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LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 42 new cases on Friday, Sept. 10.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road are scheduled for lane closures from Sept. 13 to Sept. 17, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for punch list items and shoulder work. Motorists are advised to expect brief and occasional delays.  

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 55 new cases on Thursday, Sept. 9.

HAENA - The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown on Kūhi‘ō Highway in Hā'ena from the Mānoa Stream Bridge to the Hā'ena State Park at Kē'ē Beach, for waterline repair and improvement work on Monday, Sept. 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 33 new cases on Wednesday, Sept. 8.

HANAKĀPĪʿAI – Kauaʿi police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of a red kayak that was found floating off Hanakāpīʿai Beach waters this afternoon.

LĪHU‘E – A free workshop series is being offered to seniors to help with chronic conditions.

HĀ‘ENA – Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise no swimming at Hā‘ena Beach Park until further notice due to a shark sighting.

LĪHUʻE – Due to high demand for testing, the County’s free testing site at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall is implementing a ticketing system to avoid long wait times.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i is reminding the public that the deadline to file tax exemptions for the 2022 Real Property Assessment is Sept. 30, 2021.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 35 new cases on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

WAILUA – Jacob Wilson, 25, of Mississippi, died in a single vehicle crash on Monday afternoon in Wailua.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 26 new cases on Monday, Sept. 6.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 23 new cases on Sunday, Sept. 5.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported Kaua‘i’s ninth fatality from COVID-19 and announced 43 new cases on Saturday, Sept. 4.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union (KGEFCU) is offering in-person assistance on Sept. 8, Sept. 9, and Sept. 18, for interested applicants of the County of Kaua‘i’s 2021 Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance (CRUA) Program.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 44 new cases on Friday, Sept. 3.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC. are announcing there will be partial lane closures on multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road from Sept. 7 to Sept. 10, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for punch list items and shoulder work. Motorists are advised to expect brief and occasional delays.

LĪHUʻE – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami issued a new emergency rule establishing fines of $250 for individuals and $500 for businesses and organizers for noncompliance with the State of Hawai‘i’s COVID safety rules.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the leeward areas of Kaua‘i County in effect through 6 p.m. Sept. 3. The warning may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.

LĪHUʻE – The Kaua‘i District Health Office and County of Kaua‘i are providing testing options on island as demand for testing increases.

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for the leeward areas of Kaua‘i County that goes into effect Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 63 new cases on Thursday, Sept. 2.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported Kaua‘i’s eighth fatality from COVID-19 and announced 29 new cases on Wednesday, Sept. 1.

LĪHUʻE – More free pop-up and mobile van vaccine clinics are open to everyone aged 12 and older.

LIHUE – The Department of Water (DOW) reminds qualified customers to apply for utility bill payment assistance through the County of Kaua'i’s Coronavirus Rent and Utility Assistance Program (CRUA) to avoid a water service shutoff for non-payment.  Information can be found online at www.kauairenthelp.com or by calling 808-482-3777.  Additionally, payment plans for delinquent water service accounts can be arranged by contacting DOW at 808-245-5442.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works announces that portions of Waimea will be closed from Sept. 7 to 10 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported Kaua‘i’s seventh fatality from COVID-19 and announced 32 new cases on Tuesday, Aug. 31.

WAIMEA – The final community meeting for the Waimea 400 Conceptual Community Master Plan will be held virtually online on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration is available at the project website, www.waimea400.com. 

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Labor Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Sept. 6, along with all refuse transfer stations, the Kekaha Landfill, all and neighborhood centers. Because the Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools are closed on Mondays, staff will observe the holiday on Sept. 7. The pools will reopen Sept. 8.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i County Planning Department announces that the Kaua‘i Planning Commission will continue to conduct its meetings remotely through Microsoft Teams and live-streamed through the County of Kaua‘i website, until further notice.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 19 new cases on Monday, Aug. 30.

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 39 new cases on Sunday, Aug. 29.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 49 new cases on Saturday, Aug. 28.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported Kaua‘i’s sixth fatality from COVID-19 and announced 41 new cases on Friday, Aug. 27.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC. are announcing there will be partial lane closures on multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder work. Motorists are advised to expect brief and occasional delays.

LĪHU‘E – The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) recognized Investigative Services Bureau (ISB) detectives Michael Nii and Hanson Hsu as Officers of the Month during August’s Police Commission meeting held via teleconference on Friday.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Aug. 26.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 51 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Aug. 25.

LĪHUʿE – The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the leeward areas of Kaua‘i County in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday. The warning may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works is announcing that the private road adjacent to Uhelekawawa Canal in Kapa’a will be closed for pavement striping from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WANINI –  A 47-year-old female visitor from New Jersey was rescued from waters off Wanini Beach on Monday afternoon.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Aug. 24.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 25 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Aug. 23.

LĪHU‘E – Chief of Police Todd G. Raybuck has appointed Stan R. Olsen as the Kauaʿi Police Department’s new Deputy Chief of Police as of August 16.

LĪHU‘E – The Motor Vehicle Registration division of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be closing at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26, to accommodate a staff training. Normal hours will resume on Friday, Aug. 27.

Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i – In response to numerous inquiries concerning the dates of the upcoming Prosecuting Attorney Special Elections, the Office of the County Clerk wishes to inform the public that while Section 9A.05 (b) of the Kaua‘i County Charter states that a special primary election will be held within forty-five after the occurrence of the vacancy and a special general election will be held thirty days after the special primary election, this timeline conflicts with Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Section 15D-9 (a), which requires that ballots and balloting materials be transmitted no later than forty-five days before the election.  

PRINCEVILLE – Therese Walz, 60, of Seaford, New York, died after snorkeling in waters Friday evening in Princeville.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, Aug. 22.

LĪHU‘E – County of Kaua‘i officials continue to monitor former Tropical Cyclone Linda, and is advising the public to get prepared and remain vigilant for potential weather impacts.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 36 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Aug. 21.

KAPAʿA  ̶  A police operation that occurred Thursday evening resulted in the arrests of 36-year-old Moleni Koli of Anahola and 29-year-old John Taulung Jr. of Kaimuki, for offenses related to illegal gambling.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported Kaua‘i’s fifth fatality from COVID-19 and announced 26 new cases on Friday, Aug. 20.

HANALEI – County officials held a blessing for the Hanalei Base Yard and Garage project on Wednesday.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Aug. 19.

KAPA‘A – The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) and the County of Kauaʿi invite the public to participate in a public virtual meeting regarding the Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for the proposed Kawaihau police substation.

LĪHUʻE – Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing is now available seven days a week at Līhu‘e Pharmacy Group.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 43 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Aug. 18.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC. are announcing there will be partial lane closures on multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road from Aug. 23 to Aug. 27, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for guardrail and shoulder work. Motorists are advised to expect brief and occasional delays.

LĪHU‘E  ̶  Kauaʽi police are seeking information related to a missing Bobcat Loader that was reported stolen last month.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Aug. 17.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed the 10th supplementary emergency proclamation on Aug. 16, 2021, for the County of Kaua‘i, in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Kaua‘i from the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Mayor’s proclamation was issued in coordination with the Governor’s Office and fellow counties.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Aug. 16.

PO‘IPŪ – On Saturday morning, first responders rescued two female visitors from California from waters off Lāwa‘i Beach in Po‘ipū.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, Aug. 15.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Aug. 14.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported Kaua‘i’s fourth fatality from COVID-19 and announced 39 new cases on Friday, Aug. 13.

LĪHUʻE – Kaua‘i’s new mobile vaccine van and pop-up clinics are making it convenient to get vaccinated around the island.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Statehood Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Aug. 20, along with all refuse transfer stations, the Kekaha Landfill, all neighborhood centers, as well as the Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC. are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road will be under short lane closures for guardrail work and shoulder work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., from Aug. 16 to Aug. 19; expect occasional brief delays.

HANALEI – First responders rescued two hikers on Hihimanu Trail in Hanalei on Thursday. 

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works announces that portions of Kaneka Steet in Līhu‘e will be closed through 5 p.m., Aug. 13, to allow Maui Kupono Builders to accommodate road resurfacing work, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Aug. 12.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Ho‘ohana Kaua‘i program, in collaboration with the American Job Center-Kaua‘i, will be holding a job fair on Aug. 26 and 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the breezeway at the Līhu‘e Civic Center.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union (KGEFCU) is offering in-person assistance from Aug. 16 to 19, for interested applicants of the County of Kaua‘i’s 2021 Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance Program.

PRINCEVILLE – The access gate to Queen’s Bath in Princeville is closed due to hazardous ocean conditions.

LĪHU‘E – The Motor Vehicle Registration division of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be closing at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12, to accommodate a staff training. Normal hours will resume on Friday, Aug. 13.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i is reminding the public of the requirements for out-of-state vehicles to operate on Kaua‘i.

LĪHU‘E  – A new statewide emergency order includes new limits on gathering sizes and restaurant capacity in the County of Kaua‘i.

WAILUA - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown on a portion of Kuamo’o Road; between Opaeka’a Road to Pa’ako Street, and includes Aleo Street, Kuhoho Street, Lihau Street, Pa’ako Street, Iliki Street, Hie Street, Alahele Street and Molo Street due to a reported mainline break on Kuamo’o Road. Water service will be turned off from approximately 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

LĪHU‘E – Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming in the large pond at Lydgate Beach Park until further notice due to reports of a baby shark that is unable to swim out to sea.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 55 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Aug. 10.

LĪHUʿE – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is urging motorists to drive with aloha and obey all traffic laws including the “Move Over Law” (Hawai‘i Revised Statutes 291C-27), which requires drivers to slow down to a reasonable speed that is safe under the circumstances and, if possible, make a lane change in order to leave one lane between the driver and the emergency situation.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, August 9.

