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Structure fire in Kapaa needed about 750 gallons of water to be extinguished
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday a gazebo-like structure caught fire in Kapaa. Upon arrival, firefighters found the structure fully engulfed in flames. The fire was controlled and extinguished using approximately 750 gallons of water. It was determined that flames from the gazebo melted part of the roof of the main residential structure, […]
Portion of Wawae Road in Kalāheo closed until further notice
The County of Kaua‘i Department of Public Works announces that a portion of Wawae Road, between Kuli Road and Iwilei Road in Kalāheo, has been closed until further notice. “After frequent inspections of the affected roadway, this area of Wawae Road has been closed immediately and until further until it is deemed safe,” said County Engineer Troy Tanigawa. “Following recent rains and the flooding event in April, the portion beneath Wawae Road continues to erode, compromising the roadway’s stability.”
Get ready for the Visitor Industry Charity Walk in Līhu‘e
The 45th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk is scheduled for this Saturday from 7 to 8:30 a.m. To accommodate the event, the Kaua‘i Police Department will close off all roads along the walk route from 7 a.m. until the conclusion of the event. Road closures will include:. Hoʻolako Street...
Pothole repairs scheduled in Kapa‘a
Kaua‘i County schedules night work for pothole repairs in Kapa‘a. The Department of Public Works Wastewater Management Division will begin repairs on May 8 through May 9 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. During these times, the southbound lane of Kūhiō Highway, between milepost 8.39 and 8.40, in...
Former employee accused of embezzling $44,000 in union members’ due payments
A former union employee is facing charges after reportedly embezzling more than $44,000 in union dues from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 1186. The Department of the Attorney General’s Special Investigation and Prosecution Division charged Lilinoe Smith, 44, with first-degree theft following an investigation conducted by...
Niumalu Bridge on Kaua‘i closed till further notice
Niumalu Bridge on Niumalu Road near Hulemalu Road is closed until further notice. Following the flooding event in April, Kaua‘i County consultants inspected county bridges across the island and determined that the Niumalu Bridge was unsafe for motorists, prompting an immediate shutdown. County Engineer Troy Tanigawa confirmed the structure has permanent damage, which will require a full replacement.
Despite ‘tireless efforts,’ beloved private school to close its doors after 8 decades
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After 78 years, St. Catherine School in Kapaa announced Thursday it will close for good in June. In a news release, the school said it made “tireless efforts” to sustain its mission. We reached out to the school leaders for an exact reason, and are...
First responders rescue injured visitor after falling onto reef and breaking leg in Princeville
PRINCEVILLE (HawaiiNewsNow) - First responders in Kauai rescued an injured visitor in Princeville Friday night. EMS officials say the 65-year-old man from Washington was rescued near Kamehameha Road shortly after 4:50 p.m. Officials say he had broken his leg after falling roughly 15 feet onto the reef near Kaweonui Point,...
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