 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Feb.  16.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that a portion of Mailihuna Road will be closed from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The  Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 18 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Feb.  15.

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

KAPA’A - The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown for valve replacement work on Hassard Road and Annie Road in Kapa’a on Tuesday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The  Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 40 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Feb.  14.

KŌLOA - The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that Ala Kalanikaumaka, from the Kōloa Road roundabout to Lopaka Paipa Boulevard, in Kōloa will be closed from Feb. 22 to Feb. 25, from 8 to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Presidents’ Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21.

LĪHU‘E – The  Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 40 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, Feb.  13.

LĪHU‘E – The  Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 64 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Feb.  12.

KALALAU – First responders rescued an injured 56-year-old California hiker on the Kalalau Trail on Friday.

LĪHU‘E – The  Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 64 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Feb.  11.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami and the Agency on Elderly Affairs (AEA) invites the public to submit nominations for the 2022 Outstanding Older Americans recognition.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that a portion of Mailihuna Road will be closed from Feb. 14 to Feb. 18 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The  Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced two fatalities and 88 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Feb.  10.

Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i – The Voter Service Center (VSC) for the Prosecuting Attorney Special General Election will be open beginning at 8:00 a.m., Friday, February 11, 2022, in the basement of the Historic County Annex Building in Līhu‘e.

KAPA‘A – Firefighters rescued an injured 53-year-old Utah hiker near Ho‘opi‘i Falls in Kapa‘a Tuesday.

LĪHU‘E – The  Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced two fatalities and 49 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Feb.  9.

LĪHU‘E – Due to staffing issues, the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhu‘e will be closing early on Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. and Feb. 14 at 3:45 p.m. 

LĪHU‘E – The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhu‘e from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18.

LĪHU‘E – The  Hawai‘i State  Department  of  Health  Kaua‘i District  Health  Office  announced  a fatality  and  84  new  cases  of  COVID-19  on  Tuesday, Feb.  8.

KŌLOA - The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that road resurfacing work along Ala Kalanikaumaka is scheduled in Kōloa from Feb. 14 to Feb. 18, from 8 to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Motor Vehicle Registration division of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be closing at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, to accommodate a staff training. Normal hours will resume on Friday, Feb. 11.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami on Monday signed the 13th supplementary emergency proclamation on COVID-19 for the County of Kaua‘i, in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Kaua‘i.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 74 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Feb. 7.

WAILUA - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown scheduled for a portion of Kuamo’o Road from Opaeka’a Road to Pa’ako Street and includes: Iliki Street, Hie Street, Molo Street, Alahele Street, Lihau Street, Pa’ako Street, Kuhoho Street and Aleo Street.  Water service will be turned off from approximately 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today to conduct urgent repairs to a recent 8-inch mainline break.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 53 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, Feb. 6.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 121 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Feb. 5.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 118 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Feb. 4.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami issues the following statement on the passing of the late Representative Ezra Kanoho.

‘ELE‘ELE – The Kaua‘i Bus announces there will be multiple changes to Route 100 and Route 30, including a new bus stop location in ‘Ele‘ele Nani, starting Feb. 14.

LĪHU‘E – Starting Monday, Feb. 7, the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) specialty license plates will be available for purchase at the County of Kaua‘i Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 151 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Feb. 3.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that a portion of Mailihuna Road in Kapa‘a will be closed from Feb. 7 to Feb. 11 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

KŌLOA - The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that Ala Kalanikaumaka, from the Kōloa Road roundabout to Lopaka Paipa Boulevard, in Kōloa will be closed from Feb. 7 to Feb. 11, from 8 to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 155 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Feb. 2.

POʻIPŪ – The Department of Public Works and Hirata & Associates are announcing that sections of Poʻipū Road, from Kōloa Road to Ainako Street, will be under one-lane closures from Feb. 7 to Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

MOLOA‘A – Green Earth Matters Inc., located on 6020 Ko‘olau Road lot 69 in Moloa‘a, now accepts pallets for recycling Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) recognized Investigative Services Bureau Detective Philip Banquel as Officer of the Month during January’s Police Commission meeting held via teleconference on Friday.

A mechanical issue overnight resulted in the outage of the county’s server and network. While county phone service remains unaffected, there is no internet access and sporadic email service for all county employees.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 98 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Feb. 1.

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 currently in effect through 6 a.m. Wednesday.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

KILAUEA – The Department of Public Works and Shannon & Wilson are announcing that sections of Kolo and Kilauea roads in Kilauea will be under one-lane closures on Feb. 3 and Feb. 4, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 127 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 31.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 106 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, Jan. 30.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 156 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Jan. 29.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4. The next update is expected to be announced on Monday, Jan. 31.

