Kauai News & Information
Repairs have begun on the boat ramp loading dock at the Kukui‘ula Small Boat Harbor, officials announced Tuesday, Oct. 12.
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported nine new cases on Tuesday, Oct. 12.
The state’s seven-day average is now 162 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.7%.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) issued cease-and-desist orders to two photography businesses that officials say are failing to obtain proper permits to shoot weddings in state parks.
A valid hunting license and a game bird stamp are required for all game bird hunting on public and private lands.
The state’s seven-day average is now 167 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.8%.
Much of Hawaii has seen elevated surf over the last several days, and it isn’t expected to recede anytime soon.
A total of 4,498 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 841 have died.
About 20 people attended the blessing for the Kawaihau-Hau‘a‘ala-Mailihuna Complete Streets Project in Kapa‘a on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.
The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Kōloa woman.
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new cases on Saturday, Oct. 9.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 196 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 81,283.
Originally scheduled in person this week, the 31st Hawaiʻi International Tropical Fruit Conference pivoted to all-virtual presentations due to the recent surge of COVID-19.
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Oct. 9-15.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a high surf advisory for east-facing shores of Kauaʻi starting at 6 a.m., Saturday.
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new cases on Friday, Oct. 8.
Mayor Derek SK Kawakami is awaiting the governorʻs approval for a new emergency rule that would repeal Kauaʻi County’s COVID-19 tier system while maintaining statewide restrictions and guidelines for professionally organized events.
Partial lane closures on multiple sections of Kōloa and Maluhia Roads are scheduled for next week.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 201 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 81,087.
Kauaʿi police are joining the local faith community today, Oct. 8, to celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend with an island-wide food drive.
Winds this strong can tear off shingles, knock down tree branches, blow away tents and awnings, and make it difficult to steer, especially for drivers of high profile vehicles.
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer is seeking COVID-19 vaccine authorization from the federal government to allow administration of its shots to children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old.
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 17 new cases on Thursday, Oct. 7.
A rollback of some COVID-19 restrictions is coming soon in Hawai´i, though what exactly that will look like remains unclear.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 304 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 80,886.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Two Maui residents, a father and his son, are charged with the take and possession of a green sea turtle.
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 18 new cases on Wednesday, Oct. 6.
A partial lane closure is scheduled on Kūhi‘ō Highway in Kapa’a this afternoon to address repairs to a recent mainline water break in the area.
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 168 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 80,582.
