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Reminder: Open house for East Kaua‘i Community Circulation Plan, 7/25

Published on July 25, 2024

KAPA‘A – The County of Kaua‘i Planning Department has announced the start of the East Kaua‘i Community and Circulation Plan and invites the community to get involved.

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Full road closure scheduled for portions of Oka Street 7/31 to 8/02

Published on July 24, 2024

KĪLAUEA – The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders are announcing that portions of Oka Street, from Kilauea Road to the Oka Street cul-de-sac, will be closed July 31 to Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Fire extinguished in Waimea Monday; officials suspect arson

Published on July 23, 2024

WAIMEA – Fire crews with the Kaua‘i Fire Department (KFD) and the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) extinguished a brush fire in Waimea above Panini Place Monday evening.

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KCSW launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

Published on July 23, 2024

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women (KCSW) launched a Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign on Tuesday, unveiling new signage that will be placed at county park restroom facilities.

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Road closures for Historic Kōloa Plantation Days Parade scheduled July

Published on July 23, 2024

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

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Elderly Affairs to host Disaster Preparedness and Wellness Fair 7/25

Published on July 22, 2024

LĪHU‘E – The Agency on Elderly Affairs announces a Disaster Preparedness and Wellness Fair will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Līhu‘e Civic Center.

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COK, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands issue clarification

Published on July 22, 2024

The County of Kaua‘i and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) are issuing a clarification of the conveyance of two pumps valued at $260,000. This conveyance was necessary to meet the condition of the County providing sewer service for 82 new homes in the new DHHL Phase 2 development in Hanapepe.

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Statewide Heat Awareness Campaign launched

Published on July 22, 2024

LĪHU‘E – The Office of Economic Development in collaboration with Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) and our counties across the state, is excited to announce the launch of a Heat Safety Awareness Campaign aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of Hawaiʻi's residents and visitors during the hottest months of the year.

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9:20 a.m., 7/22, FINAL Koke‘e Update

Published on July 22, 2024

KOKE‘E – Officials report that all emergency assets have been demobilized from Koke‘e, except for the Department of Land and Natural Resources – Division of Forestry and Wildlife who remains on scene Monday to conduct final mop up efforts.

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5:45 p.m., 7/21, Update: Waimea Canyon Drive will reopen at 7 p.m.

Published on July 21, 2024

KOKE‘E – The Koke‘e fire remains at 85% contained as of Sunday evening, following efforts to address numerous hot spots throughout the day. Units will resume final mop up efforts Monday morning. Fire officials estimate approximately 1,600 acres have been burned since Thursday.

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Reminder: Open house for East Kaua‘i Community Circulation Plan, 7/25

Full road closure scheduled for portions of Oka Street 7/31 to 8/02

Fire extinguished in Waimea Monday; officials suspect arson

KCSW launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

Road closures for Historic Kōloa Plantation Days Parade scheduled July

Elderly Affairs to host Disaster Preparedness and Wellness Fair 7/25

COK, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands issue clarification

Statewide Heat Awareness Campaign launched

9:20 a.m., 7/22, FINAL Koke‘e Update

5:45 p.m., 7/21, Update: Waimea Canyon Drive will reopen at 7 p.m.

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