Kauai News
Water Service Shutoff Scheduled for Waimea Customers
An an overnight water service shutdown is scheduled for Waimea customers to allow for the installation of a new eight-inch water line that will tie in to the existing water system.
New COVID-19 Case Linked to Inter-Island Travel, Mayor Says
One of the new COVID-19 cases identified on Kaua‘i has been linked to inter-island travel, Mayor Derek Kawakami reported during a daily briefing this week.
High Bacteria Levels Reported at Kalapaki Beach Park
A water quality advisory has been issued for Kalapaki Beach Park due to high bacteria levels.
Bad Behavior Leads to Closure of Polihale State Park
Polihale State Park is closed indefinitely after evidence of egregious behavior and overuse.
Record for New Daily COVID-19 Case Count Tops 100
The number of COVID-19 cases statewide reported Wednesday hit another single-day record with 109.
Water Restored in Ele‘ele After New Water Line Installation
Installation of a new eight-inch water line has been completed and customers in the Ele‘ele area may now resume normal water use.
Mysterious Seed Packets Mailed to Hawai`i From China
Since Saturday, the Hawai`i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has received five reports of seed packets being received by Hawai`i residents and are in contact with those individuals to acquire the shipments.
DOH Reports 47 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 47 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,757.
Waha Road Bridge to Close for Construction
Waha Road Bridge will be closed for construction work on Aug. 3.
Voter Service Center Now Open
The Voter Service Center (VSC) opened at 8 a.m. today in Conference Rooms A/B of the County’s Pi‘ikoi Building.
Scheduled Water Shutdown in Ele‘ele tonight
The Department of Water reminds customers in Ele‘ele of a scheduled a water service shutdown starting today at 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, weather permitting.
Various County Services to Reopen Tuesday after Passing Hurricane
As Hurricane Douglas passes the Garden Island, a flash flood watch remains in effect until this afternoon.
DOH Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
Hawai‘i Department of Health has identified 28 new COVID-19 cases statewide, all of which were reported on O‘ahu.
DOH Continues to Investigate COVID-19 Clusters Identified in O‘ahu Bars
With COVID-19 clusters identified at two different Honolulu bars, public health authorities are asking those who may have patronized the establishments to come forward and contact their physicians for followup.
Hurricane Douglas Moves Away From Kaua‘i
Hurricane Douglas is moving away from the Hawaiian Islands and a hurricane warning is issued for portions of the Papahanaumokukea Marine National Monument.
Hurricane Warning Canceled for O‘ahu, Moves Toward Kaua‘i as Category 1 Storm
Hurricane Douglas has strengthened slightly as it departs O‘ahu and moves north of Kaua‘i.
Hurricane Warning Expires for Maui County, as Douglas Begins Passing O‘ahu
On the forecast track, Douglas will pass near O‘ahu and Kaua‘i tonight.
Hurricane Douglas Could Cause Water Disruptions
DOW monitors the water quality and potential impacts of water services and may issue water service advisories when necessary.
Douglas Passing Maui, Tropical Storm Warning Canceled on Big Island
As Hurricane Douglas quickly moves through the area over the next 24 hours from east to west, expect damaging winds, heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and life-threatening surf.
