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Kauai County: Residents received $232.08 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.5% of income in Kauai County, providing an average of $3,144 per capita to residents.

By Kauai Sun | Apr 13, 2025

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Kauai County ranks second highest in Hawaii for per capita government transfer income at $12,656 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Kauai County received an average of $12,656 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second highest in Hawaii.

By Kauai Sun | Mar 10, 2025

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Kauai County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.6% of income in 2022

By Kauai Sun | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Kauai County, providing an average of $1,490 per capita to residents.

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4.4% of citizens unemployed in Kauai County in 2021

By Kauai Sun | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Kauai County hit 4.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Census Bureau: 78.2% of people in Kauai County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Kauai Sun | Mar 22, 2024

Of the 73,247 citizens living in Kauai County in 2021, 78.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 57,284 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Kauai County rise or fall in 2021?

By Kauai Sun | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Kauai County received $3.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Kauai County residents have median age of 42 by 2021

By Kauai Sun | Jan 26, 2024

Kauai County residents have a median age of 42-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Census Bureau: 26% of people in Kauai County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Kauai Sun | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 73,247 citizens living in Kauai County in 2021, 74% said they were only one race, while 26% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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UH researchers help restore agroforest in Windward Oʻahu

By Kauai Sun reports | Mar 16, 2023

Just five years ago on Oʻahu, 100% of the trees at Puʻulani (heavenly ridge)—an area that sits above the loʻi kalo (taro patches) in Heʻeia—were non-native species.

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Salvation Army ARC monthly donation event scheduled for March 17

By Kauai Sun reports | Mar 16, 2023

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhu‘e from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023.

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Kōloa Dance House is excited to be performing “Moments” & “Cinderella” onstage, April 1st

By Kauai Sun reports | Mar 16, 2023

Kōloa Dance House is excited to be performing “Moments” & “Cinderella” onstage, April 1st

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Water conservation notice issued for Wainiha to Ha'ena until further notice

By Kauai Sun reports | Mar 16, 2023

Water conservation notice issued for Wainiha to Ha'ena until further notice

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This International Women’s Day we would like to recognize the legacy of Hawaiʻi’s own Patsy Mink.

By Kauai Sun reports | Mar 16, 2023

This International Women’s Day we would like to recognize the legacy of Hawaiʻi’s own Patsy Mink.

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Traffic advisory from Hawaii Department of Transportation: WORK TO CONTINUE ON KAUMUALIʻI HIGHWAY, MARCH 20 THROUGH MARCH 31

By Kauai Sun reports | Mar 16, 2023

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) is notifying motorists of upcoming closures for the week of March 20, on Kaumualiʻi Highway (Route 50) as a continuation of the Kaumualiʻi Highway Intersections Improvements project.

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Road Closure scheduled for portion of Wawae Road in Lāwa‘i March 16

By Kauai Sun reports | Mar 16, 2023

The Department of Public Works and its contractor, Geolabs, Inc., announces that a portion of Waewae Road in Lāwa‘i will be closed on March 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.

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Lane closure for Kawaihau Road scheduled from March 18 to March 24

By Kauai Sun reports | Mar 16, 2023

The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., are announcing that a portion of Kawaihau Road and Pelehu Road will be closed on March 18, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from March 20 to March 24, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting.

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Mayor Kawakami delivers 2023 State of the County Address Tuesday

By Kauai Sun reports | Mar 16, 2023

Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami delivered the 2023 State of the County Address in Līhu‘e on Tuesday.

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Road work scheduled for Anahola Road near Anahola Bridge March 16 to 24

By Kauai Sun reports | Mar 16, 2023

The Department of Public Works and its contractor Yogi Kwong Engineers, LLC announces that portions of Anahola Road, near Anahola Bridge, will be closed from March 16 to March 24, weekdays, weather permitting.

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Hawaiian Kajukenbo Association

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

A self-defense system incorporating Karate (Ka), Judo and Jujitsu (Ju), Kenpo (Ken) and Chinese Boxing (Bo).

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"Male resident dies after being found unresponsive in waters off Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor"

By Press release submission | Mar 8, 2023

KUKUIULA – A 52-year-old male Līhu‘e resident died on O‘ahu on Sunday after he was found unresponsive in waters off Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor on Friday morning.