Kaua‘i News
Kūhiʻō Highway Paving Project Postponed
All daytime paving work on Kūhiʻō Highway (Route 56) in Kilauea will be temporarily suspended due to increased traffic congestion and transportation delays.
79 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 79 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 85,218.
County TAT payments for monthly filers due Nov. 20
The first payment for Kaua‘i County’s new Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT), which took effect Oct. 1, 2021, is fastly approaching.
Hawaiʻi Launches Savings Program That Protects Disability Benefits
ABLE accounts are federally established and managed at the state level.
Oahu School Hosts First Vaccination Clinic for Students Aged 5 to 11 Monday
Although highly encouraged, COVID-19 vaccinations are not mandatory for students to attend school.
State’s Daily Infection Average Dips Below 100
The state’s seven-day average is now 94 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Shark Attack Reported in Maui Waters
A spearfisher was reportedly bit by a small shark in Maui waters Sunday morning, according to the State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Issues’Know Your Hazards’ Map
The detailed mapping system taps into a wide array of data tools available to the state, from stream gauges to low-orbit satellites.
134 New Cases
A total of 4,825 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 962 have died.
McDonald’s of Hawaii Honors Veterans
The offer is valid only on Veterans Day 2021 and is for one free breakfast sandwich.
Sidewalk Construction Scheduled in Kapaʻa
A portion of Mailihuna Road will be closed for sidewalk construction starting Monday, Nov. 8.
Lane Closure Scheduled for Work on Bike/Pedestrian Path in Kapaʻa
A single-lane closure is scheduled along Kūhiʻō Highway in Kapaʻa starting Monday, Nov. 8, for work on the Lydgate Park-Kapaʻa Bike/Pedestrian path.
Wave-Riders Pay Tribute to Tom Morey, Creator of the Modern-Day Bodyboard
Hawaii Island’s wave-riding community gathered this morning at Waiʻaha Beach Park to celebrate the life of the late Thomas Hugh Morey, the creator of the modern-day bodyboard.
Major Kauaʻi North Shore Real Estate Purchases Involve Well-Known Buyers
Public records show that a Delaware entity called “2801 Kauapea Road LLC,” which traces back to San Francisco-based Iconiq Capital LLC, which was founded by Divesh Makan, a wealth manager, who advises top Facebook executives, including Zuckerberg.
13 New COVID Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Nov. 6.
97 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 97 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 84,911.
Kauaʻi Weekly Lane Closures: Nov. 6-12
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Nov. 6-12.
DOH Receives Millions for Community Health Worker Program
The Hawai‘i Department of Health was awarded a $2.2 million grant from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
20 New COVID Cases Reported on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Nov. 5.
