Kaua‘i News
43 New Cases on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 43 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Dec. 24.
Over 1,800 COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,828 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 98,593.
Health Officials Urge Public to Get COVID Booster Shot Amid Surge
With COVID-19 cases spiking, health officials are urging the public, vaccinated against the virus, to get a booster shot.
Kaua‘i District Health Office Reports Fatality, 51 New Cases
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported a fatality and 51 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 23.
State, Garden Isle Hotel Revenues Soaring to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported substantially higher revenue per available room, average daily rate, and occupancy in November 2021 compared to November 2020 when the state’s quarantine order for travelers due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic declines for the hotel industry.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Koloa Landing
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Koloa Landing.
Road Closures Scheduled for Kawaihau-Hau‘a‘ala-Mailihuna Complete Streets Project
Portions of Kapa‘a will be closed from Dec. 27-30, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for the Kawaihau-Hau‘a‘ala-Mailihuna Complete Streets Project.
Libraries to Close in Observance of Christmas and New Year’s
In observance of the upcoming holidays, all of the state’s public libraries and support offices will be closed on Saturday, Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2022.
No Work Scheduled Near King Kaumuali’i Elementary Due to Upcoming Holidays
There will be no work near King Kaumuali’i Elementary School in Hanamā‘ulu next week in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Over 1,500 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,511 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 96,765.
Lānaʻi Axis Deer, Mouflon Sheep Hunting Season Approaches
Online applications for a combination 2022 Lānaʻi Axis Deer and Mouflon Sheep hunting season will be available beginning Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
DOH Detects 24 Additional Cases of Omicron Variant
The state Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division detected 24 additional cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed omicron cases in Hawai‘i to 74.
41 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 41 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 22.
Kapa‘a Swimming Pool to Be Closed
A staffing shortage is the culprit behind an upcoming closure of the Kapa‘a swimming pool.
DOH Reminds Public to Celebrate Holidays Safely
The state Department of Health wishes everyone a joyous holiday season and reminds everyone to celebrate safely.
Schatz Urges Public, Private Schools to Adopt Test-to-Stay Guidance
To avoid lost learning days, a state lawmaker is urging the Hawaiʻi schools to take on guidance that would allow students who have tested negative for COVID-19 to stay in school despite a confirmed exposure to the virus.
Nearly 1K New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 961 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 95,254.
High Surf Advisory Extended on Kauaʻi
The National Weather Service in Honolulu extended on the Garden Isle high surf advisory till 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23.
FDA Authorizes Pfizer Pill as Home Treatment for COVID-19
U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday issued an emergency use authorization for the first pill against COVID-19.
Hanapēpē Transfer Station Not Accepting Trash at This Time
Due to electrical issues, trash will not be accepted at the Hanapēpē refuse transfer station today, Dec. 22.
