Kaua‘i News
Update: Only Bagged Trash Still at Hanalei Station
Due to mechanical issues, the Hanalei refuse transfer station is only accepting bagged trash today, Feb. 10. No loose trash or bulky items will be accepted.
6 Deaths, 1,195 New Cases Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 1,195 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 229,531. Six new fatalities were reported.
DPS: 2 Positive COVID Test Results Reported Among KCCC Inmates
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 9, reported two positive COVID-19 test results among inmates at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
State Sheriff Division Seeks Recruits
Are you interested in law enforcement? If so, the state Department of Public Safety has an opportunity right up your alley.
Utah Hiker Suffers Injuries After Jumping Off Rope Swing Near Ho‘opi‘i Falls
Firefighters rescued an injured 53-year-old Utah hiker near Ho‘opi‘i Falls in Kapa‘a Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Kupu Urges Youth to Apply for Conservation Corps Summer Program
Youth from throughout the state will have a chance to gain some hands-on experience in conservation this summer through the Hawai‘i Youth Conservation Corps Summer Program.
2 Elderly Men Succumb to COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced two fatalities and 49 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Feb. 9.
DOH Reports 519 New COVID Cases Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 519 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 228,336.
Salvation Army ARC Monthly Donation Event Next Week
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center next week will accept donations of items that can be reused, including clothing, books and others.
DPS Warns Public About Scam
A recent scam incident has prompted the Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division to warn the public.
DPS Reports 1 Positive COVID Test Among Inmates at KCCC
The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Feb. 8, reported one positive COVID-19 test among inmates at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
Kaua‘i Resource Center to Close Early
The county Department of Public Works on Tuesday announced an upcoming schedule change for the Kaua‘i Resource Center.
High Surf Advisory in Effect For Parts of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for portions of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Two Hawai‘i State Lawmakers Charged With Fraud
Two Hawai‘i lawmakers are being charged with wire fraud, the United States Attorney announced Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Rapid ‘Ōhiʻa Death Detected on Kauaʻi’s Alakaʻi Plateau
Almost four years after rapid ʻōhiʻa death was first detected in a lower-elevation forest in northeast Kaua’i, the fungus known to exclusively infect ʻōhiʻa has been found in a dead ʻōhiʻa in the pristine wilderness area of the Alakaʻi at 4,100-feet elevation.
Major Societal Benefits Would Come With 10-Cent Alcohol Tax, Study Finds
A new white paper by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Pacific Health Analytics Collaborative finds that the state could save lives and increase tax revenue by increasing alcohol taxes by just $0.10 per drink, a news release from the university stated on Monday, Feb. 7.
COVID Booster Shots Won’t be Added to Safe Travels Hawai‘i Requirements
Booster shots will not be required for “up-to-date” vaccination status for individuals traveling to Hawai‘i, Gov. David Ige announced today.
Officials Confirm New COVID-Related Fatality on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced a fatality and 84 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Feb. 8.
New Case Counts Continue to Drop
The state Department of Health reported 533 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 227,817. No new fatalities were reported.
State: 8 Inmates at KCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety reported Monday that eight inmates at Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe have tested positive for COVID-19.
