Kauai News
HIDOE Extends Distance Learning in Hawai‘i
During the “Learn from Home” phase, schools will continue offering learning hubs on campus to provide connectivity for students who need it. Schools will also continue educational programming for vulnerable students as previously identified.
Hawai‘i Reports 4 Deaths, 306 New Coronavirus Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported four more coronavirus-related deaths statewide overnight, while 306 new cases of COVID-19 were identified across all islands Thursday.
KPD Identify Līhuʽe man Killed in Rice Street Car Crash
A Līhuʽe man who died in a single-vehicle crash last week on Rice Street has been identified as Jesse Santiago.
Sole Active COVID-19 Case Believed to be Community Transmitted
The current active COVID-19 case on Kaua‘i is believed to be community transmitted, officials confirmed. The cumulative total of cases remains at 56 as of Aug. 26.
Hawai‘i Passenger Arrivals by Air: Aug. 25
No travelers flew into Līhu‘e Airport on Tuesday, according to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
New Hauler, Processor Coming to Transfer Stations
As the county transitions to a new hauler and processor, residents are asked to hold on to their used tires for the next few days until the new contractor is able to mobilize and service the refuse transfer stations and Kekaha landfill.
Mayor Signs 4th Emergency Proclamation
The mayor’s proclamation was issued in coordination with the Governor’s Office and fellow counties.
Coronavirus Spikes on Big Island, DOH Reports 2 More Deaths
Both fatalities are O‘ahu men who were in the hospital and had underlying health conditions. One of the men was in the 50 to 59-year-old age group, and the other was in the 60 to 69-year-old group.
Maintenance Work Scheduled on Kaumualiʻi Highway in Waimea
Maintenance work will be performed on Kaumualiʻi Highway at various locations in Waimea next week.
KFD Fights Brush Fire Along Waimea Canyon Drive
Waimea Canyon Drive near mile marker 3 is closed due to a brush fire.
Hawaiʻi to Apply for New Unemployment Bonus Program
Hawaiʻi will apply to participate in new unemployment insurance plus up program called the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program, state officials announced Tuesday afternoon.
Hawai‘i Supreme Court Orders Release of Pretrial Misdemeanor Defendants
Pretrial detainees at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Facility charged with petty misdemeanor or misdemeanor offenses will be released by Wednesday in an effort to avoid a COVID-19 outbreak.
DOH Reports 215 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
Due to the continued surge of cases across the state, but particularly on the island of O‘ahu, Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday that Honolulu County will implement a two-week stay-at-home order beginning Thursday at midnight.
Hawai‘i Passenger Arrivals by Air for Aug. 23
Approximately 1,854 people arrived in Hawaii on Sunday, according to Hawai‘i Tourism Authority this afternoon.
DOH Reports 169 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 169 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the statewide total to 6,769 since DOH began tracking the pandemic in late February.
Waimea Pool Temporarily Closed Due to Mechanical Problems
The Waimea swimming pool is closed until further notice due to mechanical problems.
DOH Reports 248 New COVID-19 Cases Sunday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 248 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 6,600 since DOH began tracking the pandemic in late February.
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i to Host its First Neighbor-Island Blood Drive Since Pandemic Began on Kaua‘i
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i (BBH) will host its first three-day neighbor-island drive on Kaua‘i starting Aug. 25 after a five-month hiatus.
Single-Car Crash Leaves Līhuʽe man Dead
A 50-year-old Līhuʽe man was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Friday evening on Rice Street, Kauaʽi police reported Saturday afternoon.
DOH Reports 284 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 New Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 284 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, pushing the statewide total to 6,356.