HANAPĒPĒ – The Department of Water and Goodfellow Bros. Inc., announces intermittent lane closures on a portion of Hanapēpē Road; from the intersection of Moi Road to the Hanapēpē Bridge, on Awawa Road; near the intersection of Hanapēpē Road, and road closures to include the Hanapēpē Bridge and a portion of Puolo Road; between Hanapēpē Road and Kaumuali‘i Highway, for road work on Thursday, Aug. 12 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works announces that a portion Kaneka Steet in Līhu‘e will be closed through Aug. 26 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work 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 reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, August 8.

PO‘IPŪ – Lifeguards rescued a 44-year-old Texas man from waters off Po‘ipū Beach on Saturday afternoon.

Kaua‘i firefighters responded to multiple brush fires on Saturday, with no injuries or structural damages reported.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, August 7.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported Kaua‘i’s third fatality from COVID-19 and announced 26 new cases on Friday, Aug. 6.

HANAKOA VALLEY – First responders rescued a hiker in Hanakoa Valley on the Kalalau Trail on Wednesday. 

LĪHU‘E – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency response, Gov. David Ige’s latest proclamation has extended the validity of all driver’s licenses, learner’s permits and state identification cards for 60 days beyond their expiration date.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road will be under short lane closures for guardrail work and shoulder work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., from Aug. 9 to Aug. 13; expect occasional brief delays.

KAPAHI – The Puhi Ditch Bridge located on Kawaihau Road just south of Waiakea Road is now open to vehicular traffic with load limits under 3.5 tons.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Aug. 5.

LĪHUʿE – The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.

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

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Aug. 3.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Aug. 2.

HANALEI – Due to ongoing maintenance at the Hanalei refuse transfer station, scrap metal is not being accepted until further notice.

KALĀHEO – The public is advised that Waha Road Bridge will be closed for construction work from Aug. 16 to Aug. 31, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, Aug. 1.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, July 31.

PRINCEVILLE – County officials are reminding residents to take advantage of the self-service DMV kiosk recently installed at Foodland in Princeville, in partnership with Foodland and Intellectual Technology Inc. (ITI).

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, July 30.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road will be under short lane closures for guardrail work and shoulder work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., from Aug. 2 to Aug. 6; expect occasional brief delays.

KAPAHI – Puhi Ditch Bridge in Kapahi will be closed until further notice to all vehicular traffic effective today, July 29, due to safety concerns.

LĪHU‘E – The public is advised that there will be intermittent traffic control on Kūhiō Highway in Hanamā‘ulu, from Kapaia Road to Nuku Street, on July 30, from 8:30 to 11 a.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, July 29.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tsunami Watch for the State of Hawai‘i.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department would like to thank the public for their help in locating Dawn Marie Gates.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 28.

KŌKE‘ E– First responders rescued an injured hiker in Kōke‘e on Tuesday. 

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 reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, July 27.

LĪHUʻE – The County of Kaua‘i and Kaua‘i District Health Office are announcing that mobile testing and vaccination vans are slated to begin this week.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i residents are urged to prepare for the end of the state’s eviction moratorium which expires on Friday, Aug. 6.

LIHUE - The Department of Water (DOW) will resume service discontinuation procedures for delinquent customer accounts effective September 1, 2021. Water service disconnects were suspended last March, in consideration of economic hardship for some customers caused by the covid-19 pandemic, however this practice will expire at the end of next month.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, July 26.

HANAPĒPĒ - The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers of the overnight water service shutdown scheduled for a portion of Hanapēpē Road; from Moi Road to Awawa Road, a portion of Puolo Road; from Hanapēpē Road to Kaumuali‘i Highway and includes approximately 12 customers located at the beginning of Awawa Road in Hanapēpē. Water service will be turned off from 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27 to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, July 25.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, July 24.

WAILUA – First responders rescued a 67-year-old male visitor from California on the Wailua Falls Trail on Friday.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, July 23.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works announces that portions of Līhu‘e will be closed July 28 to Aug. 12 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

HANALEI –The Hanalei refuse transfer station will be closed all day on Friday, July 30, and half-day until 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 31. The closure is necessary to perform planned maintenance on the site.

KAPA‘A – The Kauaʿi Police Department is in the early planning stages to build a new Kawaihau police substation and is seeking the public’s input pertaining to a Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) which can be accessed at http://oeqc2.doh.hawaii.gov/Doc_Library/2021-07-23-KA-DEA-Kauai-Police-Department-Kapaa-Substation.pdf.

LĪHUʿE – The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) recognized two Employees of the Month during Friday’s Police Commission meeting. Records Section employees Michele Albarado and Jessica Fletcher were both honored for their diligent work and service to the community.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road will be under short lane closures for guardrail work and shoulder work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., from July 26 to July 30; expect occasional brief delays.

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

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i has extended the deadline to pay for property taxes by 30 days, to accommodate those who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new deadline to pay property taxes is Monday, Sept. 20, 2021.

HANAPĒPĒ  - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an overnight water service shutdown on a portion of Hanapēpē Road; from Moi Road to Awawa Road, a portion of Puolo Road; from Hanapēpē Road to Kaumuali‘i Highway and includes approximately 12 customers located at the beginning of Awawa Road in Hanapēpē.  Water service will be turned off on Tuesday, July 27 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, weather permitting.

LĪHUʻE – More free pop-up vaccine clinics are scheduled around Kaua‘i, including two for children and adults aged 12 and older. No appointments are necessary.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 21.

LUMAHA‘I – First responders rescued a kitesurfer off waters at Lumaha‘i Beach on Tuesday.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Finance has announced the following changes to its current procedures at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

POʿIPŪ – Gary Schultz, a 61-year-old Kalāheo man, died of an apparent drowning on Tuesday morning while surfing in waters off Poʿipū Beach.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, July 20.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Office of Economic Development announced the launch of a new website aimed at informing both visitors and residents of the various transportation options available on Kaua‘i.

WAIMEA – The third community meeting for the Waimea 400 Master Plan will be held online on Wednesday, July 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration is available at the project website, www.waimea400.com.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Monday, July 19.

KŌLOA – Weliweli Road between Waikomo Road and Hapa Road will be closed on weekdays, July 19 to August 20  from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for sewer line installation work.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, July 18.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, July 17.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) held a special ceremony Friday to promote eight officers at its headquarters in Līhu‘e.

LĪHU‘E – The Drivers Licensing division of the Department of Finance will continue extended hours through Friday, Aug. 6, allowing eligible customers to renew their driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, and state identification cards that expired on or after March 16, 2020.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, July 16.

MOLOA‘A – A fire in Moloa‘a on Ko‘olau Road displaced six residents on Thursday.

Kapa‘a –The Kapa‘a Refuse Transfer Station green waste area will be temporarily closed due to maintenance work.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road are scheduled for lane closures from July 19 to July 23. Multiple sections of Kōloa Road will be under short lane closures for shoulder work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., expect brief occasional delays.

(6:15 p.m.) KAPA’A - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown on a portion of Haua’ala Road; from Makamaka Street to the north-end of Haua’ala Road, in Kapa’a for approximately 4 to 6 hours due to a recently damaged mainline.

LĪHU‘E – A pop-up vaccine clinic will be open to everyone aged 12 and older at the Kukui Grove Back to School Bash.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, July 15.

HANALEI – The County of Kaua‘i invites the public to participate in the second public virtual meeting regarding the Hanalei Base Yard Office and Garage project.

WAILUA – The public is advised of a wastewater effluent exceedance that occurred on July 13, 2021, at the Wailua Wastewater Treatment Plant. The measured Enterococci level has exceeded the permitted limit.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 14.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, July 13.

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, July 30.

HANALEI – Due to improvements being made at the Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station, scrap metal is not accepted at this time.

LĪHU‘E – Officials remind the public to exercise caution and offer safety tips for outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming.

LĪHU‘E – Beginning Monday, Aug. 2, a $60 (plus tax) fee will be required to dispose of vehicles using a Waiver, Release, and Indemnity form. Other fees may be applicable. Please visit www.kauai.gov/vehicledisposal for more information.

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

KEKAHA – Due to a staffing shortage, the Kekaha Lifeguard Tower at Kekaha Beach Park will be closed today, July 12.

WAILUA – Lifeguards and firefighters rescued three people in distress from waters off Wailua on Saturday afternoon. One person remains in critical condition.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, July 11.

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

WAILUA – The public is advised of a wastewater effluent bypass that started June 24, 2021, at the Wailua Wastewater Treatment Plant – when a filter drive box broke and shut down the filtering system.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from July 12 to July 16. Multiple sections of Kōloa Road will be under short lane closures for shoulder work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., expect brief occasional delays.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Parks and Recreation announces it will reopen permitting for some county park pavilions starting Monday, July 12.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, July 8.

LĪHU‘E – The public is reminded that the Department of Finance Drivers Licensing division is offering extended hours through Friday, July 16, to allow eligible customers to renew their driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, and state identification cards that expired on or after March 16, 2020.

The County of Kaua‘i is announcing more FREE pop-up vaccine clinic dates.

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

First responders conducted an air rescue in Kōke‘e and a water rescue in Po‘ipū on Tuesday.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has issued the following statement on the Adolescent Treatment and Healing Center.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency announces applications are now being accepted for the Pua Loke Street Apartments, the county’s newest affordable housing development in Līhu‘e.

