š± Pua Loke road closures extended through Nov. 26
Lihue, Hawaii Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Lihue! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Pua Loke road closures extended through Nov. 26
- Southwest to end direct LihueāKahului flights in January
- Lihue transportation yard gets a solar-and-battery power upgrade
Also on today's calendar: KRHA's Ola Pono āo Kauaāi - Mental Health Conference "Stronger Together" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of showers; breezy, temps: high: 82, low: 73.
- Friday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 81 and low of 74 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. News Briefs for Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (thegardenisland.com subscription) ā Drivers in LihuŹ»eās Pua Loke Subdivision face extended road closures for resurfacing, with work scheduled Nov. 13ā26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. Affected streets will have single-lane or full closures, with access limited to local traffic and no parking in work zones. Allow extra travel time and follow flaggersā directions. 
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2. Only 73 Miles: Southwest Airlines Drops Very Short Route As Flights 50% Empty (simpleflying.com) ā Southwest will end its direct flights between Lihue and Kahului on January 5, 2027, removing one of its interisland links. The airline will also drop KahuluiāKona service that day, following broader reductions in Hawaii flying. The reported half-empty flights concern the Kona route, not Lihue. Ā Ā Ā
3. Hensel Phelps Starts Construction on 2 Hawaii Microgrid Projects (constructionowners.com) ā Construction has begun on a solar-and-battery microgrid at the state transportation departmentās Lihue base yard, intended to improve power reliability and support electric fleet vehicles. The installation will include 290 solar panels and eight EV charging stations, alongside a similar project in Honolulu. Ā Ā Ā
4. Kauai Independent Food Bank grateful for contributions (thegardenisland.com subscription) ā More than 900 people received food at a Lihue distribution Oct. 28 as Kauai Independent Food Bank responds to increased need after Hurricane Lowell. Executive director Debbe Evans said two large October distributions served more than 2,000 people, with donated produce and pantry staples helping meet demand as the holidays approach. Ā Ā Ā
5. What KauaŹ»i County residents, visitors need to know Nov. 10 about Hurricane Lowell recovery : Kauai Now (kauainownews.com) ā LÄ«huŹ»eās planned temporary DMV location at the Gather space still has no opening date as KauaŹ»i continues recovering from Hurricane Lowell. Vehicle registration renewals remain available online and at the LÄ«huŹ»e Safeway kiosk. For services requiring an office visit, the reopened KapaŹ»a satellite office operates by appointment only, with limited space. Ā Ā Ā
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KauaŹ»i CC Health Fair & Ola Pono O KauaŹ»i ā
Kauaāi Community College ā Fine Arts Auditorium, 3-1901 Kaumualiāi Highway, Lihue
8:15 am
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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KRHA's Ola Pono āo Kauaāi - Mental Health Conference "Stronger Together" ā
Kauai Community College, 3-1901 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue
8:30 am -
Congregate Meal Service - LÄ«huāe ā
LÄ«huāe Neighborhood Center, 3353 Eono St, Lihue
8:30 am -
THE ELEMENTAL RETREAT - KAUA'I BIRD SANCTUARY ā
1736 Ahina Rd, Lihue
4:00 pm -
2026 Gratitude Luncheon ā
Lihue Lutheran Church, 4602 Hoomana RD, Lihue
12:00 pm -
KÅ«puna Jam Sessions at Hale LÄ«huŹ»e ā
Hale Lihue, 4286 Rice Street, Lihue
1:00 pm -
Kauai Beach Resort Kauai Made Craft Fair Fridays ā
Outrigger Kauaāi Beach Resort & Spa, 4331 Kauai Beach Dr., Lihue
3:00 pm -
Intergroup Elections! ā
Lihue Lutheran Church, 4602 Hoomana RD, Lihue
9:30 am -
Downtown Lihue 2nd Saturday Night Market ā
Kress Street, Lihue
4:00 pm -
Trashion Show: Design Contest and Fashion Show ā
Downtown Lihue, Rice Street, Lihue
4:00 pm -
Sip and Paint with Pineki at 2nd Saturday Night Market, Hale LÄ«huŹ»e ā
4286 Rice Street, Lihue
5:00 pm -
Tropical Groove at Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort ā
Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort, 4331 Kauai Beach Drive, Lihue
5:30 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
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