The County of Kaua‘i, in partnership with the Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office, completed on Friday its final distribution of free COVID-19 home test kits.

KALAHEO – The Department of Public Works and Arroy’s Plumbing LLC are announcing that a section of Puuwai road in Kalaheo will be under a single-lane closure from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

HANAPĒPĒ – Ocean Safety officials have posted “Box Jellyfish” signs at Salt Pond Beach. Beachgoers are urged to follow all warning signs.

LĪHU‘E – The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help with locating a missing person.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 205 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 28.

HANAMĀʻULU – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from Jan. 31 to Feb. 11.

WAILUA – A fire in Wailua Wednesday evening displaced one resident.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 222 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Jan. 27.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., announces that a portion of Mailihuna Road will be closed from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works and Pacific Concrete Cutting and Coring, Inc., announces that sections of Poipu Road will be under short lane closes from Jan. 31 to Feb. 18, on weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No road work will occur during the peak traffic times for school drop-off and pick-up.   

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 159 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Jan. 26.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4. The next update is expected to be announced on Friday, Jan. 28.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 186 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 25.

LĪHU‘E – County officials would like to remind Kaua‘i property owners that the second installment of Real Property Taxes for the 2021-2022 tax year are due on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022.

ŌMA‘O – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that continued road resurfacing work is scheduled from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, along portions of Ōma‘o Road near the Kaumuali‘i Highway intersection, weather permitting.

KOLOA - The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that preparation and road resurfacing work along Ala Kalanikaumaka are scheduled in Koloa from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, from 8 to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is inviting the public to review and comment on the recently received proposals for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Innovation Grants.

KAPAʿA – Kauaʿi police arrested 58-year-old Paul Bun Chung Say of Kapaʿa on January 19 for numerous charges, including several counts of promoting dangerous drugs and multiple charges related to the possession of illegal weapons and ammunition.

KAPAʿA – A crash involving a pickup truck and a moped at the Kūhiō Highway and Ohia Street intersection caused one fatality Sunday evening.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 203 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 24.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 171 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, Jan. 23.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 262 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Jan. 22.

LĪHU‘E - The County of Kaua’i, in partnership with the Hawai‘i State DOH Kaua‘i District Health Office, announces the distribution of free COVID-19 home test kits at County neighborhood centers from Jan. 24 to Jan. 28.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 269 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 21.

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 currently in effect through 6 p.m., Saturday.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that a portion of Mailihuna Road, Kawaihau Road, and Hau‘a‘ala Road will be closed from Jan. 24 to Jan. 28.

HANAPEPE – The Office of Economic Development announces the West Kaua‘i Job Fair will be held on Feb. 2, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Hanapēpē United Church of Christ located at 4481 Kona Road.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 257 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Jan. 20.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 335 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

ŌMA‘O – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that continued road repaving work is scheduled from Jan. 24 to 28, along portions of Ōma‘o Road near the Kaumuali‘i Highway intersection.

POIPU – First responders located a missing diver in waters off Poipu near the dive spot known as Koloa Landing on Tuesday morning.

HANAMĀʻULU – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from Jan. 24. to Jan. 28.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

LīHU'E - The Department of Water (DOW) business-by-phone services have resumed as of approximately 11:30 a.m. today.  Customers may now call-in inquiries to its offices at 808-245-5400 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except holidays. 

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 283 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 18.

LĪHU‘E – Firefighters extinguished a structure fire in Līhu‘e at the transitional housing site Kealaula at Pua loke on Monday evening.

LIHUE - The Department of Water (DOW) office phone lines are experiencing technical issues and is unavailable until further notice.  Customers requiring assistance with billing services, applications, and other non-emergency inquiries may email DOW with their requests to General inquiries: webmaster@kauaiwater.org or Billing Services: billing@kauaiwater.org. 

HANALEI – A fire in Hanalei early Monday morning displaced two residents.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 141 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 17.

First responders conducted multiple rescues on the North Shore on Saturday.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 245 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, Jan. 16.

LĪHUʻE – While generally closed on state holidays, the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall testing site will be open on Monday, Jan. 17, due to the extremely high demand for testing.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 152 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Jan. 15.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 312 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 14.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 342 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Jan. 13.

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

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

KAPA‘A – Construction continues Tuesday, Jan. 18, and Wednesday, Jan. 19, on Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of Kapaʻa Safeway.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

LĪHUʻE – The County of Kaua‘i reminds the public that a ticketing system is now in place at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall testing center and the county’s mobile testing van. This ticketing system is meant to prevent extended lines and crowding, due to the current high demand for testing. Testing at these sites is not for those who are experiencing symptoms. If you are sick with COVID symptoms, please seek testing at a drive-thru or clinical site.