HANAPEPE – Salt Pond Beach Park will be closed to the public through Friday, July 9, to allow the Department of Parks and Recreation to conduct initial site cleanup, grounds maintenance, and facility repairs in the area. The park is scheduled to reopen for day use only on Saturday, July 10.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami issued an amended emergency rule that will end the Resort Bubble program and move the County to Tier 5 on Thursday, July 8.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, July 6.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, July 5.

WAINIHA- The Department of Water (DOW) has lifted the water conservation request for customers on Powerhouse Road in Wainiha as of 10:30 a.m. this morning.  Customers may now resume normal water use. 

(3 a.m.) WAINIHA- The Department of Water (DOW) has issued a water conservation request for customers on Powerhouse Road in Wainiha until further notice due to an electrical issue affecting the booster pumps on the Wainiha water system.  Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only; such as drinking, cooking and sanitation needs, in order to avoid a full water service outage. 

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, July 4.

ELE’ELE- The Department of Water (DOW) has lifted the water conservation request for Ele’ele customers as of approximately, 1 p.m. this afternoon.  Customers may now resume normal water use.

(6 a.m.) ELE’ELE- The Department of Water (DOW) has issued a water conservation request for Ele’ele customers until further notice due to an issue affecting the booster pumps on the Ele’ele water system.  Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only; such as drinking, cooking and sanitation needs in order to avoid a full water service outage. 

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, July 3.

HANAPĒPĒ – County officials held a small blessing ceremony Friday to begin the construction of a new “pop-up” skatepark located at the Hanapēpē Town Park.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from July 6 to July 9.  Multiple sections of Kōloa Road will be under short lane closures for shoulder grading work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., expect brief occasional delays.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, July 2.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Finance Drivers Licensing division will offer extended hours from Tuesday, July 6, through Friday, July 16, to allow eligible customers to renew their driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, and state identification cards that expired on or after March 16, 2020.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, July 1.

LĪHU‘E – County officials are reminding everyone to stay safe this holiday weekend as the nation celebrates the 4th of July.

LĪHU‘E – County officials are reminding everyone to stay safe this holiday weekend as the nation celebrates the 4th of July.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department (KFD) held a special ceremony Wednesday morning at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall to promote 30 firefighters.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, June 30.

LĪHU‘E – This week marks the 11-year anniversary of the unsolved murder of Amber Jackson.

WAILUA – First responders rescued a 35-year-old female on the Sleeping Giant Trail on Tuesday.

LIHUE – The Department of Water’s (DOW) 2021 Water Quality Reports, covering from Jan. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020, are now available to view on the DOW’s website at www.kauaiwater.org. 

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Independence Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, along with the following sites.

LĪHU‘E – In anticipation of dry summer conditions, the Kaua‘i Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau offers safety guidance and educational outreach to prevent brush fires.

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

LĪHU‘E – The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) recognized Patrol Services Bureau Officer Derrick Kelley as Officer of the Month during June’s Police Commission meeting held via teleconference on Friday.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from June 28 to July 2. Multiple sections of Kōloa Road will be under short lane closures for shoulder grading work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., expect occasional brief delays.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department held a small outdoor ceremony on Thursday for its 94th Police Recruit Class graduates.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, June 24.

LĪHU‘E – Another round of pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics are scheduled around Kaua‘i for adults 18 and older.

‘ELE‘ELE – Multiple agencies continued on Wednesday to search for 47-year-old Nelson Kupenes of Waimea.

LĪHU‘E – Today, Prosecuting Attorney Justin F. Kollar and Hale ‘Opio Kaua‘i, Inc. announced a new partnership with the Vera Institute of Justice, pledging to reduce racial disparities in the Kaua‘i’s criminal legal system.

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

‘ELE‘ELE – Multiple agencies continued on Tuesday to search for 47-year-old Nelson Kupenes of Waimea.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, June 22.

WAIMEA – The Department of Public Works announces that a portion of Waimea will be closed June 23 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

‘ELE‘ELE – Multiple agencies are searching for a missing Kalāheo man by land, sea, and air from Hanapēpē Bay to Wahiawa Bay on Kaua‘i’s Westside.

KAPA’A- The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown on Kaulana Road and a portion of Kihei Road; from the intersection of Kihei Road and Kaulana Road to the north-end of Kihei Road, in Kapa’a on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Finance would like to remind customers of the current procedures when visiting the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, June 20.

KŌKE‘ E – First responders recued an injured hiker in Kōke‘e on Friday. 

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday, June 18.

LĪHUʻE - The Hawai‘i National Guard is scaling down COVID-19 response operations on Kaua‘i now that the interisland quarantine has ended.

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

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, July 2.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from June 21 to June 25.  

LUMAHA‘I – First responders rescued a swimmer in distress off waters at Lumaha‘i Beach on Wednesday.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Fire officials remind the public that a permit must be obtained from the fire department by Friday, July 2, to purchase and ignite firecrackers on the 4^th of July.

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

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

LĪHUʻE – All restrictions on interisland travel are ending, effective Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

KAPA‘A – Firefighters responded to a small structure fire Sunday afternoon that ignited in a Kapa‘a warehouse.

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

KAPAʿA – Kauaʿi police arrested 36-year-old Joshua Grimes of Kapaʿa on June 8 after locating methamphetamine and heroin in his possession.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from June 14 to June 18.  

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works announces that a portion of Kapa‘a will be closed June 14 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work 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 reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, June 13.

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

LĪHU‘E – Prosecuting Attorney Justin F. Kollar today announced that Monica Alves (aka Monica Peralto), 54, formerly of Kaua‘i, was resentenced for her role in the 1997 kidnapping and murder of Kimberly Washington-Cohen.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Wailua Golf Course ranked No. 26 in GOLF’s 30 best municipal courses in America, announced Wednesday.

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

WAIMEA – Three conceptual site plan alternatives for the Waimea 400 site will be presented during the next virtual community meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration for this meeting is available at the project website, www.waimea400.com.

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration for the Summer Golf Program will be held on Monday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Wailua Golf Course Pro Shop.

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

LĪHU‘E – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency response, Gov. David Ige’s 21st proclamation has extended the validity of all driver’s licenses, learner’s permits and state identification cards for 60 days beyond their expiration date.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works announces that a portion of Līhu‘e will be closed June 15 to June 17 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

PO‘IPŪ – First responders located a missing hiker on Sunday in Po‘ipū.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Monday, June 7.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Kamehameha Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Friday, June 11, along with the following sites.

KALALAU – Two hikers were rescued on the Kalalau Trail on Friday.

‘ELE‘ELE   – The Department of Public Works announces that GP Maintenance Solutions will be conducting roadwork in ‘Ele‘ele on weekdays from June 7 to June 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

KEKAHA – Due to processing issues, green waste at the Kekaha Landfill is closed until further notice.

More pop-up vaccine clinics are scheduled around Kaua‘i throughout the month of June.

HANAPEPE – Water services have been restored to customers on Hanapepe Road as of approximately 3:15 p.m. this afternoon.  Customers may resume normal water use.

Two major police operations occurred last week on Kauaʿi.

Two major police operations occurred last week on Kauaʿi.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Finance Real Property Assessment office would like to remind the public that the deadline for filing new Agricultural Dedication Petitions is July 1, 2021.

LĪHU ‘E – The Kauaʿi PRIDE Parade, an annual event held by the YWCA and supported by the Rice Street Business Association, is scheduled for Saturday, June 5, at 9 a.m.

First responders conducted multiple air rescues on Wednesday.

HANAPEPE - The Department of Water (DOW) has extended the water service shutdown on a portion of Hanapepe Road; between Kona Road and Hana Road, until further notice due to additional work required on the main line. 

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Water’s interim Manager and Chief Engineer Mark R. Knoff appointed Judith A. Hayducsko as the Deputy Manager-Engineer of the Department of Water (DOW) effective June 1, 2021.

KAPA‘A – The Kapa‘a swimming pool will have modified hours of 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, due to pool maintenance.

PO‘IPŪ – Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise no swimming at Pō‘ipu Beach Park until further notice due to a shark sighting.

HANAPEPE- The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers of the scheduled water service shutdown on a portion of Hanapepe Road, from Hana Road to Kona Road in Hanapepe on Tuesday, June 2 beginning at 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on June 3, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, June 1.

KŌKE‘E – Search efforts continued on Monday for 23-year-old Samuel Martinez of Lincoln, Nebraska, who is still missing.

KŌKE‘E – An extensive search operation took place on Sunday for 23-year-old Samuel Martinez of Lincoln, Nebraska, who is still missing.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, May 30.

HANALEI – A 55-year-old Princeville man was traveling southbound up the Hanalei Hill toward Princeville on Kūhiō Highway around 2:45 p.m. Saturday when he lost control of his 2001 Honda motorcycle and crashed.

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

ANAHOLA – Kauaʿi police located and arrested 34-year-old Samson Contrades of Anahola and 32-year-old Kapelawaipuolo Keaweamahi of Anahola on Monday for burglary in the first degree.

LĪHU‘E – The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) recognized two Officers of the Month during May’s Police Commission meeting held via teleconference on Friday.

WAIMEA – The County of Kaua‘i Planning Department has announced the winners of the Waimea 400 Student Design Challenge whose ideas will be integrated and presented during the next round of virtual and in-person community meetings scheduled for June 17 and June 23.

LĪHUʻE - The Kaua‘i District Health Office is now offering mobile vaccination services for homebound individuals.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from June 1 to June 4.  

HANAPEPE- The Department of Water (DOW) announces an overnight water service shutdown on a portion of Hanapepe Road, from Hana Road to Kona Road in Hanapepe on Tuesday, June 2 beginning at 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on June 3, weather permitting.

