LIHUE — A number of road-related projects are on tap in the days ahead with grass cutting, tree trimming and guardrail repair making up the bulk of the work, the Hawaii Department of Transportation said in an update on Friday.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting. A map of lane closures can be found here, https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/

The following is a list of projects scheduled for the workweek ending Friday. All work is weather permitting.

Kipu to Omao

Single lane closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50), possible in either direction, between mile post 2.9 to 8.5 in the vicinity of Kipu Road and Maha Road, on Sunday, June 14 to Friday, June 19 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for installing rumble strips on the edges and striping. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane.

Omao to Kalaheo

Single lane closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50), possible in either direction, between mile post 8 to 13, on Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for landscape maintenance.

Omao to Lawai

Single lane closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50), possible in either direction, between mile post 9 to 9.6 in the vicinity of Upa Road and Piko Road, on Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for reconstruction of weakened pavement.

Makaweli to Pakala

Single lane closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50), possible in either direction, between mile post 20.6 to 21 in the vicinity of Private Road, on Wednesday, June 17 from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. for KIUC to do utility line work. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane.

Nawiliwili

Single lane closure on Rice Street (Route 51), possible in either direction, near mile post 0.8 in the vicinity of Lala Road and Kapule Highway, on Monday, June 15 to and Friday, June 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for installing pavement striping and markers on the roadway. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane.

Lihue

Center lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56) in both directions, between mile post 0.1 to 0.3, in the vicinity of Hardy Street and Poinciana Street nightly on Sunday, June 14 to Friday, June 19 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for waterline replacement. No left turns will be allowed through the work area. Details: Details: https://bit.ly/48k1X3p

Roving single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56), possible in either direction, between mile post 4 to 12, in the vicinity of Kauai Beach Road, on Tuesday, June 16 to Thursday, June 18 from 1 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. for herbicide application on guardrails, signs and mile marker poles.

Anahola

Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56), possible in either direction, between mile post 13 to 14, in the vicinity of Kukuihale Road and Aliomanu Road, on Monday, June 15 to Friday 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for landscape maintenance.

Kalihiwai to Princeville

Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 56), possible in either direction, between mile post 24.2 to 28.1, in the vicinity of Kahiliholo Road to Emmalani Drive, Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for striping.

Hanalei

Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 560), in the westbound direction, between mile post 2.6 to 2.8, in the vicinity of Aku Road and Malolo Road, on Sunday, June 14 to Friday, June 19 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving work. Traffic will be detoured to Weke Road via Aku Road and Malolo Road.

Waikoko

Single lane closure on Kuhio Highway (Route 560), in the westbound direction, between mile post 4.6 to 4.8, in the vicinity of Waikoko Bridge and Lumahai Beach, on Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for striping, planting, hydroseeding, and anchoring mesh. Alternating traffic will be routed through the open lane.

Kokee

Full closure of Waimea Canyon Drive (Route 550), between mile post 0.4 to 6.7, in the vicinity of Maule Road and Kokee Road, on Wednesday, June 17 to Friday, June 19 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for full depth road reconstruction. Details: https://bit.ly/4eD9kX7

Single lane closure of Waimea Canyon Drive (Route 550), possible in either direction, between mile post 3 to 6, on Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for landscape maintenance.

Pua Loke

Single lane closure on Nawiliwili Road (Route 58) in the eastbound direction between mile post 1.8 to 1.9 in the vicinity of Haleko Road and Kukui Grove Street on, Monday, June 15 to Friday, June 19 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for sewer line installation.

Wailua Homesteads

Roving lane closure of Kuamoo Road (Route 580), possible in either direction between mile post 3 to 3.5, in the vicinity of Pokukala Street and Paako Street on Monday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for landscape maintenance.

