Senator Ronald Kouchi Member Feed

HDOT News Release: Kauai Lane Closures for the weekend of March 16 - March 18

PLEASE NOTE: Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

---KAPULE HIGHWAY---
LIHUE (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK)
24-hour turning lane closures on Kapule Highway in both directions at the Kaana Street intersection on Friday, March 16, through Friday, March 23, for concrete pavement repair. The left turns onto or from Kaana Street heading north on Kapule Highway will not be allowed during the lane restriction.

HDOT News Release: Turning Lane Restriction at the Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway and Kaana Street Intersection Begins On Monday, March 12

LIHUE – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) advises Kauai motorists of a turning lane restriction at the intersection of Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway and Kaana Street in Lihue beginning on Monday, March 12, 2018, through Friday, March 23, 2018, 24-hours a day, for concrete pavement repair.

The left turns onto or from Kaana Street heading north on Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway will not be allowed during the lane restriction.

The through lanes at the Kauai Veterans Memorial Highway and Kaana Street intersection and the right-hand turn from Kaana Street onto the highway and makai of the highway will remain open to traffic.

Motorists are advised to use the Vidinha Stadium Access Road as an alternate route.

The speed limit through the construction zone will be reduced to 25 miles per hour from Rice Street to Ahukini Road for the safety of the workers and to allow the concrete to set properly. For a map of the closure please click here.

Motorists should expect traffic delays and drive with caution through the work zone area. Roadwork is weather permitting.

Changes to polling places in District Precincts 16-01 and 16-05

Dear President Kouchi:

This letter is to inform you of changes to polling places in your district for the 2018 Elections. The polling places for District Precinct (DP) 16-01 and DP 16-05 are being relocated back to the facilities used prior to the 2016 Elections.

Voters residing in DP 16-01 are now assigned to vote at Koloa Neighborhood Center, Meeting Room, located at:

Koloa Neighborhood Center
3461 Weliweli Road
Koloa, Hawaii 96756

Voters residing in DP 16-05 are now assigned to vote at Kekaha Neighborhood Center, Meeting Room, located at:

Kekaha Neighborhood Center
8130 Elepaio Road
Kekaha, Hawaii 96752

However, voters registered as a permanent absentee voter will continue to receive their ballot in the mail.

Please feel free to contact Rhowell Ruiz, Election Support Services Section Head, at (808) 453-VOTE (8683) if you require additional information or have any further questions.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Scott T. Nago
SCOTT T. NAGO
Chief Election Officer

Aid for Tenants, Landlords Program Expands to Kauai, OCTOBER 31, 2017

LIHUE, Hawaii - Following the success of a program that helps landlords to get paid and keep tenants from being evicted on Oahu and in Maui County, Steps to Avoid Eviction is now available on Kauai.

Click here to view the Steps to Avoid Eviction brochure.
Click here to learn more about the program.

STATE NATIVE PLANT NURSERIES CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY WITH PLANT SALES, NOVEMBER 4, 2017

KAUA‘I BASEYARD NURSERY
• Date and time: Friday November 3, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Location: 4398 Pua Loke Street, Līhu‘e, HI 96766
• Parking information: Parking lot behind the Department of Agriculture
• Example selection of plants: ‘ilima, maile, ‘ōhi‘a lehua, wiliwili, ‘akia, naupaka, pohinahina, ‘ūlei, māmaki, koki‘o ke‘o ke‘o, and loulu. Two rare native hibiscus species will also be sold: koki‘o ‘ula (Hibiscus koki‘o saintjohnianus) and koki‘o ‘ula‘ula (Hibiscus clayi). Puakenikeni trees will be given away for free.
• Payment types to be accepted: Cash only
• Contact number: 808-212-4495

For more information on Arbor Day click here

HDOT News Release: KAUAI LANE CLOSURES FOR THE WEEKEND OF NOV. 3 - NOV. 5, 2017

PLEASE NOTE:
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

--- KAUMUALII HIGHWAY ---

1) OMAO (WEEKEND/NIGHT WORK)
24-hour lane shifts on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) in both directions between Maluhia Road and Kahili Road on Friday, Nov. 3, through Thursday, Nov. 9, for bridge work.

--- KUHIO HIGHWAY ---

1) WAILUA (WEEKEND WORK)
Alternating lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions at the Haleilio Road intersection on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., for utility repairs. Traffic will be allowed through in both directions.

PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED, OCTOBER 24, 2017

The State Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM) will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to its administrative rules pertaining to water use, wells and stream diversion works.

Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i: 6pm on Nov. 17, 2017, at Lihu‘e Civic Center, Rooms 2A & 2B, 4444 Rice St.

Click here to review the proposed rule amendments

HISTORIC WAIMEA RIVER WATER SETTLEMENT CHRONICLED IN MINI DOCUMENTARY, OCTOBER 23, 2017

The mediated settlement to immediately restore continuous flows in West Kaua‘i's Waimea River, is the subject of a video mini-documentary produced by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Ultimately, as the 13 minute documentary indicates, the settlement will mean water for agriculture, renewable energy projects, and residential and economic opportunities for Kaua‘i's west side.

Click here to view the video

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Kauai Town Hall Meeting on July 13, 2016

Calling all students, teachers, principals, parents, education leaders, community members, business leaders, and other interested stakeholders, as a member of the ESSA Task force, Senator Kidani, and the State Senate, invite you to join her for these Town Hall Meetings on the neighbor islands to learn more about ESSA and to hear from guest speaker, and policy expert, Lee Posey.

Purpose:
• To learn about Federal ESSA from policy experts and education leaders;
• To learn how Hawaii is impacted

When: Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Where: Kapa‘a High School
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
COST: FREE

ESSA Town Hall Meetings are sponsored by The Hawaii State Senate and HSTA. For more information contact senkidani@capitol.hawaii.gov or mhiga@hsta.org. Should you need reasonable modifications due to a disability, please contact (808) 586-7100, or via relay, at least 7 days prior to event.

Click here to view the flier.

KAUAI SHINING STARS IN EDUCATION FEBRUARY 2016 EPISODE:

In the February 2016 episode of Kauai Shining Stars, Mr. David Braun will be featured as the 2016 Kauai District Teacher of the Year. This episode will also feature the Kauai District Spelling Bee, which two students have qualified to represent Kauai at the State Spelling Bee on Oahu.

The show will air on Oceanic Channel 6 on the following days and times:
Sundays: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Mondays: 6:30 - 7:00 pm and 9:00 - 9:30 pm
Wednesdays: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Thursdays: 9:00 - 9:30 pm
Saturdays: 9:00 - 9:30 pm

For access via computer or smartphone, please check the following link: http://vimeo.com/channels/kauaishiningstars.