Office of the Governor News Release: Governor Ige lifts mask requirement for outdoor activities, gives green light to ocean sports competitions; Honolulu and Kaua‘i County orders also approved

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 – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 25.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami sent to Governor David Ige a proposed update to the tier chart. Mayor’s Emergency Rule 19, Amendment 3, would add a Tier 5 and a Tier 6 to further loosen restrictions. These tiers would be triggered by Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 vaccination rates.  

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Memorial Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, along with the following sites.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i will return to Tier 4 on Monday after achieving low case counts for two consecutive weeks.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday, May 22.

LĪHU‘E  – Prosecuting Attorney Justin F. Kollar announced that a Fifth Circuit Court jury today found Peter D. Grewer, 65, formerly of ‘Ōmao, guilty of Murder in the Second Degree for killing his landlord and retired schoolteacher, Joellen Hartman.

KŌKE‘E – First responders rescued a 39-year-old female hiker from Utah on the Waipo‘o Falls trail in Kōke‘e on Thursday, May 20.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday, May 21.

Hoʽōla Lāhui Community Health Clinic, in partnership with Mālama Pono Health Services, the Kaua‘i District Health Office, and the County of Kaua‘i, is hosting small pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics for adults 18 and older.

HANAPĒPĒ – Ocean Safety Bureau officials have closed Salt Pond Beach Beach in Hanapēpē to swimming until further notice due to a shark sighting.

PRINCEVILLE – Ocean Safety Bureau Officials have installed a safety map guide at the gate entry at Queen's Bath in Princeville.

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

The Department of Public Works announces that portions Kapa‘a will be closed next week to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from May 24 to May 28.  

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, May 19.

KEKAHA – A fire in Kekaha displaced one resident late Tuesday evening.

The County Solid Waste Division announces that the draft Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (ISWMP) Update is available for public review.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works and Kiewit are announcing that a section of Rice Street is scheduled for a lane closure on May 19.

(8:50 a.m.) HANALEI - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown on Anae Road and a portion of Weke Road; between Aku Road and Anae Road in Hanalei for approximately 2 hours, due to a recently damaged water line.

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

KEKAHA - The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown on Kopa’a Street, Hale Lio Street, Ou Street and a portion of Pueo Road, from Kopa’a Street to Kekaha Road in Kekaha on Wednesday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – Kauaʿi Police Department, in partnership with Kauaʿi County Housing Agency (KCHA), has awarded Women In Need (WIN) a grant of $500,000 to provide housing support to houseless individuals and families.

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

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday, May 15.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union (KGEFCU) is offering in-person assistance on May 19, 26, 27, and 29, for interested applicants of the County of Kaua‘i’s 2021 Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance Program.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC. are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from May 17 to May 21.  

LĪHU‘E – County officials are pleased to announce the availability of a new public access WiFi service now located at all County of Kaua‘i neighborhood centers.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday, May 14.

(10:10 a.m.) LIHUE- The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown on a portion of Rice Street, between Kalena Street and Ho’olako Street for approximately 4 to 5 hours to conduct repairs to a recent main line break in the area.

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 28.

LĪHUʻE – The County of Kaua‘i announced that vaccine appointments are available to residents aged 12 and older beginning Thursday, May 13, 2021.

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

The Department of Public Works announces that portions Kapa‘a will be closed next week to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

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

LĪHU‘E – Registration for summer swim classes takes place May 22 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 Committee on the Status of Women (KCSW) has awarded Julia Kailani Barzilai, Jeslieann Pavao, and Chloe Inouye as the winners of the 2021 Women’s History Essay Contest.

‘Ele‘ele – The Department of Public Works announces that GP Maintenance Solutions will be conducting roadwork in ‘Ele‘ele on weekdays from May 12 to May 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

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

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from May 10 to May 14. Multiple sections of Kōloa Road will be under a single-lane closure for shoulder construction, pavement work and striping operations from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LIHUE - The Department of Water (DOW) is informing customers that federal grant funds are available to assist with past due water bill payments through the County of Kaua`i’s Coronavirus Rent and Utilities Assistance Relief Program.  Online applications for payment assistance to begin at 6 a.m., on May 10, at www.KauaiRentHelp.com.

LĪHU‘E – Officials remind the public that the County of Kaua‘i’s 2021 Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance Program, administered by Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union (KGEFCU), will be accepting online applications starting on May 10 at kauairenthelp.com/home.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, May 7.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Liquor Control Commission is pleased to announce the selection of Leo Sandoval as the new director for the Department of Liquor Control.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday, May 6.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Planning Department is inviting the community to vote for their favorite student design projects in the Waimea 400 Student Design Challenge, from May 6 to 14.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, May 5. All six cases are Kaua‘i residents: five adults and one child. All six cases are considered community-acquired infections.

LĪHU‘E – Kauaʿi police are warning the public that there is a rising number of scams targeting kūpuna. More specifically, scammers are frequently posing as law enforcement agents. They are telling victims that they’ve been linked to a crime through their social security number.

LĪHU‘E – Kauaʿi police are warning the public that there is a rising number of scams targeting kūpuna. More specifically, scammers are frequently posing as law enforcement agents. They are telling victims that they’ve been linked to a crime through their social security number.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i will move into Tier 3 of its Kaua‘i Business & Recreation Guidelines this Thursday, based on the average new daily cases for the past two weeks. Ahead of the tier change, the county has proposed modifications to the chart to better reflect its current situation.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 4.

HANAPEPE – A partial lane closure will be in place at the intersection of Hanapepe Road and Kona Road for water line installation work, beginning May 5 to June 30, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting.

ANAHOLA – A pop-up vaccine clinic will be held this Saturday in Anahola.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua’i District Health Office is updating the public about COVID-19 testing options.

LIHUE – The Department of Water (DOW), American Water Works Association (AWWA) and water utility partners throughout North America, is celebrating National Drinking Water Week, May 3 to 7 as a reminder to consumers that high quality drinking water is “There When You Need It”.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Monday, May 3.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, May 2.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, May 1. All 16 cases are adult Kaua‘i residents whose source of infection is considered community-acquired.

The Department of Public Works announces that portions of Wailua and Kapa‘a will be closed next week to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work 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 reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, April 30.

Līhuʻe – Health officials are urging residents age 16 or older to get vaccinated as soon as possible as Kaua‘i daily COVID-19 case count increases with evidence of community spread and new variants.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s 2021 Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance Program, administered by Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union (KGEFCU), will be accepting online applications starting 6 a.m., on May 10, at www.KauaiRentHelp.com.

KAPA‘A  – The Department of Public Works is announcing that GP Maintenance Solutions will be conducting striping roadwork in Kapa‘a on weekdays, May 3 to May 7, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from May 3 to May 5.  Multiple sections of Kōloa Road will be under a single-lane closure for shoulder construction, pavement work and striping operations from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Additionally, portions of Maluhia Road will also be under short lane closures for inspection and punch list completion work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, April 29.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 28.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 27.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration for the county’s Summer Fun will begin on May 5 at 8 a.m. is on the county’s website, https://www.kauairecreation.org.

LĪHU‘E – This weekend’s National Drug Take Back Day initiative, hosted by the Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), resulted in a total of 16 boxes filled with unused, unwanted and expired medications, adding up to a combined weight of 165 pounds. The boxes will now be sent to Oʿahu for proper disposal.

LĪHUʻE – The Kaua‘i District Health Office announced Monday that another COVID-19 variant has been confirmed on the island.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, April 26.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, April 25.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, April 24.

LĪHU‘E – Michael Timothy Lach, a 56-year-old Kapaa man, was arrested today on a Grand Jury indictment charging two counts of Sexual Assault in the Third Degree for sexually assaulting a juvenile female.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from April 26 to April 30.  

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, April 23.

LĀWAʿI – Kauaʿi police arrested 60-year-old Stuart Rosenthal of Lāwaʿi on Thursday after locating illegal drugs in his possession.

KAPA‘A  – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) arrested 23-year-old Ezekiel Bagano of Wailua on Thursday evening.

LĪHU‘E – County of Kaua‘i officials, in partnership with Foodland and Intellectual Technology Inc. (ITI), launched this week the island’s fourth self-service kiosk for motor vehicle registrations at Foodland in Princeville.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported Kaua‘i’s second fatality from COVID-19 on Thursday, April 22.

LĪHUʻE – Kaua‘i health officials are urging residents who would like to get vaccinated for COVID-19 to get their first dose before the end of this month.

LĪHU‘E  – The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that work will be performed at Kalena Park in Līhu‘e on April 23 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is collecting unused, unwanted, or expired medications on National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at KPD headquarters, located at 3990 Ka‘ana Street, in Līhu‘e.  

LĪHUʻE – The Kaua‘i District Health Office announced Wednesday that a COVID-19 variant has been confirmed on the island.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 21.

LĪHU'E – Ocean Safety officials announce that online registration for the 2021 Keiki and Junior Lifeguard programs will begin on May 3. Enrollment is limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 20.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed the eighth supplementary emergency proclamation on April 20, 2021, for the County of Kaua‘i, in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Kaua‘i from the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Mayor’s proclamation was issued in coordination with the Governor’s Office and fellow counties.

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that camping permits for ‘Anini and Analoha Beach Parks are available at www.kauai.gov/parks.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday, April 17.

Līhuʻe - The Department of Health vaccine clinic at the War Memorial Convention Hall in Līhuʻe is now accepting walk-ins for residents age 60 and older, and those needing language assistance. The vaccine manufactured by Moderna is available at this location.

LĪHU‘E – On September 8, 2020, the Kauaʿi Police Commission received a complaint made against the Chief of Police from an employee of the Kauaʿi Police Department, and determined an investigation was warranted.

