Kaua‘i News
High Surf Advisory Extended for Portions of Kaua’i, Ni’ihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf advisory for portions of Kaua’i and Ni’ihau.
Wailuā River Bridge to Benefit From Federal Infrastructure Funding
A Kaua‘i bridge will get much needed repairs this year thanks to another round of federal funds coming to the state as part of the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Package.
DOH Reports 3,878 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 3,878 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 169,886. Three new fatalities were reported.
War Memorial Convention Hall Testing Center Open Monday
While generally closed on state holidays, the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall testing site will be open on Monday, Jan. 17, due to the extremely high demand for testing.
High Volume of Tests Stressing State’s Data Collection System
The Hawai‘i Department of Health stated Saturday, Jan. 15 that it will temporarily stop reporting specific data sets on Sunday, Jan.16, so its data collection and reporting system can continue to accurately process the thousands of positive tests recorded at laboratories daily.
Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station Closed Saturday
Due to equipment issues, the Hanapēpē refuse transfer station is only accepting bagged trash today, Jan. 15. Green waste, metals, and other services remain open.
Kaua‘i Sees 152 New Cases Saturday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 152 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Jan. 15.
UH Football Coach Resigns Amid Cloud of Allegations
Hawai’i football coach Todd Graham resigned Friday after two seasons with the school and mounting allegations that he mistreated players and festered a toxic atmosphere around the program.
5,977 New Cases, 6 Deaths Reported Saturday
The state Department of Health reported 5,977 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 166,008. Six new fatalities were reported.
Tsunami Advisory Cancelled; Beachgoers Still Cautioned About Ocean Conditions
The National Weather Service has canceled the Tsunami Advisory for Hawai‘i.
Tsunami Advisory Issued For Hawaii
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami advisory for the Island and State of Hawai‘i early in the morning on Saturday, Jan. 15 following volcanic eruption occurred at approximately 6:27 p.m. HST in the vicinity of Tonga.
Weekly Road Closures: Jan. 15-21
The Department of Transportation announced the following road and lane closures for the week of Jan. 15-21.
Kekaha Landfill Reopens
The Kekaha Landfill has reopened for residential trash, green waste, and commercial use.
Another Cruise Line to Sail to Hawaiʻi
A third port agreement with a cruise line to resume sailing in Hawaiian waters was finalized, The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Harbors Division announced Friday, Jan. 14.
Proposed Feral Cat Rules Move Forward
The Kaua‘i County Council is moving forward with a handful of new rules aimed at curtailing cats in the name of protecting birds.
Sanctuary Modifies Ocean Count in 2022 Due to COVID
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary will be running a modified Ocean Count program for 2022, the organization announced Friday, Jan. 14.
3,099 New Cases, 3 Deaths Reported Friday
The state Department of Health reported 3,099 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 160,031. Three new fatalities were reported.
312 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 312 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 14.
Over 200 Inmates Statewide Receive COVID Booster as Part of Incentive Program
Two hundred fifty-five inmates have received a COVID-19 booster shot following the state’s announcement of a $25 incentive to fully vaccinated incarcerated individuals.
Kekaha Landfill Closed to Residents
The Kekaha Landfill and greenwaste are closed to residents due to issues with the scaling system, county officials reported Thursday, Jan. 13.
