Kaua‘i News
17 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Dec. 3.
High Surf Warning in Effect for North-Facing Shores
A high surf warning is in effect until Monday, Dec. 6, at 6 a.m.
125 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 125 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 88,023.
Wind Advisory Issued for Parts of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for portions of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau starting Friday morning.
Flood Watch Issued For All Hawaiian Islands Through Weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all Hawaiian Islands for the next several days.
Omicron Variant Detected in Hawai‘i
The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been detected in Hawai‘i, according to the state Department of Health Laboratories Division.
State Releases More Funding for Līhuʻe Airport
Gov. David Ige has released an additional $5,000 in capital improvement funds for projects at the Līhuʻe airport.
KPD Honors Latest Recruit Class Graduates
The Kaua‘i Police Department held a small, outdoor ceremony on Thursday morning for its 95th Police Recruit Class graduates.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled in Wailua Homesteads
An emergency water service shutdown will cause a partial lane shutdown in Wailua Homesteads starting at 10 a.m. today.
126 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 126 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 87,898.
Petroleum Product Possibly Found in Navy Water System
Water samples from Red Hill Elementary School on O‘ahu show the possible presence of petroleum product.
Carcass of Sperm Whale Washes Ashore Remote Beach
The carcass of a deceased adult sperm whale has washed up on an outer reef off the north shore of Kauaiʻi, near Pilaʻa Beach.
Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center Warden Retires
After more than three decades of service, Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center Warden Neal Wagatsuma retired, effective Tuesday, Nov. 30.
State Seeks Kauaʻi Nominations for BLNR
The state is seeking a person from Kauaʻi to serve on the Board of Land and Natural Resources.
108 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 108 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 87,772.
Roadwork to Close Intersection in Anahola
An intersection in Anahola will be closed for paving work starting next week.
Kaiakea Cleanup Project Helps Reduces Eastside Crime, Police Say
The Kauaʿi Police Department, along with the help of numerous local and state entities, made strides recently in reducing crime-related activity at the Kaiakea encampment across from the Kealia Kai lookout, officials stated Tuesday, Nov. 30.
Ige Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Mayor Anderson
Anderson was the first woman to serve as mayor of the City and County of Honolulu.
Restrictions to Ease on Social Gathering Sizes
Social gathering restrictions are slated to ease with county officials allowing 40 people indoors and 100 outdoors.