The Department of Public Works announces that portions of Kōloa and Wailua will be closed to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road work from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from April 19 to April 23.  Multiple sections of Kōloa Road will be under a single-lane closure for shoulder construction, pavement work, and striping operations from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LĪHUʿE – Kauaʿi police arrested 65-year-old Roberta Bactad of Waimea on April 8 after locating methamphetamine in her possession.

LĪHU‘E – The Kauaʿi Police Department honored its dispatchers during a small ceremony on Tuesday in recognition of 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.

LĪHUʻE – The Kaua‘i District Health Office confirmed that all Kaua‘i vaccine administration sites have complied with the federal recommendation to pause administration of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine out of an abundance of caution.

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 30.

KŌKE‘E – First responders rescued a 53-year-old male hiker from Indiana on the Awa‘awapuhi Trail in Kōke‘e on Monday, April 12.

The County Solid Waste Division has delivered refuse carts to all north shore customers whose carts were lost in the recent storms.

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that County of Kaua‘i Neighborhood Centers will reopen to limited use for the public on April 15.

LĪHU‘E – Project Vision Hawai‘i, in partnership with the County of Kaua‘i Housing Agency, held a blessing ceremony Friday, for a mobile hygiene trailer that will offer free hot showers for individuals experiencing homelessness on Kaua‘i.

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.

The Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) main facility is set to reopen to the public on Monday, May 3, with a blessing and raffle drawing for the County’s School eWaste contest.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed Bill No. 2804, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to encourage and allow a multitude of agriculture and agriculture-related activities in the Agriculture Zoning District.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road are scheduled for lane closures from April 12 to April 16. The construction of the Kōloa Road roundabout is currently projected to be complete by May 25, 2021, while the projected project final completion date is by July 13, 2021.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Finance is now accepting credit and debit card payments at the Driver’s Licensing Division.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 7.

HANAPEPE - The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown scheduled for a portion of Puolo Road; from the intersection of Hanapepe Road to Kaumualii Highway, and includes approximately four customers on Kaumualii Highway in Hanapepe.  Water service will be turned off on Tuesday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting.

KALAPAKI  – The Department of Public Works is announcing that a portion of the parking lot at Nāwiliwili Park in Kalapaki will be closed April 12 to April 23, on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for roadway work.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i has announced that administration of Kaua‘i's 2021 Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance Program has been awarded to Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union (KGEFCU). Applications to the program is anticipated to open the first week of May.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 6.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works is announcing that GP Maintenance Solutions will be conducting roadwork in the Lucas Tract Subdivision in Kapa‘a on weekdays from April 12 to April 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Office of Economic Development (OED) has recently expanded the data resources it offers to island residents and businesses.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami announced the appointment of Boyd Gayagas to serve as the deputy county engineer of the Department of Public Works.

HĀ‘ENA – Jeremy Kanoa Hughes, a 43-year-old Hauʿula man, died of an apparent drowning Sunday afternoon after swimming in waters off Hanakāpī‘ai Beach in Hā‘ena.

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 drive open to all public, private, and home school students grade K-12 on Kaua‘i.

LĪHU‘E – County officials would like to remind Kaua‘i property owners that the extended deadline for the second installment of real property taxes for the 2020-2021 tax year are due Friday, April 23.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road are scheduled for lane closures from April 5 to April 9.  

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday, April 2.

LĪHUʿE  – The Kaua‘i Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a wanted fugitive, Ezekiel Bagano, age 23, of Wailua. 

LĪHU‘E – Starting Monday, April 5, the Planning Department will reopen its front counter for walk-in services with no appointments necessary from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Department of Finance will no longer require customers to answer health- and travel-related questions when visiting the Līhu‘e Civic Center Kapule Building, starting Monday, April 5.

The County of Kaua‘i announced that all residents age 16 and over are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines beginning Monday, April 5,  at clinics around the island. This moves Kaua‘i into Phase 2 – General Population.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, April 1.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 31.

WAILUA– The Department of Water (DOW) announces a partial lane closure on Kuhio Highway; near the intersection of Kuamo’o Road and the Wailua Bridge, beginning at 11:30 a.m. this morning. The partial lane closure will remain in place for approximately 6 to 8 hours in order to conduct emergency repairs to a recent 16-inch main line break.

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 County of Kaua‘i announced that most residents age 16 and over are now eligible for vaccine, and appointments are available this week at locations around the island.

The National Weather Service has canceled a Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i. With the cancelation of the warning, Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei Hill is scheduled to reopen at its regularly scheduled time of 1:45 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Good Friday, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Friday, April 2, along with the following sites.

KAPA’A- The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown on Ka’apuni Road in Kapa’a happening today from approximately 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., due to a recent service lateral break.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Monday, March 29.

LIHUE - The Department of Water (DOW) announces the reopening of its main lobby for bill payments and billing account services only, as part of a phased reopening on April 1, 2021. 

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.

'Anini – Ocean Safety Bureau personnel rescued six swimmers in distress off waters near the end of 'Anini Road on Wednesday.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road are scheduled for lane closures from March 29 to April 1. In observance of the Good Friday holiday, there will be no work on April 2.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday, March 25.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i is reminding the public that its Shelter in Place camping permit program will discontinue at ‘Anini and Anahola beach parks, starting on March 31. Recreational camping with county permits will be allowed at these beach parks starting April 30.

LĪHUʿE – Kaz Alcos, a 32-year-old Līhuʿe man, was arrested Tuesday after stealing a vehicle from Garden Island Auto Sales.

LĪHU‘E  – On Friday, March 19, the Department of Public Works held a blessing at Vidinha Stadium in Līhu‘e for a dozen new trucks for the Solid Waste Division.

The County of Kaua‘i is informing residents that vaccine eligibility expanded again this week. Most residents are now eligible, and appointments are available.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 23.

HANAPEPE – The partial road closure on Hanapepe Road and the Hanapepe Bridge intermittent closure schedule has been extended; for additional water main installation work, thru June 11, 2021 between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, weather permitting. 

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i is moving forward with the issuance of approximately $28.5 million of General Obligation Bonds with the intent to refund certain outstanding General Obligation Bonds for economic savings.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Prince Kūhiō Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Friday, March 26, along with the following sites.

With the limited reopening of Kūhiō Highway near the Hanalei Hillside, Ocean Safety Bureau officials announce operational hours for lifeguard towers and ocean safety operations on the North Shore.

KAPA‘A – Firefighters responded to a hiker in distress Sunday afternoon at Ho‘opi‘i Falls in Kapa‘a.

LĪHU‘E – As part of National Fair Housing Month in April, the Kaua‘i County Housing Agency, along with 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.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, March 21.

Kūhiō Highway at Hanalei Hill will open for scheduled public access beginning Saturday, March 20, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT). Due to the scheduled reopening of Kūhiō Highway, the following updates will remain ongoing until further notice.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from March 22 to March 25. On Tuesday, March 23, Ōma‘o Road will be closed to traffic on from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for intersection paving.  All Omao Road traffic will need to exit and enter the area at Kaumuali‘i Hwy.

Kauaʿi police arrested 32-year-old Chad Yazawa of Wailua, 58-year-old Henry Long of Kealia and 30-year-old Ciara Silva of Kealia on March 17 after locating illegal drugs at their business establishments.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one case of COVID-19 on Friday, March 19.

KAPAʿA – Kauaʽi police arrested 61-year-old Jeffrey Chandler of Anahola, 33-year-old Jeffrey Laasch-Chandler of Līhuʿe and 38-year-old Kealia Bell-Gasaway of Kapaʿa on March 16 after locating illegal drugs in their possession.

March 18 Update: Officials are continuing recovery efforts for the isolated North Shore community while long-term repairs to the Hanalei Hillside remain ongoing. Please see the following updates below.

Officials are continuing recovery efforts for the isolated North Shore Community while long-term repairs to the Hanalei Hillside remain ongoing. Please see the following updates below.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 17.

With Tuesday’s reopening of a single lane on Kūhiō Highway for emergency access, officials have mobilized assets into the isolated North Shore community and will continue recovery efforts while long-term repairs to the Hanalei Hillside remain ongoing.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women (KCSW) is seeking entries for the 2021 Women’s History Essay Contest from high school students in private, public, charter, and home schools.

HANAPĒPĒ – Kauaʽi police arrested 47-year-old Ronette Santiago of Hanapēpē on March 10 after locating illegal drugs in her possession.

LĪHU‘E – To further improve bus service for the public by providing more spacious, user-friendly accommodations, the Kaua‘i Bus will begin serving its two newest bus shelters on Eiwa Street in Līhu‘e, beginning Monday, March 15.

LIHUE – The Department of Water (DOW) is offering free leak detection starter kits during the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense program’s annual “Fix a Leak Week” which is celebrated nationally from March 15 through March 19.

The County of Kaua‘i is informing residents that vaccine appointments are now available for those in phase 1c: kūpuna aged 65 or older, those with certain high-risk medical conditions, and essential workers.

HAENA – The Department of Water (DOW) has lifted the water conservation notice for Wainiha-Haena customers as of 4 p.m. today.  Customers may now resume normal water use.

Officials are announcing the following updates for communities affected by the March 2021 flood.

HAENA – The Department of Water (DOW) has issued a water conservation notice for all Wainiha-Haena customers until further notice, due to an electrical power outage affecting the system’s well site.  As a precautionary measure, customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only; such as cooking, drinking and sanitation needs, in order to avoid a water service outage. 

Multiple agencies are responding to continuing severe weather impacts including attending to the needs of our isolated Hanalei to Hā‘ena communities. Officials are announcing the following additional updates.