Wailua to Kapaa

Single lane closure of Kapaa Bypass Road (Route 5600), between mile post 0.8 to 3, in the vicinity of Kuhio Highway (Wailua) to Olohena Road (Kapaa) on Sunday, June 14 to Friday, June 19 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for marking and striping. Details: https://bit.ly/4vWH8Fg

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Firefighters responded to a wildland fire that broke out in Nanakuli on Saturday morning.

The fire was first reported around 10:36 a.m., prompting a response from multiple Honolulu Fire Department units.

Officials said no evacuations were necessary as crews worked to contain the blaze.

HFD reported the fire was 50% contained at 11:32 a.m., increasing to 75% by 11:46 a.m.

Several engines, tankers and command units were on scene, along with additional resources to support suppression efforts. No injuries or damage to structures were immediately reported.

The cause of the fire was not immediately available.

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) welcomed more than 200 individuals from Hawaii, including Senate President Ron Kouchi, staff from the Mayor’s Office and members of the Kauai County Council, for the 10th annual Hawaii on the Hill earlier this week.

Hawaii on the Hill is a partnership between Hirono, a member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, and the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii. It provides member of the Hawaii business community — this year being representative of more than 90 small businesses — with the opportunity to showcase Hawaii businesses and products, meet directly with congressional leaders, and share the aloha spirit with member of Congress, their staff and the District of Columbia community.

“As Hawaii families continue to struggle under the Trump regime’s cost of living crisis, it’s critical we fight to boost our state’s economy,” Hirono said in a press release. “For 10 years, that’s what Hawaii on the Hill has been all about, bringing the best of Hawaii — our small businesses, local entrepreneurs and cultural ambassadors — to Washington, D.C.

“From our Policy Summit with congressional leaders, to the flagship Taste of Hawaii, I am proud to carry on this tradition of partnering with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii to support our small businesses and show the rest of the country what the aloha spirit is all about.”

In addition to Hirono and Chamber of Commerce Hawaii President and CEO Sherry Menor, Kouchi served as an Honorary Co-Chair of Hawaii on the Hill.

“Hawaii on the Hill has always been about bringing Hawaii’s voice directly to Washington, and this year’s 10th annual event was our most impactful yet,” Menor said. “Anchored by our 2030 Blueprint for Hawaii, our state’s road map for a more diversified, resilient economy, this year’s program was designed to advance Hawaii’s future on the national stage.”

Menor continued, “In honor of our 10th anniversary, we hosted 10 events, from record-breaking attendance at Taste of Hawaii on the Hill to our largest-ever Kama‘aina Come Home gathering, and our first-ever Appropriations 101 session led by Sen. Hirono’s staff, we connected Hawaii’s business community directly to the federal opportunities that matter most. We are deeply grateful to Sen. Hirono and her team for their partnership, and we look forward to building on this momentum together.”

Earlier in the week, Hirono participated in a talk story event moderated by Menor where attendees had the opportunity to hear from Hirono about her work in the Senate to support Hawaii businesses and communities. They later engaged with the senator in a question-and-answer period.

On the day following, Hirono hosted the Hawaii on the Hill Policy Summit where speakers discussed a variety of issues important to businesses in Hawaii and across the country, including the unique challenges local businesses in Hawaii face, programs that provide support for businesses and nonprofits in Hawaii, and building community resilience and partnerships.

Specifically, the speakers shared updates on the states of agriculture, tourism, small businesses and tariffs following nearly 18 months of the Trump Administration.

More than 1,600 people attended the Taste of Hawaii on Capitol Hill that was held on Wednesday, hosted by Hirono and the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii. The event allowed members of Congress and their staff to experience and learn more about Hawaii’s unique culture through cuisine, music and more.

Attendees enjoyed live music performed by Hawaii artists as they visit different tables and sampled different products from across the islands.

Some of this year’s participating exhibitors included the Hawaii Farm Bureau, Aloun Farms, Kauai Kookie Company, Koloa Rum, Lappert’s Ice Cream, The Orchid Lei Company, the Hawaiian Chip Company, Maui Gold and the University of Hawaii.