Kaua‘i News
6 Mariners Rescued After Vessel Runs Aground Off Maui Waters
Six mariners were rescued after their vessel ran aground approximately a half-mile off Oluwalu in Maui.
13 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Oct. 29.
155 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 155 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 83,987.
Motorists Advised of Weight Restriction on Koʻolau Road
Officials put a weight restriction of 12 tons on Koʻolau Road as it’s used as a detour during a paving project in Kīlauea.
Upcoming Road Closure Scheduled in Kapaʻa
A portion of Mailihuna Road will be closed next week for waterline, drain line and sidewalk construction.
Upcoming Roadwork Scheduled on Kōloa Road
Partial lane closures on multiple sections of Kōloa Road are scheduled to start next week for punch list items and shoulder work.
KFD Blesses in Brush Fire Truck at Kapa‘a Station
Kaua‘i Fire Department blessed a new fire brush fire truck at the Kapa‘a fire station, Thursday, Oct. 28.
Hawaiʻi DOH Slams US Navy With $325K in Fines Over Environmental Violations
The violations consist of five counts with a total penalty in the amount of $325,182.
15 New COVID Cases Reported on the Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 15 new cases on Thursday, Oct. 28.
Large Ocean Swells Anticipated in Upcoming Days
With large ocean swells anticipated this weekend and next week, beachgoers are advised to be cautious while in the water.
September Visitor Spending in Hawai´i Down 15% From Pre-Pandemic Total
Through the first nine months of 2021, total visitor spending was $9.03 billion. This was a decrease of 32.1 percent from the $13.30 billion spent through the first nine months of 2019.
USPS Hopes to Fill Hundreds of Positions Ahead of Holiday Season
The US Postal Service is seeking to hire more than 600 Hawaiʻi residents statewide ahead of the holiday season.
126 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide, DOH Reports
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 126 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 83,832.
KFD Smothers 40-Acre Brush Fire in Anahola
No injuries were reported after a 40-acre brush fire broke out in Anahola Tuesday, Oct. 26.
27 New Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 27 new cases on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Tree Trimming Scheduled in Kapaʻa
Tree cutting work is scheduled in Kapaʻa in the drainage easement at Lokelani Road, starting next week.
COVID Daily Case Count Jumps to 184 Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 184 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 83,706.
Prescribed Burns Scheduled in Anahola
Prescribed burns will be taking place today, Oct. 27, in Anahola near the surf break commonly known as Crack 14 as part of ongoing fire mitigation efforts.
18 New COVID Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 18 new cases on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
