Officer Scalzo Recognized as KPD’s August 2026 Employee of the Month LĪHU‘E- The Kaua’i Police Department (KPD) recognized Officer Jason Scalzo as the Employee of the Month for August during the monthly Police Commission Meeting held on Friday, August 28, 2026. Officer Scalzo was honored for his recent outstanding police work and steadfast dedication to safeguarding the community.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2026 Kaua’i Marathon and Half-Marathon on Sept. 6 KŌLOA – The Kauaʻi Police Department (KPD) is advising the public of full and partial road closures affecting the towns of Kōloa, Poʻipū, Ōmaʻo, Lāwaʻi, and Kālaheo on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the 2026 Kaua’i Marathon and Half-Marathon.
KPD Announces Temporary Disruption to Non-Emergency Line LĪHUʻE – Due to a temporary disruption in phone service, the Kaua‘i Police Department's non-emergency line at (808) 241-1711 is currently unavailable.
Officials warn of potentially severe weather this weekend LĪHUʻE – County of Kauaʻi officials are urging the public to remain vigilant and prepare for potentially severe weather conditions that may reach the island as early as Saturday afternoon, as Tropical Storm Lala has formed southeast of the state.
Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi Raises Maximum Reward to $2,000 LĪHUʻE – Crime Stoppers Kauaʻi, in partnership with the Kaua‘i Police Department, has raised its maximum reward for anonymous tips from $1,000 to $2,000, as tips from the public continue to help law enforcement solve crimes on Kauaʻi. This is the first increase since the nonprofit was founded in 2017.
Surfer Dies at Hanamāʻulu Beach Park on Sunday LĪHU‘E – On Sunday morning, a Līhuʻe man died in waters off of Hanamāʻulu Beach Park.