The county is continuing to conduct assessments of storm-affected areas across the island, and officials request the public’s assistance to report any damages to their property and any County public infrastructure.

HANALEI – The Department of Water (DOW) has lifted the water conservation request for Hanalei customers as of 11:30 a.m. this morning.  Customers may now resume normal water use.

LĪHU‘E – In support of  the North Shore community affected by the Kūhiō Highway closure, the Kaua‘i District Health Office offers the following guidance.

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.

HANALEI – The Department of Water (DOW) has issued a water conservation request for Hanalei customers beginning tomorrow, Saturday, March 13 from 9:00 a.m., until further notice.  Customers should limit water use to essential needs only; such as cooking, drinking and sanitation needs, as a precautionary measure.

While the Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for Kaua‘i, multiple agencies are responding to continuing severe weather impacts including attending to the needs of our isolated Hanalei to Hā‘ena communities. Officials are announcing the following additional updates.

LĪHUʻE – The public is advised of a wastewater spill at the Līhuʻe WWTP. The spill occurred around 12:45 p.m. as a result of heavy rains in the Līhuʻe area.

County of Kaua‘i officials advise members of the houseless community at ‘Anini Beach Park to voluntarily evacuate due to flooding in the area.

Due to severe flash flooding, the County of Kaua‘i is announcing various road closures islandwide. Additionally, motorists are advised to avoid roadways unless it is an emergency.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from March 15 to March 19. On Thursday, March 18, Omao Road will be CLOSED to traffic on from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for intersection paving. All Omao Road traffic will need to exit and enter the area at Kaumuali‘i Highway.

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.

As the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency’s (KEMA) Emergency Operations Center remains activated, and multiple agencies respond to the severe weather impacts, officials are announcing the following updates.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami will deliver his third State of the County Address via video, which will be uploaded to the County of Kaua‘i website and Facebook page at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 15.

LĪHU‘E - Victor Aguilar, a 65-year-old Kalāheo man, was arrested today on a grand jury indictment charging five counts of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree for sexually assaulting a former student.

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. 

Multiple agencies are responding to impacts caused by this week’s severe weather, following state and county emergency disaster declarations. The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency’s (KEMA) Emergency Operations Center has been activated in coordination with county, state, federal and non-governmental partners.

LĪHUʿE – Kauaʽi police arrested two 51-year-old Līhuʿe men, Alika White and Darin Kimmel, after locating illegal drugs in their possession.

The Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i has expired, according to the National Weather Service. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday afternoon.

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.

Both lanes of Kūhiō Highway, on the Princeville-side of the Hanalei Bridge, remain closed due to a rockslide. Motorists should anticipate an extended closure of this portion of the highway until further notice.

Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed an emergency proclamation on March 10, 2021, for the County of Kaua‘i as a result of severe storms and flooding during the March 2021 rain event on March 9-10, 2021.

Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is now open to one lane of alternating traffic. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and allow for extra travel time as traffic may be slow-going.

According to the National Weather Service, a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i has been canceled. Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed.

A Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i has been extended to 6:45 a.m. Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed.

A Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i has been extended to 12:45 a.m. 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. The warning may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.

Līhuʻe - The County of Kaua‘i and the Hawai‘i Department of Health are pleased to announce two additional COVID-19 vaccination clinics for eligible frontline essential workers, where they will offer the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works is announcing that Pacific Preferred Contractors, a subcontractor to Maui Kupono Builders, will conduct striping and pavement marking work for portions of Līhu‘e on March 10 and March 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

The Department of Public Works is announcing that Pacific Preferred Contractors, a subcontractor to Maui Kupono Builders, will conduct striping and pavement marking work for portions of Kapaa and Kalaheo March 8 through March 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 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 on Friday, March 26.

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

The County of Kaua‘i is informing residents that Longs Drugs in Kapa‘a is now accepting vaccine appointments for kūpuna aged 70 and over. This is in addition to Kaua‘i hospitals that began accepting appointments on Thursday.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i has announced that it will be re-launching the Rise to Work program, which was created in 2020 to help Kaua‘i residents who lost their job connect to temporary job opportunities with local employers. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply when applications open on Monday, March 8.

KAPA‘A  – The Department of Public Works is announcing that GP Maintenance Solutions will be conducting roadwork in Kapa‘a on weekdays from March 8 to March 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from March 8 to March 12.

The County of Kaua‘i is informing residents that vaccine appointments are now open for kūpuna aged 70 or older at Kaua‘i hospitals.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has cancelled the Tsunami Watch for the State of Hawai‘i as of 12:20 p.m. Thursday.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a Tsunami Watch for the State of Hawai‘i.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a Tsunami Watch for the State of Hawai‘i.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 3.

Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami is encouraging Kaua‘i residents to take advantage of free mental health counseling now available by phone or videoconference.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has submitted proposed Emergency Rule 25 to Governor David Ige for approval. This proposal re-establishes the state’s Safe Travels program for incoming Kaua‘i travelers, effective April 5, 2021.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami and the Agency on Elderly Affairs (AEA) invites the public to submit nominations for the 2021 Outstanding Older Americans Recognition.

PUHI – Firefighters responded to a small structure fire early Monday morning that ignited in a Puhi residence.

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 drive open to all public, private, and home school students grade K-12 on Kaua‘i. Teachers can win up to $2,000 in gift cards for their classroom, and students can win a $500 gift card to use at Kukui Grove Shopping Center.

LĪHU‘E – Over the next few months, in addition to the daily outreach efforts of various non-profits, the Kaua‘i County Housing Agency will be coordinating homeless outreach events across the island.

KAPA’A – The Department of Water (DOW) has restored water services to customers on Kuhio Highway; between Aleka Loop Road and the Waipouli Bridge, Pouli Road and Kamoa Road in Kapa’a as of approximately 10:15 p.m. this evening. 

KAPA’A – A second emergency water service shutdown on Kuhio Highway; between the north intersection of Aleka Loop and Kuhio Highway, to the Waipouli Bridge and includes Pouli Road and Kamoa Road in Kapa’a is being planned for this evening due to a new main line break.  Water service is being turned off for approximately 3 hours beginning at 7:30 p.m. this evening.

(4 p.m.) KAPA’A – The Department of Water (DOW) has restored water services to customers on Kuhio Highway; between Aleka Loop Road and the Waipouli Bridge, Pouli Road and Kamoa Road in Kapa’a as of approximately 3:45 p.m. this afternoon. 

KAPA’A - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown on Kuhio Highway; between the north intersection of Aleka Loop and Kuhio Highway, to the Waipouli Bridge and includes Pouli Road and Kamoa Road in Kapa’a.  Water service will be turned off for approximately 3 to 4 hours, beginning at 12 p.m. today, due to a recent main line break in the area. 

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Planning Department will close its initial community survey for the Waimea 400 Master Plan on Sunday, Feb. 28, to prepare for the first community collaboration meeting for the project.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from March 1 to March 5.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday, Feb. 25.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i is currently seeking a non-profit partner to administer a new program of federal Coronavirus-related rental and utility assistance, which will appropriate a total of $22 million to eligible Kaua‘i households.

LĪHU‘E - Tunu Afele, 45, of Līhu‘e, was sentenced today to serve 20 years of prison with a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years for Robbery in the First Degree.  The Honorable Judge Kathleen N.A. Watanabe also sentenced Afele to serve a 10-year sentence for Theft in the First Degree and five-year sentences for two counts of Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree.  All prison time will run concurrently.

The Department of Public Works and Cushnie Construction Company are announcing Phase C construction of the Lydgate Park to Kapa‘a  Bike and Pedestrian Path, weekdays, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Feb. 23.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided the County of Kaua‘i completed the updates to the Flood insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Kaua‘i County with an effective date of Feb. 26, 2021.

A Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i remains has expired. However, Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed due to elevated water levels.

A Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i remains has been extended to 10 p.m. Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed. Additionally, officials are monitoring Wailua River.

A Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i remains has been extended to 7 p.m. Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed. Additionally, officials are monitoring Wailua River.

The County of Kaua‘i is informing residents that vaccine appointments for kupuna aged 75 or older are currently available at a number of locations on Kaua‘i, for first and second doses.

KALĀHEO – Kauaʿi police have arrested a 65-year-old Kalaheo man suspected of sexually assaulting a minor.

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.

HANAPEPE - A partial road closure has been scheduled on Hanapepe Road; from the intersection of Kona Road, to the intersection of Hana Road, beginning March 1 to April 12, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, weather permitting. 

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed the seventh supplementary emergency proclamation on February 19, 2021, for the County of Kaua‘i, in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Kaua‘i from the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Mayor’s proclamation was issued in coordination with the Governor’s Office and fellow counties.

Due to electrical issues, trash and loose mixed waste disposal at the Kapa‘a refuse transfer station is unavailable until further notice.

KILAUEA - The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown on Anini Road in Kilauea scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25th from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC. are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from Feb. 22 to Feb. 26.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works is announcing that GP Maintenance Solutions will continue roadwork in portions of Līhu‘e on weekdays from Feb. 23 to Feb. 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Both lanes of Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge are now open. A Flash Flood Watch for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau remains in effect through Thursday afternoon.

LĪHUʿE  ̶  The Kauaʿi Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the man seen in the following photos. Police are looking to speak with him about an incident that occurred at the County of Kauaʿi’s Wailua Wastewater Treatment Plant located near Lydgate Beach Park on November 30.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

The Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i has been cancelled, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service has extended a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i through 8:15 a.m.

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. The warning may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.

