Kaua‘i News
Weekly COVID Update: Over 8,100 New Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 8,125 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, June 1, bringing the statewide total to 282,619.
NWS: Surf Advisory Upgraded to Warning
The current high surf advisory throughout the state was upgraded to a high surf warning through Wednesday at noon.
Hurricane Season Starts This Week; Be Prepared
The hurricane season in the Central Pacific, which includes Hawai‘i, starts Wednesday, June 1, and runs through Nov. 30. The county encourages island residents to be prepared.
Bill That Would Limit Future Governors’ Emergency Powers Hits Ige’s Desk
A bill that would limit a Hawai‘i governor’s emergency powers after 60 days has reached Gov. David Ige’s desk for signature.
High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores Statewide
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for south-facing shores throughout the Hawaiian Islands that is expected to build throughout the day Tuesday as a large, long-period south swell arrives.
Kauaʻi Resident Among 2022 Graduating Class at UH School of Medicine
A Kauaʻi resident was among the 69 students who graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine this year.
UH Cancer Center Studies Ways to Reduce Abdominal Fat to Lower Cancer Risk
University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center researchers for The Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Study II, Loïc Le Marchand and Carol Boushey, are seeking participants on O’ahu to help answer a question that has an impact on everyone.
OHA’s ‘Mana i Mauli Ola’ Short Film Wins Telly Award
A short film produced by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has won a prestigious award.
Dive In to an ‘Ocean of Possibilities’ This Summer
The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System invites everyone to dive in to an “Ocean of Possibilities” through its 2022 Summer Reading Challenge.
Wilcox Medical Center Debuts Newly Renovated Emergency Department
Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe recently celebrated the completion of its newly renovated Emergency Department.
County Officials Look to Expand Kekaha Landfill
Kaua‘i County is preparing for the impacts of climate change, and officials are getting the community involved in the development of plans to protect the island’s natural resources.
Tumbaga Named Way to Go! Diamond Honoree by Marriott
Delia Tumbaga, Recreation Attendant at Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club in Kōloa, has been named a Way to Go! Diamond Honoree, the top honor in Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s global associate recognition program.
Farm to School Celebrates Legislative Wins
Last Saturday, May 20, the Hawai‘i Farm to School Hui convened a multigenerational group of community leaders, public health workers, educators, youth, and legislators at Hoa ‘Āina O Mākaha to celebrate recent key legislative wins for Hawai‘i’s farm to school movement.
Weekly Road Closures: May 28 to June 3
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly road and lane closure list for May 28 to June 3. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Public Schools to Offer Free Meals During Summer Break
Eighty-three public schools throughout the state will serve meals free of charge over the summer break to children ages 18 years and younger through its summer food service program.
Lane Closures for Waha Road in Kālaheo Rescheduled Again to June 6-7
Due to mechanical issues, resurfacing work on Waha Road was rescheduled to June 6-7.
Monthly Emergency Siren Test Scheduled for June 1
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 11:45 a.m.
High Surf Advisory Issued for South-Facing Shores Statewide
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for south-facing shores for all islands from noon till 6 a.m. Sunday.
Kaua‘i Poke Fest Returns This Weekend
Get your taste buds ready for some exceptional poke this weekend as the Kaua‘i Poke Fest with Sam Choy & Friends returns to Kōloa Landing Resort.
Weekly County Briefing: COVID Case Numbers Remain Elevated
Kaua’i’s COVID case count remains elevated, but it has slightly decreased in the past week, according to Mayor Derek Kawakami in the county’s latest weekly video briefing on Facebook.
