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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.

High Surf Warning in effect tonight at 6 p.m. through 6 p.m. Sunday

Published on April 04, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for north- and east-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau that will go into effect tonight at 6 p.m. through 6 p.m. Sunday, April 6. The warning may be extended, dropped, or modified as conditions develop.

KPD Announces Drug Take Back Day on April 26

Published on April 04, 2025

LĪHUʻE – The Kauaʻi Police Department (KPD), in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will host a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at KPD headquarters, located at 3990 Kaʻana Street in Līhuʻe. Community members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired medications using th

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Immediate water conservation request issued for Hanalei and ‘Anini are

Published on April 04, 2025

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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