Kaua‘i News
Weekly Road Closures: Feb. 5-11
The state Department of Transportation announced the following lane closures for the week of Feb. 5-11. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Rockslide Update: Normal Refuse Collection Service Starts Monday
Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.
Bill Aims to Require Certain Homes to Convert From Cesspools to Septic
A bill proposing to require certain homes with cesspools to convert or connect to a septic system by a year after their sale is moving through the legislative process, with the goal to protect Hawai‘i’s ground and surface waters.
Hā‘ena Meeting Cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting scheduled for Feb 11. on the Hā‘ena Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area (CBSFA) has been postponed until a later date, the Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Friday.
Kaua‘i Sees 118 New Cases Friday
Today’s cases bring the number of active cases to 548, with 13 hospitalized, and 10,871 cumulative cases.
10 Deaths, 1,192 New Cases Reported Friday
The state Department of Health reported 1,192 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 224,257. Ten new fatalities were reported.
Kaua‘i Bus Announces New Stop, Schedule Changes
The Kaua‘i Bus announced Thursday, Feb. 3, that multiple changes are planned to routes 100 and 30, including a new bus stop in ‘Ele‘ele Nani.
State Announces 5 COVID Cases Among Inmates at KCCC
The state Department of Public Safety on Thursday, Feb. 3, announced five positive COVID-19 cases among inmates at Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Memory of Kanoho
U.S. and state flags throughout Hawaiʻi will fly at half-staff Friday, Feb. 4, to pay respect to a former Kauaʻi statesman.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Portions of Kaua’i, Ni’ihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Straub, Wilcox Medical Centers Recognized Nationally For Surgical Excellence
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program recognized Straub Medical Center and Wilcox Medical Center for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2020.
Deadline Nears for HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Applications
High school students who will graduate this year and are interested in Hawai‘i Medical Service Association’s Kaimana scholarships have just a few weeks left to apply for this year’s awards.
Kaua‘i Sees 151 New Cases Thursday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 151 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Feb. 3.
3 Deaths, 1,532 New Cases Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 1,532 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 223,065. Three new fatalities were reported.
State: No New COVID Infections Reported Among KCCC Inmates
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 2, reported no new COVID-19 infections among inmates at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
Portion of Ala Kalanikaumaka Road to Be Closed
The county Department of Public Works and contractor Maui Kupuno Builders on Wednesday, Feb. 2, announced that part of Ala Kalanikaumaka Road will be closed next week.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Portion of Mailihuna Road
A portion of Mailihuna Road in Kapa‘a will be closed from Feb. 7-11 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
KPD Detective Honored as Officer of the Month for Life-Saving Actions
The Kauaʿi Police Department recognized Investigative Services Bureau Detective Philip Banquel as Officer of the Month during January’s Police Commission meeting held via teleconference on Friday, Jan. 28.
DOH Reports 1,177 New COVID Cases Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 1,177 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 221,533.
155 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 155 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Feb. 2.
