Kaua‘i News
COVID Weekly Update: 90 New Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The state Department of Health reported 1,273 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Oct. 5, bringing the statewide total to 357,232. Eight new fatalities were reported.
UH team to lead $40M grant project for climate-smart food production
A research team at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will lead a $40 million grant project, which includes a sub-award of at least $10 million to the UH-Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, to help underserved producers throughout the islands.
Queen’s Bath gate closed through winter
In the interest of public safety, the access gate to Queen’s Bath in Princeville will be closed from now through the winter.
Waimea wastewater treatment plant project honored by American Society of Civil Engineers
The county Department of Public Works Division of Wastewater Management was recently honored for its work on an optimization project at one of the island’s wastewater treatment plants.
Learn about Holomua: Marine 30×30 Initiative at information session Oct. 4 in Līhuʻe
The Hawaiʻi Fishermen’s Alliance for Conservation and Tradition will hold an information session on Oct. 4 in Līhuʻe to discuss possible impacts of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Holomua: Marine 30×30 Initiative.
Update: Flash flood warning issued for Garden Isle
A flood advisory is in effect until 10:15 a.m. throughout Kaua‘i, the National Weather Service reports.
Partners needed to build affordable housing project in ‘Ele‘ele
Families looking for affordable housing on the Garden Isle may have a golden opportunity in the near future thanks to a county project in the woks.
Renovations set for permit section of Parks and Rec
The Department of Parks and Recreation said on Friday that the public may experience customer service delays with the permit section at the Līhu‘e Civic Center in Suite 150 from Oct. 6-10, due to office and workstation renovations.
Weekly road closures: Oct. 1-7
The state Department of Transportation issued its weekly list of road and lane closures for Oct. 1-7.
County building illuminates with pink lights for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Kaua‘i County Committee on the Status of Women, or KCCSW, will illuminate the Historic County Building and the Mo‘ikeha Building Rotunda in pink lights for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
State Schedules single-lane closure for route improvement study near Līhu‘e
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will be closing the northbound lane of Rice Street starting Oct. 12 to assess how its closure would impact the area.
Grand Jury indicts Kōloa man for terroristic threatening, harassment
A Grand Jury on Thursday indicted Lopaka Santos-Dasalia, 20, of Kōloa, with two counts of terroristic threatening in the first degree and one count of harassment for an incident involving a bomb threat made against Kōloa Elementary School on Sept. 26.
Kauaʻi Mayor Signs Bill To Increase Benefits to Farmers
Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami signed a bill on Monday that updates the county’s Agricultural Dedication program to provide increased benefits to farmers and lessen the burdensome red tape.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Portions of Kōloa Roadways
Parts of two Kōloa roadways will be closed in October because of road resurfacing work, weather permitting.
Lane Closures for Sections of Kapa‘a on Oct. 3-8
Portions of Mailihuna Road, Hau‘a‘ala Road, and Kawaihau Road in Kapaʻa will be closed on Oct. 3 to Oct. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for continuing construction of a roundabout.
Tourists build platform for Kennel for Lost Hunting Dogs in Kōke‘e
The kennels are intended to be a hunter lost-dog reclaim location, governed by the honor system, and dogs that have been placed in the kennels can be reclaimed from there at any time.
State: COVID Reinfection Rate Rising
The percentage of COVID cases involving people who previously were infected now accounts for about 10% of new confirmed cases.
Department of Health Adds Reinfection Cases to Weekly COVID Case Counts
The state Department of Health reported 12,755 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Sept. 28, bringing the statewide total to 355,959. The spike in cases is due to the DOH adding reinfection case counts.
Annual Vehicle, Equipment Auction Now Live Online
County officials have announced that its annual vehicle and equipment auction is now live on its website, as of Wednesday.
Free Ocean Learning Kits Are Available Saturday to Students on Kauaʻi
Free Ocean Learning kits will be distributed to students on Kaua’i on Oct. 1 at sites sponsored by the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
