Kaua‘i bus riders invited to take Transit Day survey
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Bus is inviting all island-wide residents to participate in this year’s National Rural Transit Day survey.
Maryland man dies after being pulled from water off Kauapea Beach
KILAUEA — A Maryland state man died after being pulled from the water off Kauapea Beach in the North Shore earlier this week.
Two westside fires extinguished on Sunday
LIHUE — Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel successfully extinguished two separate fires on the westside of Kaua‘i last weekend.
July Fourth motorcycle fatal crash victim identified
KEKAHA — A 44-year-old man was identified as the operator of a motorcycle who suffered fatal injuries in a crash on the Fourth of July.
First Hawaiian Bank unveils rendering of future building
LIHU‘E — First Hawaiian Bank has unveiled the design for its newest banking branch at Hokulei Village in Lihu‘e.
Roundabout construction underway in Kilauea
KILAUEA — North Shore residents have been notified that construction of a new roundabout has started in Kilauea.
A list of holiday closures for Kaua‘i on July 4
LIHU‘E — The following closures will be in effect for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday on Thursday.
Genki Sushi closes its doors in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Genki Sushi announced it was shutting down effective Saturday, June, 29.
Female visitor rescued on Sleeping Giant Trail
WAILUA — A 71-year-old California woman was rescued from Sleeping Giant Trail after suffering a leg injury on Wednesday, June, 26.
Visitor dies after being pulled from water in Ha‘ena
HA‘ENA — A Colorado visitor died after being pulled from the water off Ha‘ena Beach Park in the North Shore last week.
Structure fire causes $1,500 in damage
LIHU‘E — A structure fire at the former Lihue Plantation Company Sugar Mill caused an estimated $1,500 in damage on Friday, June 21.
Man jailed in alleged firearm incident
ANAHOLA — A 42-year-old man, who allegedly discharged his firearm in a residential area on the eastside of the island of Kaua‘i, has been arrested by police.
Learning to handle mental health emergencies
LIHUE — A group of 14 people are in a better position to deal with mental health emergencies after completing crisis intervention training.
Streets to be closed for parade in Lihu‘e on Saturday
LIHU‘E — The annual King Kamehameha Celebration Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday in Lihu‘e.
Brush fire burns 300 acres in Koke‘e
KOKE‘E — A brush fire, which scorched an estimated 1,200 acres near Waimea Canyon Drive, was approximately 60 percent contained as of 3:20 p.m. on Thursday, the Kaua‘i Fire Department (KFD) said.
Runway project underway at Lihu‘e Airport
LIHU‘E — Construction activity to increase safety began this week at Lihu‘e Airport.
Man suffers critical injuries in assault on Lumaha‘i Bridge in Hanalei
HANALEI — A man was in critical condition at a local hospital after being assaulted in Hanalei on Thursday morning.
Making a real difference: The Ma‘i Movement celebrated its 4th annual Malama Your Ma‘i campaign in May
LIHU‘E — Menstruation is a natural involuntary bodily process experienced by over half the population in Hawai‘i, or more than 701,000 individuals.
Kilauea Neighborhood Center to close for construction work
KILAUEA — The Department of Parks and Recreation (DOPR) announced that the Neighborhood Center is set to close for construction work.
Road closures planned next week
LIHUE — Get ready for multiple road closures on the westside and eastside of Kauai next week.