Kaua‘i News
Menehune Road Remains Closed; Rockfall Mitigation Work to Begin Friday
Menehune Road near the Waimea Swinging Bridge remains closed due to a rockfall that occurred on Jan. 3. Rockfall mitigation assessment above the road began today, Jan. 6., with work to start Friday, Jan. 7, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
DOW Conducting Water Flushing in Hanamā’ulu
The Department of Water (DOW) is currently conducting flushing protocols in the Hanamā’ulu area. Some customers may experience discolored water at the tap; this is normal and will clear after flushing is completed.
Two Kauaʻi Organizations Awarded Funds to Help Preserve Natural Resources
Two Kauaʻi groups were recently awarded funding in support of programs they are working on to help preserve the island’s natural resources.
Hawai‘i Army National Guard Units Notified About Upcoming Deployments
About 100 Soldiers from two units of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard have been notified by the Department of Defense about an upcoming deployment to the Middle East, state officials announced Thursday afternoon.
2 People Rescued From Disabled Watercraft off Maui
The U.S. Coast Guard and Maui County Fire Department on Thursday rescued two mariners aboard a disabled watercraft off Pe‘ahi, on the north shore of Maui.
Concrete Pour Scheduled for New DHHL Anahola Water Tank
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, or DHHL, through its contractor Kiewit Infrastructure West Co., will conduct a concrete pour for its new Anahola Water Tank this weekend.
Kaua‘i Sees 240 New Cases on Thursday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 240 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Jan. 6.
4,789 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 4,789 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 130,856. Four new fatalities were reported.
HIDOE Committed to In-Person Learning Amid Third COVID Surge
Hawaiʻi Department of Education Interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi reassured the public that school was back in session and the district is committed to in-person learning amid a third surge in COVID-19 cases.
State: Two KCCC Staff Members Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday released updated testing results for Hawai’i prisons and jails as well as the contracted Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, Ariz.
High Surf Warning Extended for Areas of Kauaʻi
A high surf warning is in effect along north- and west-facing shores of Kauaʻi until 6 p.m. tonight.
Menehune Road Remains Closed Until Further Notice After Landslide
Menehune Road remains closed near the Waimea Swinging Bridge until further notice due to a rockfall that occurred Tuesday, Jan. 4.
175 New COVID Cased Confirmed on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 175 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Jan. 5.
Officials Advise Against Ocean Activities Along North Shore Due to Hazardous Conditions
Due to hazardous ocean conditions, Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise no swimming, snorkeling and boogie boarding west of the Hanalei Pavilion to Kē‘ē Beach.
2,611 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 2,611 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 126,067. No new fatalities were reported.
Emergency Shelter Closes After Menehune Road Landslide
The American Red Cross closed the emergency shelter at the Waimea Neighborhood Center at 8:30 a.m. for residents affected by a landslide on Menehune Road.
Lāwaʿi Man Indicted, Arrested on Charges Related to Fatal Christmas Eve 2020 Crash
A Kauaʻi Grand Jury indicted a Lāwaʿi man on charges related to a Christmas Eve crash in 2020 that left two people dead and one seriously injured.
Public Safety Releases Latest Testing Results
The latest testing updates received for correctional facilities were issued in a press release Tuesday, Jan. 4.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for north- and west-facing shores of Niʻihau and Kauaʻi until 6 p.m.
Body Found Inside Overturned Vehicle in Hanamāʿulu River
A deceased man was found Sunday inside an overturned vehicle in Hanamāʿulu River, the Kaua‘i Police Department stated in a press release on Tuesday, Jan. 4.