HANALEI – The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking public input on the draft master plan for Black Pot Beach Park, which will be available online at noon on Feb. 17.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i announces it will begin to allow public recreational camping at county parks, and will discontinue its Shelter in Place camping permit program through a phased transition starting in late March.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami announced that the County of Kaua‘i, in partnership with the Kaua‘i District Health Office, is now providing free COVID-19 testing weekdays in Līhuʻe for anyone without symptoms.

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.

KAPA‘A  – The public is advised that night construction work will be performed on a portion of Kūhiō Highway in Kapa‘a from Feb. 21 to 26. Traffic will be modified nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the following day, weather permitting.

County officials would like to inform landfill customers that a new online landfill payment platform has been launched. The platform can be accessed via https://www.kauai.gov/lfp.

LĪHUʿE – A missing fisherman, 63-year-old Don Jeffries III of Līhuʽe, was found dead Wednesday afternoon at Ahukini Landing.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from Feb. 16 to Feb. 19. In observance of Presidents’ Day, there will be no road or lane closures on Monday, Feb. 15.

HANAPEPE – A partial one-lane road closure has been scheduled on Hanapepe Road; near the intersection of Hana Road and Hanapepe Road, from February 16 to March 1, between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, weather permitting.

HANAPĒPĒ – The Department of Public Works announces that Puolo Bridge in Hanapēpē is closed until further notice.

‘ELE‘ELE – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of ‘Ele‘ele will be closed Feb. 17 allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road reconstruction work from 8 a.m. 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. 15, along with the Kekaha Landfill, all refuse transfer stations, the Puhi Metals Recycling Center, all HI-5 redemption centers, and all the neighborhood centers.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday, Feb.6.

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

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami has signed Bill No. 2814, amending the minimum assessed value for the Residential Investor tax class.

MOLOAʿA – Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of Paul Christie and the Kauaʽi Police Department is asking for the public’s help with any information regarding an ongoing investigation.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday, Feb.4.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from Feb. 8 to Feb. 12.  Multiple sections of Kōloa Road will be under a single-lane closure for shoulder construction and pavement work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

KAPA‘A  – The Department of Public Works is announcing that GP Maintenance Solutions will be conducting roadwork in Kapa‘a on weekdays Feb. 8 to Feb. 19 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. In observance of Presidents Day, there will be no work on Feb. 15.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Department of Finance will hold a Public Hearing on Feb. 8, on the proposed amendments to the Rules and Regulations relating to Home and Related Exemptions.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Bus is reminding the public of multiple significant changes to its islandwide mainline and shuttle routes starting Feb. 7. The public is highly advised to carefully review the changes to the following bus stops and bus routes.

KAIKEA – In alignment with Kauaʽi Police Chief Todd G. Raybuck’s Crime Reduction Goals, Project Kaikea Barriers was recently initiated in an effort to make the southbound shoulder of Kūhiō Highway, above the north end of the Kaikea Lookout parking lot, safer.

KAPA‘A – Firefighters extinguished a storage shed that caught fire Saturday afternoon at a residence in Kapa‘a.

LĪHUʿE – The Kauaʿi Police Department has welcomed Marco Valera as the new head of the Crime Stoppers Kauaʿi program. His duties include managing the anonymous tip system, community outreach activities, and communicating with state and regional Crime Stoppers’ leadership.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 29.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from Feb. 1 to Feb. 6.  

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that Kōloa Road, between Po‘ipū Road and Ala Kalanikaumaka, is scheduled to close on Friday, Jan. 29, for road construction.

LĪHU‘E – In continued efforts to alleviate the hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic, County officials would like to remind Kaua‘i property owners that the deadline for second installment of real property taxes has been extended by 60 days. The new deadline is Friday, April 23.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Jan. 27.

LĪHUʻE – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami issued the following statement today on the passing of former Hawaiʻi County Mayor William “Billy” Kenoi.

HANAPEPE– The Department of Water (DOW) announces an overnight water service shutdown on Hana Road in Hanapepe beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 2 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3; weather permitting, in order to perform waterline installation and improvements work. 

HANALEI – Firefighters extinguished a structure fire that broke out in Hanalei on Monday morning.

HANAPEPE – The Hanapepe Bridge on Hanapepe Road weekly closure schedule; which occurs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, except holidays will continue for waterline work through April 30, weather permitting.   

(12:30 p.m.) KAPA’A– The Department of Water (DOW) announces a partial lane closure on Kuhio Highway; between Aleka Loop and the Kapa’a Bypass Road, in Kapa’a for approximately 6 hours, in order to conduct emergency repairs to a recent main line break in the area.

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. 12.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday, Jan. 23.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road are scheduled for lane closures from Jan. 25 to Jan. 29. There will be no work for Maluhia Road next week.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 22.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works is announcing that Pacific Preferred Contractors, a subcontractor to Maui Kupono Builders, will conduct striping and pavement marking work for portions of Kapa‘a Jan. 25 to Jan. 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works announces weight restrictions for three bridges in Kapa‘a until further notice.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Planning Department has launched a website for the Waimea 400 Master Plan and encourages the public to take the online survey in anticipation of the community planning process which will begin during the Spring of this year.

Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge has reopened to one lane of alternating traffic. Additionally, the Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i has been canceled.

Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed as a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i has been extended to 10:15 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed as a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i has been extended.

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.

(12:30 p.m.) KAPA'A - The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown on a portion of Kuhio Highway; between Hoi Road and Wana Road, in Kapa'a for approximately 3 to 4 hours.

WAINIHA – The Department of Water (DOW) has lifted the water conservation notice for Wainiha-Haena customers as of 8:45 p.m. this evening.  Customers may now resume normal water use.

WAINIHA – The Department of Water (DOW) has issued an immediate water conservation request for customers located in Wainiha and Haena; until further notice, due to a recent electrical power outage affecting the well site.  

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

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

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that multiple sections of Kōloa Road are scheduled for lane closures from Jan. 19 to Jan. 22. There will be no work for Maluhia Road next week.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 15.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Sunday.  

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

HANAPEPE – The Department of Water (DOW) and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., announces a road closure scheduled for a section of Puolo Road; between Kaumuali’i Highway and Hanapepe Road on January 21-22, 2021.  The section of Puolo Road will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on both dates, weather permitting.

ANAHOLA – The Department of Public Works announces that a portion of Anahola Road is closed to vehicular access until repairs can be made to a bridge located on Anahola Road, between Pilikai Road and the entrance to Anahola Beach Park.

KOLOA – The Department of Water (DOW) has cancelled the water service shutdown previously announced for Koloa Road on Thursday, Jan. 21 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. 

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

KOLOA – The Department of Water (DOW) announces an overnight water service shutdown scheduled for a portion of Koloa Road; between Omao Road and Poipu Road in Koloa, on Thursday, January 21 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on January 22; weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, along with the Kekaha Landfill, all refuse transfer stations, the Puhi Metals Recycling Center, and all the neighborhood centers. 

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency and Mark Development Inc. have received an award from the Building Industry Association-Hawai‘i (BIA-Hawai‘i) for the Koa‘e Makana Workforce Housing Project.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 12.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i police arrested 50-year-old David Barnes of Bountiful, Utah, on Dec. 28 and again on Jan. 5, for violating Hawai‘i’s 10-day quarantine emergency rules pertaining to COVID-19.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 11.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, Jan. 10.

Ocean Safety officials advise no swimming or snorkeling at north-facing shores west of Wanini Beach for Jan. 10 due to a high surf warning and dangerous ocean conditions.

KAPA‘A – A portion of Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of Niu Street in Kapa‘a was closed in both directions for two hours on Friday, following a traffic crash.

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

LĪHU‘E – The State Hawai‘i Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced Friday that more than 3,000 Kaua‘i health care workers, first responders, frontline essential workers, and long-term care facility residents have now received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from Jan. 11 to Jan. 15.

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

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i Department of Finance will hold a Public Hearing on Feb. 8, on the proposed amendments to the Rules and Regulations relating to Home and Related Exemptions.

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works is announcing that construction work on Uhelekawawa Canal Bridge in Kapa‘a is scheduled from Jan. 11 to July 23, weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Jan. 7.

HANAPĒPĒ – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of Hanapēpē will be closed from Jan. 11 to Jan. 13 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road reconstruction work from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

KAPAʻA – The public is advised that night construction work will be performed on a portion of Kūhiō Highway in Kapa‘a from Jan. 10 to 15. Traffic will be modified nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m on the following day, weather permitting.

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

HANALEI – The County of Kaua‘i invites the public to participate in a virtual public meeting regarding the Hanalei base yard office and garage project.

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

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 4.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) invites residents of Kaua‘i County to review and comment on the public draft of the Kaua‘i Multi-Hazard Mitigation & Resilience Plan.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Jan. 2.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 1.

PO‘IPŪ – Firefighters responded to a structure fire that broke out early Friday morning on Pe‘e Road in Po‘ipū.

LĪHU‘E – A 34-year-old man has died from injuries sustained by a firework explosion on New Year’s Eve.

LĪHU‘E – Gov. David Ige on Wednesday approved two changes to Kaua‘i’s travel quarantine rules requested by Mayor Derek Kawakami, effective January 5, 2021.

PO‘IPŪ – Ocean Safety Bureau officials have closed Shipwreck Beach in Po‘ipū to swimming until further notice due to a shark sighting.

KŌLOA – On Wednesday Kaua‘i police arrested a Lāwa‘i man involved in the two-vehicle crash that occurred on Kaumuali‘i Highway on Christmas Eve which resulted in the death of a 49-year-old Hanamā‘ulu woman, and serious injuries to other individuals.

LĪHU‘E – Today Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami sent Governor David Ige a proposed amendment to Mayor’s Emergency Rule 23, which would rescind the county’s moratorium on the Safe Travels program for inter-island travel.

