Kauai News
Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station Only Accepting Bagged Trash Next Week
Due to mechanical repairs, the Hanalei refuse transfer station will only be accepting bagged trash from Sept. 14-16.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: Sept. 11-13
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Sept. 11-13
$3 Billion in Unemployment Benefits Issued Since March 1
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced updated unemployment insurance claims information, including paying $3,081,193,375 and 3,155,245 weeks claimed since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Kaua‘i Bus Drivers Will No Longer Supply Face Masks
While on The Kaua‘I Bus, passengers are to observe COVID-19 safety protocols.
Kaua‘i renters encouraged to apply for rent relief program
Kaua‘i County officials are encouraging residents to apply for the State of Hawai‘i Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program
Critical Infrastructure Workers Must Quarantine at Hotel, Motel
Critical infrastructure workers must quarantine in a hotel or motel, county officials clarified Wednesday.
Red Flag Warning Issued For Leeward Areas
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will occur shortly.
Water Advisory Expanded
The Department of Water (DOW) advises customers in Wailua Homesteads that due to unforeseen circumstances, the affected area of the scheduled water service shutdown has been expanded.
DOH Reports 100 New Cases, 3 COVID-Related Deaths
The state Department of Health reported 100 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the overall total to 10,123 since the pandemic began.
KFD Contains 100-Acre Brush Fire Near Airport; 1 Firefighter Injured
The Kaua‘i Fire Department contained a 100-acre brushfire that broke out near the makai side of Līhu‘e Airport on Monday afternoon.
$50 Mil in Federal Funding Dedicated Rental Relief Program
Hawai‘i residents unemployed or partially unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for rent relief through a new housing assistance program.
Senate Committee Requests Pre-Testing Pilot Program for Interisland Travel
A Hawai‘i Senate Committee is calling for a program that would require coronavirus testing for those wishing to travel between the Hawaiian Islands.
DOH Reports 66 New Cases, 2 COVID-Related Deaths on Tuesday
New coronavirus cases fell below a daily tally of 100 for the first time in more than a month. However, Tuesday marked two consecutive weeks during which at least one coronavirus-related death was reported in Hawai‘i.
Water Shutdown Set For Wailua Homesteads
Water service will be turned off on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, in order to connect a new 6-inch water line to the existing water system.
Governor Appoints Special Master to Oversee Public Safety Dept.
Hyun will be assessing the operations of the administration, corrections, and law enforcement divisions, including strengths and weaknesses. He is also tasked with investigating the concerns the unions raised about the department’s COVID-19 response.
DOH Reports 105 Cases, 1 New COVID-Related Death
At least one person in the state has died from COVID-19 complications on each of the last 13 days.
DOH Reports 164 New Cases, 1 Coronavirus-Related Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 164 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, pushing the statewide total to 9,855.
Water service shutdown scheduled in Wailua Homesteads This Week
A water service shutdown is scheduled in Wailua Homesteads this week.
Waimea Structure Fire Displaces 4 Residents
A fire in Waimea displaced four residents early Saturday morning.
