Modified hours for Kaua‘i Police Department records window
LIHU‘E — Modified hours to the Records Services and Firearms Registration window have been announced due to the upcoming observance of Statehood Day.
Fire causes $22,500 in damage in Waimea
WAIMEA — A fire caused an estimated $22,500 in damage on Sunday, Aug. 11.
Authorities searching for missing Kapa‘a man
KAPA‘A — A 25-year-old man has been reported missing after last being seen on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Suspect sought for alleged credit card fraud at Walmart
LIHU‘E — A suspect is wanted after being seen on camera allegedly using a stolen credit card at Walmart last month.
Green orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of wildfire victims
LIHU‘E — As the state of Hawai‘i observes the one-year mark of the Lahaina fire, Governor Josh Green ordered all flags to fly at half-staff in honor of the 102 lives lost in the August 2023 Maui wildfires.
Internal network upgrades made by Kaua‘i Police Department
LIHU‘E — Internal network upgrades to the Kaua‘i Police Department’s (KPD) dispatch line and its services continued on Tuesday evening.
Ongoing roadwork on Hanalima Street in Puhi
PUHI — A full closure of Hanalima Street in Puhi has begun in order to complete construction roadwork.
Roadwork extended in Kalaheo
KALAHEO — Lane and roadwork on Pu‘uwai Road and Po‘ohiwi Road has been extended until the end of August.
Moped rider hit by dump truck on Nalu Road in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — An accident involving a moped and dump truck lead to some congested traffic on Friday morning.
Kaua‘i Bus outreach program seeking applicants
LIHU‘E — A new program aimed to assist people who rely on public transportation has officially rolled into effect.
Community Emergency Response Team tests equipment and trains in Princeville
Thursday was the first of the month and on the island of Kaua‘i that means siren testing. By now, people are accustomed to the outdoor siren. This is due to Hawai‘i having the largest single integrated Outdoor Siren Warning System for public safety in the world. The system was put into place after the devastating tsunami of 1946.
Wilcox Medical Center gets $10.6 million dollar grant from Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
LIHU‘E — Island health care received a multi-million dollar shot in the arm on Friday.
Nonemergency dispatch line disrupted, then fixed
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) experienced issues with their nonemergency dispatch line prompting ‘back up’ lines to open on Kaua‘i.
Shaping the future of Kilauea Town
KILAUEA — The small, charming community on North Shore, known for its history of sugar cane plantation, presented a blueprint for the beginning phases of the Kilauea Town Expansion Project, which will shape the future of Kilauea.
Portions of Oka Street to close for roadwork
KILAUEA — A full road closure is scheduled for portions of Oka Street beginning Wednesday, July, 31.
Kapa‘a and Waimea pools to reopen
LIHU‘E — The Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools will be reopening this week.
Heat safety campaign takes root
LIHU‘E — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) along with the Office of Economic Development (OED) launched a Heat Safety Awareness Campaign, aimed at highlighting the health and well-being of all Hawai‘i residents and its visitors.
Body found at Carter’s Point
NAWILIWILI — Law enforcement is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a body that was found at Carter’s Point on Thursday, July 18.
Global tech outage disrupts local services
LIHU‘E — A tech outage disrupted services around the globe, leaving airline passengers stranded, surgeries canceled and government agencies working through the night to restore systems.
Koloa hit-and-run victim dies from injuries
KOLOA — A hit-and-run victim has died about three months after she was struck while walking along Waila‘au Road in Koloa.