Kaua‘i News
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Transitions to Distance Learning Through Friday
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School has transitioned to distance learning for all students for the rest of the week due to a rise in COVID cases within the school community.
DOH Reports 3,929 New COVID Cases Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 3,929 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 184,767.
School Bus Routes Suspended Across the State Due to Surge, Staffing Issues
As of Tuesday, Jan. 18, 28 school bus routes were temporarily suspended statewide due the ongoing shortage of drivers, an HIDOE spokesperson told Kauai News Now. The department said it is working with bus contractors to help them get back to normal service levels.
Menehune Road to Remain Closed Through End of Month
County officials announced Tuesday that Menehune Road in Waimea will remain fully closed until the end of January.
2,000 Feet of Heavy Gauge Line Removed From Entangled Whale Off Kauaʻi
A team led by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration continues to track an adult entangled humpback whale with a last-known position off Niʻihau.
Kaua‘i Committed to In-Person Learning Despite Surge
Kaua‘i is committed to in-person learning despite the surge in COVID-19 cases on the island. Department of Education Kaua‘i Superintendent Paul Zina said Tuesday, Jan. 18 during the county’s COVID-19 informational briefing that the district is sticking with plans it announced last week to continue to have students learn in the classroom despite record numbers […]
High Surf Advisory for North- and West-Facing Shores Goes Into Effect Wednesday Morning
Kaua’i and Ni’ihau can again expect high surf along portions of their coasts beginning Wednesday morning.
How to Order Free At-Home COVID Test Kits
The U.S. Postal Service has begun taking orders for free at-home COVID-19 test kits.
DOW Phone Service has Resumed
The Department of Water business-by-phone services has resumed as of approximately 11:30 a.m.
Fire at Transitional Housing Site in Kealaula Displaces 2 People
Firefighters extinguished a structure fire in Līhu‘e at the transitional housing site Kealaula at Pua loke on Monday, Jan. 17.
DOW Phone Lines Down Until Further Notice
The Department of Water’s office phone lines are experiencing technical issues and is unavailable until further notice.
6,252 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 6,252 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 180,838. No new fatalities were reported.
Gun Found at Honolulu Airport Makes TSA Top 10 List of 2021 Catches
A weapon confiscated at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) last April made Transportation Security Administration’s top 10 list of catches at airports nationwide in 2021.
Fire Displaces 2 Hanalei Residents
An early morning blaze Monday in Hanalei resulted in the displacement of two residents, according to the Kaua‘i Fire Department.
‘Stand Steadfast’ Peace March Commemorates Overthrow of Hawaiian Monarchy on O‘ahu
Onipa’a Peace March and Gathering is taking place today, Monday, Jan. 17 on O‘ahu, commemorating 129 years since the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.
Hawai‘i’s 2 Endemic Butterfly Species, Including Iconic Kamehameha, on Decline
By all accounts, the monarch butterfly is doing well throughout the Hawaiian Islands. But that doesn’t mean all butterfly species that call the state home, including Kaua’i, are flourishing.
Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Aims to Award More Than $200K in College Scholarships
The Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation is seeking high school seniors and schools to apply for its 2022 scholarship program. More
141 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 141 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 17.
4,700 New Cases Reported Monday
The state Department of Health reported 4,700 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 174,586. No new fatalities were reported.
Multiple People Rescued Off North Shore Over Weekend
First responders conducted multiple rescues on the North Shore on Saturday, Jan. 15.
