Kaua‘i News
State Seeks District Court Per Diem Judges
Applications are being accepted for per diem judges for District Family Court and/or District Court of the 5th Circuit.
6 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Closure Scheduled on Kaumualiʻi Highway for Pedestrian Overpass Project
A two-lane closure is scheduled for a portion of Kaumualiʻi Highway, also known as Route 50, next week to allow work on the pedestrian overpass project in ʻEleʻele.
DOH Reports 282 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 282 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 89,875.
Update: Kua Road Cleared of Fallen Tree
The Public Works Roads Division crew has cleared Kua Road of a fallen tree.
$37M Coming to Rural Hawai‘i Health Care Providers
Nearly 400 health care providers in Hawai‘i will receive $36,994,939 in federal funding to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and continue providing health care for families across the state.
9 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Dec. 14.
DOH Reports 214 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 214 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 89,593.
Kua Road Closed in Lāwa‘i
Due to a fallen tree, a portion of Kua Road near Nalohia Place in Lāwa‘i is closed. Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative and County of Kaua‘i Road Division crews are on the scene. Updates will be given when road reopens.
No Tsunami Threat Following ‘Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 occurred at approximately 5:20 PM HST in the vicinity of Flores Sea, near Maumere, Indonesia.
Fireworks Permits Available Wednesday
Kaua‘i Fire Department officials are reminding the public that fireworks permit applications will be available online only, starting Dec. 15.
Both COVID Deaths Kaua‘i Residents
The two COVID-19-related fatalities reported on Kaua‘i today were both male residents of the island.
Road Maintenance Scheduled in Līhuʻe This Week
Haleko Road in Līhu‘e will be closed for shoulder grading and road maintenance work on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lane Closures Scheduled in Līhuʻe
Sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from Dec. 14-17.
Expedition Discovers Rich Coral Life at Marine Monument
Incredibly rich and diverse deep coral and sponge communities are thriving in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, researchers concluded after a 20-day deep-sea research expedition.
2 COVID-Related Fatalities Confirmed on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two fatalities and 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Dec. 13.
12 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 150 new COVID-19 cases Monday, Dec. 13, bringing the statewide total to 89,379. No new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
Kaua’i Sees Below Average Rainfall for November
All of the rain gages on Kaua’i recorded below average rainfall totals for the month of November, with most amounts at less than 50% of average, according to the monthly precipitation summary from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Kaua‘i Health Office Announces 8 New COVID Cases
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced eight new cases of COVID-19 Sunday.
Red Cross Continues Damage Assessment Following Storm
The American Red Cross is conducting damage assessments following the Kona Low storm last week.