LĪHUʻE – COVID-19 testing centers on Kaua‘i are currently experiencing high demand and limited supplies. However, not everyone needs to have a PCR test. The Kaua‘i District Health Office offers the following guidance on when to test for COVID-19.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that a portion of Mailihuna Road, near Kolohala and Kawaihau roads, will be closed from Jan. 18 to Jan. 21, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 197 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Jan. 12.

ŌMA‘O – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that continued road repaving work is scheduled from Jan. 18 to 21, along portions of Ōma‘o Road near the Kaumuali‘i Highway intersection.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

LĪHU‘E –  The Department of Liquor Control of the County of Kaua‘i has opted to begin offering the managers certification course and exam online only due to the spike in COVID cases on the island. This change is effective Wednesday, Jan. 12, and until further notice.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 243 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 11.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

HANAMĀʻULU – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures on weekdays through Jan. 21.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 82 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 10.

LĪHU‘E – Firefighters responded to a man in distress Saturday afternoon along the Kalepa Ridge trail in Līhu‘e.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 187 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, Jan. 9.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 251 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Jan. 8.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Pacific Concrete Cutting and Coring Inc., are announcing that sections of Pa‘anau Road in Kōloa will be under short lane closures from Jan. 11 to 31.

ŌMA‘O – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders are announcing that continued road repaving work is scheduled from Jan. 10 to 14, along portions of Ōma‘o Road near the Kaumuali‘i Highway intersection.

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 currently in effect through 6 a.m., Sunday.

WAIMEA – Officials are announcing the following updates for the isolated Waimea community affected by the rockfall that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works is announcing that construction is scheduled from Jan. 10 to 14, on Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of Safeway in Kapa‘a.

HANAPĒPĒ – On January 5, around 11 a.m., Kauaʿi Police Department’s Sergeant David Banquel was found unresponsive at his residence while off duty.

HANAPĒPĒ – On January 5, around 11 a.m., Kauaʿi Police Department’s Sergeant David Banquel was found unresponsive at his residence while off duty.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced a fatality and 288 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 7.

LĪHUʻE – COVID-19 vaccine booster doses are now available on Kaua‘i for ages 12 and older.

WAIMEA – Menehune Road near the Waimea Swinging Bridge remains closed due to a rockfall that occurred on Jan. 3. Rockfall mitigation assessment above the road began today, Jan. 6., with work to start tomorrow, Jan. 7, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 240 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Jan. 6.

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 currently in effect through 6 p.m., Thursday.

KAPA‘A - The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that a portion of Mailihuna Road will be closed from Jan. 10 to Jan. 14, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for sidewalk construction and roadway excavation.   

WAIMEA – Menehune Road remains closed near the Waimea Swinging Bridge until further notice due to a rockfall that occurred Tuesday morning. The Public Works Roads Division has scheduled a rockfall mitigation contractor to assess the cliffside hazard above Menehune Road.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 175 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Jan. 5.

LĪHUʿE – Sandon Igne was arrested Tuesday on an arrest warrant that was issued Monday that was based on a Grand Jury indictment. Igne was the operator of the truck that was involved in the fatal crash that occurred on Kaumualiʿi Highway on December 24, 2020.

LĪHUʿE – A deceased man was found Sunday inside an overturned vehicle in Hanamāʿulu River.

Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed an emergency proclamation on Jan. 4, 2022, for the County of Kaua‘i as a result of a landslide that occurred in Waimea on Menehune Road.

WAIMEA – Menehune Road remains closed near the Waimea Swinging Bridge until further notice due to a landslide that occurred Tuesday morning. The American Red Cross will be open an emergency shelter at the Waimea Neighborhood Center at 5 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 117 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 4.

LĪHU‘E – Christmas trees are being accepted for recycling daily, except on holidays, at the green waste drop-off areas of the Hanalei, 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 – Menehune Road is closed near the vicinity of the Waimea Swinging Bridge until further notice due to a landslide that occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported a fatality and announced 104 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 3.

The National Weather Service has canceled a Flood Advisory for the island of Kaua‘i on Monday, Jan. 3.

LĪHUʿE – Until further notice, all evidence item returns will be conducted by appointment only and item returns will be conducted through the Kauaʿi Police Department Evidence Return Window located in the Firearms Registration hallway.

LĪHU‘E – The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhu‘e from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14.

KEKAHA – Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise no swimming at Kekaha Beach Park until further notice due to shark sightings.

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

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 173 new cases of COVID-19 on Sun, Jan. 2. This case count includes cases that weren’t reported Saturday, Jan. 1, due to the New Year’s Day holiday.

The Flash Flood Warning has been extended for the island of Kaua‘i until 10:30 a.m. Additionally, Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed.

Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is closed 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.