Kaua‘i News
3 Deaths, 314 COVID Cases Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 314 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 236,749. Three new fatalities were reported.
DPS Reports Only Negative KCCC Inmate COVID Test Results
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, March 2, reported 10 negative COVID-19 test results among inmates in the latest batch of tests administered at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Mailihuna Road
Construction work will require periodic one-lane closures on Mailihuna Road next week.
DOH Revises Interim Administrative Rules for Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licensing Program
The Hawaii State Department of Health revised interim administrative rules for the medical cannabis licensing program went into effect on Feb. 24.
166 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 166 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 236,435.
11 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 2.
Motor Vehicle Registration at DMV to Close Early
Staff training will require one county office to close early later this week.
Officials: Good to Follow Governor’s Lead on Keeping Masks in Place
Kaua‘i County health officials said Tuesday it will be prudent to follow Gov. David Ige’s lead keeping indoor mask requirements in place, even as every other COVID-19 restriction have been lifted or will be lifted by month’s end.
Safe Travels Program to End March 25, Indoor Mask Mandate Remains
The state’s Safe Travels Hawaiʻi program instated to stem the spread of COVID-19 will end after March 25, however, the indoor mask mandate continues to remain in place.
It’s Official: Kawakami Running for Reelection
The incumbent officially announced his plans in a news release Tuesday, March 1.
24 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 1.
118 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 118 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 236,269.
Tickets to Merrie Monarch Festival’s Hōʻike Night Go on Sale This Month
Organizers for the Merrie Monarch Festival announced tickets for the event’s Wednesday night Hōʻike go on sale on March 15.
Police: Beware of COVID Scams
Police have received recent reports of Covid-related scams whereby victims end up disclosing their credit card information.
Mayor Lifts County COVID Restrictions
Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami announced today that Emergency Rule 28 will be repealed effective March 1, ending the county’s last emergency rule for COVID-19.
O‘ahu North Shore Home Slips Into The Ocean
When a small north shore home collapsed onto the beach early this morning, it was not entirely unexpected – but still was very shocking to all to see.
Injured Hiker Rescued off Sleeping Giant Trail Pronounced Dead at Wilcox Medical Center
Two separate rescues performed over the weekend at the Nounou East Trail in Wailua and Kalalau Trail in Hanakoa Valley ended with one hiker dead and the other taken to a local hospital.
Court Order Delays Candidate Filing for U.S. Rep., State Senator and Other Seats
The State of Hawai‘i Supreme Court issued a court order temporarily suspending candidate filing for the offices of U.S. Representative, State Senate, and State Representative contests until further notice from the court, the state Office of Elections announced in a press release Monday, Feb. 28.
23 New Cases Reported on Garden Isle Monday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Feb. 28.
142 New Cases Reported Monday Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 142 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 236,151.
