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AEA invites the public to the Older Americans Award ceremony May 15

Published on April 21, 2025

The Agency on Elderly Affairs (AEA) celebrates Older Americans Month and invites the public to attend the Older Americans Award Ceremony, taking place on Thursday, May 15, at the Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa in Līhu‘e.

REMINDER: Enter to win a 50-gallon rain barrel from DOW

Published on April 21, 2025

LĪHUE – The Department of Water (DOW) reminds residents that thereʻs still time to enter the April grand prize drawing to win a 50-gallon rain barrel. Three (3) rain barrels will be given out, in honor of Earth Day, which is Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Entries will be accepted through the end of April, with a limit of one entry per household/entity. The contest drawing will be held on April 30, 2025

Distressed hiker rescued on Kalalau Trail Friday

Published on April 19, 2025

Personnel from the Kaua‘i Fire Department rescued a 67-year-old South Carolina visitor from the Kalalau Trail on Friday, April 18.

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Immediate water conservation request issued for Hanalei and ‘Anini are

Published on April 04, 2025

(6:30 p.m.) HANALEI AND KILAUEA – The Department of Water (DOW) has issued an immediate water conservation notice to customers in Hanalei and ‘Anini areas until further notice, due to a mechanical failure on the water system’s pump station. Customers are advised to limit water use to essential needs only to avoid a water service outage.

DOW announces 50-gallon rain barrel grand prize drawing and food drive

Published on April 02, 2025

LĪHUE – In honor of Earth Day 2025, the Department of Water (DOW) announces a rain barrel grand prize drawing in April. A rain barrel is a container that captures and stores rainwater from the roof. The collected rainwater is a valuable source for gardening. A total of three, 50-gallon rain barrels will be given away, to encourage water conservation outdoors and help customers save money.

Intermittent lane closure notices for Pu’uwai Road and Po’ohiwi Road t

Published on March 31, 2025

KALĀHEO – The Department of Water (DOW) and its contractor, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc. (HDCCI) announce intermittent lane closure notices for portions of Pu’uwai Road and Po’ohiwi Road, through April 30, 2025, weather permitting. The lane closures are necessary to continue work on replacements of water mainlines for the Kalāheo Water Systems Improvements Project.

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