The County of Kaua‘i’s Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing that debris removal along the Lydgate Park Beach corridor is scheduled to begin Jan. 4.

The County of Kaua‘i’s Department of Parks and Recreation reminds the public that construction continues at the redesigned skatepark at the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex.

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Dec. 29.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Public Works is announcing that GP Maintenance Solutions will be conducting roadwork in Līhu‘e on weekdays from Jan. 4 to Jan. 27 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., weather permitting.

HANAPĒPĒ – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of Hanapēpē will be closed from Jan. 4 to Jan. 8 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road reconstruction work from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – Pursuant to the Kaua‘i County Code 5A-1.2(13), the County of Kaua‘i has extended the deadline to pay for the second installment of property taxes to lessen the hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The normal February 20, 2021, deadline has been extended to April 23, 2021.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

KŌLOA – Kauaʽi police have identified Eugenia Villanueva as the 49-year-old woman who died in last week’s crash on Kaumualiʽi Highway.

HANAPĒPĒ – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of Hanapēpē will be closed Dec. 28 and Dec. 29 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road reconstruction work from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LĪHU‘E – In observance of New Year’s Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Jan. 1, along with all refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill.

LĪHU‘E – Christmas trees are being accepted for recycling daily except on holidays at County of Kaua‘i green waste drop-off areas.

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

KŌLOA – A crash involving two vehicles on Kaumualiʿi Highway between mile markers 5 and 6 in an area known as Knudsen Gap, east of the Maluhia Road junction, on Thursday afternoon resulted in a fatality.

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

LĪHU‘E – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 24.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office opened a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 22, for health care workers who work outside of the major hospitals, working closely with private doctors offices, allied health professionals, and other health care facilities.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from Jan. 4 to Jan. 8.

LĪHU‘E – Earlier this week, Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami sent proposed Mayor’s Emergency Rule 24 to Governor David Ige. Proposed Rule 24 would allow incoming travelers to Kaua‘i who receive a negative pre-travel test to stay in an approved Enhanced Movement Quarantine (EMQ) property, also known as a “resort bubble,” and take a post-travel test three days after arrival. Participants would be released from quarantine with a negative post-travel test result.

Health care workers on Kaua‘i are now receiving COVID-19 vaccinations after the first shipment arrived on Kaua‘i on Monday, Dec. 21. The first doses were administered to medical professionals at Wilcox Memorial Hospital beginning on Monday and at Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital and clinics around the island starting Tuesday.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new casea of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Dec. 22.

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. 8.

            LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed the sixth supplementary emergency proclamation on December 22, 2020, for the County of Kaua‘i, in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Kaua‘i from the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Mayor’s proclamation was issued in coordination with the Governor’s Office and fellow counties.

LĪHU‘E – Kaua‘i Fire officials remind the public that a permit must be obtained from the fire department by Thursday, Dec. 31, to purchase and ignite firecrackers on New Year’s Eve.

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 Lihau Street, Kuhoho Street, Aleo Street, Pa’ako Street, Iliki Street, Hie Street, Molo Street and Alahele Street in Wailua.  Water service will be turned off from approximately 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today, in order to conduct emergency repairs to a recently damaged main line in the area.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, Dec. 20.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday, Dec. 19.

WAILUA – The Department of Parks and Recreation has determined that the Lydgate campground is at capacity and no further temporary camping permits will be issued to members of our houseless community.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from Dec. 21 to Dec. 24.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i County Committee on the Status of Women has led an initiative supporting a feminist economic recovery plan from COVID-19 for the County of Kaua‘i. A Resolution for this initiative was introduced by Councilwoman Felicia Cowden and Council Chair Arryl Kaneshiro, and unanimously passed by the Kaua‘i County Council on Wednesday.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 17.

LĪHUʿE  ̶  The Kauaʿi Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the man seen in the following photos. Police are looking to speak with him about an incident that occurred at Home Depot on November 28.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Bus has announced that a new design for its 2021 monthly bus passes and the second phase of its fare increases will take effect Jan. 1, 2021.

WAILUA– The Department of Water (DOW) announces a one lane road closure on Kuhio Highway; near the intersection of Kuamo’o Road and the Wailua Bridge, from approximately 10 a.m to 4 p.m. today, in order to conduct emergency repairs to a recent main line break.  One lane (on the mauka-side) of the double lane highway will be closed and traffic will be merged onto the alternate lane for continuous traffic flow. 

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department held a small, socially distanced ceremony on Tuesday for its 93rd Police Recruit Class graduates.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 16.

POIPU – The Department of Water (DOW) has revised the affected service area for the water service shutdown on Lawai Road in Poipu, which is schedule for Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; weather permitting.  The affected service area will include a portion of Lawai Road from Ho’ona Road to the Lawai Beach Resort in Poipu.   

POIPU – The Department of Water (DOW) has revised the affected service area for the water service shutdown on Lawai Road in Poipu, which is schedule for Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; weather permitting.  The affected service area will include a portion of Lawai Road from Ho’ona Road to the Lawai Beach Resort in Poipu.   

LĪHU‘E – In observance of Christmas Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Dec. 25, along with all refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill.

POIPU – The Department of Water (DOW) has scheduled a water service shutdown on a portion of Lawai Road; from Ho’ona Road to the west-end of Lawai Road, Amio Road and Alania Road in Poipu, on December 17, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. 

PUHI  ̶  Kauaʽi police are seeking information related to a missing boat that was reported stolen last month.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency is now accepting applications for its Affordable Additional Rental Unit (ARU) Program.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Dec. 12.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia are scheduled for lane closures from Dec. 14 to Dec. 18.

LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i announces it will provide grant funding to approximately 180 Kaua‘i businesses that remain on its application waitlist for the Small Business Boost Grant Program, which originally opened in August. The program is funded by the county’s share of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Due to the road closure planned at the Kalihiwai Bridge on Kūhiō Highway on Dec. 15 and Dec. 16, the Kaua‘i Bus announces the following service adjustments.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Dec. 11.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 10.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Through the County of Kaua‘i Agency on Elderly Affairs, WorkLife Hawai‘i is offering phone counseling sessions. These services are free and confidential and are available until Dec. 28, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, accompanied virtually by the Kaua‘i County Council and the county Planning Director, signed six bills last week on the West Kaua‘i Community Plan.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported three new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

WAILUA – Firefighters rescued a 31-year-old male hiker on the Nounou-East Trail, also known as Sleeping Giant, in Wailua on Monday, Dec. 7.

The Solid Waste Division is glad to announce that a new shipment of Earth Machine Home Compost bins has arrived and are available to residents free of charge at the Kaua‘i Resource Center located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhu‘e.

HANAPĒPĒ – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of Hanapēpē will be closed from Dec. 10 to Dec. 17, on weekdays, to allow Maui Kupono Builders

KAPA‘A – The Department of Public Works is announcing that, Pacific Preferred Contractors, a subcontractor to Maui Kupono Builders, will conduct striping and pavement marking work for portions of Kapa‘a through Dec. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

LIHUE – The Department of Water (DOW) was recently honored as a 2019-2020 Hawaii Green Business Award recipient and received a Governor’s Commendation for incorporating environmental-friendly, green practices during its 16^th Annual Make a Splash water education festival.  A virtual recognition ceremony; held on December 4, 2020, was hosted by the state’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s (DBEDT) it’s Hawaii Green Business Program (HGBP) partners.

The County of Kauaʻi’s Department of Public Works, Wastewater Management Division invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting to update the Waimea community on the Waimea R-1 Recycled Water Project. The meeting is scheduled for Dec. 17, 2020, at 5 p.m.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, Dec. 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 will take effect starting 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, through 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday, Dec. 5.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department held a socially-distanced graduation ceremony Friday, welcoming eight new firefighters at the Līhu‘e Civic Center’s Mo‘ikeha Courtyard.

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that sections of Kōloa Road and Piko Road are scheduled for lane closures from Dec. 7 to Dec. 11.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 3.

LĪHU‘E – The first several families have moved into Kaua‘i’s first Transit Ready Communities project in the Pua Loke area – Kealaula at Pua Loke Supportive Housing Development in late November.

WAINIHA – Water service has been restored to customers on Powerhouse Road, Ala Eke Road, Ananalu Road and Anahulu Road in Wainiha as of approximately 11 p.m. this evening.  

WAINIHA – The emergency water service shutdown announcement has been revised to include Ala Eke Road, Ananalu Road, Anahulu Road; in addition to Powerhouse Road, in Wainiha.  

LĪHU‘E —The County of Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Department of Health is teaming up with the Kaua‘i Marine Corps League to support safe drive-up donations for this year’s Toys for Tots donation drive.

(2:40 p.m.) WAINIHA – The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown on Powerhouse Road in Wainiha; until further notice, due to a recent break in the system that has affected the storage tank facilities.  DOW crews have been dispatched and are on route to conduct emergency repairs. 

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 2.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Dec. 1. 

LĪHU‘E – The public is advised that the Department of Public Works Wastewater Management Division’s contractor will be performing closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections on the Līhu‘e sewer collection system from Dec. 8 to Dec. 15.

Ocean Safety officials advise no swimming or snorkeling at all north- and west-facing shores for Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.

LĪHU‘E – The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration for the county’s Winter Fun will begin on Dec. 2 at 8 a.m. is on the county’s website.

The County of Kaua‘i’s Department of Public Works invites the public to participate in a virtual public meeting regarding the Hanapēpē Bridge Rehabilitation Project.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new travel-related cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, Nov. 30. 

KŌLOA – The Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., are announcing that Maluhia Road and Kōloa Road are scheduled for single-lane closures from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4.

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new travel-related cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Nov. 28.