Kauai News
Kaua‘i Braces For Category 1 Hurricane Douglas Impact Overnight
The Counties of Maui, Honolulu, and Kaua‘i are bracing for impact from a storm expected to remain at category 1 strength until it clears the Hawaiian Islands.
DOH Reports 64 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 64 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, continuing a four-day trend of the state’s highest virus numbers since testing began in late February.
Hurricane Douglas Bears Down on Maui Late Sunday Morning
On the forecast track, Douglas will pass near, or over, the islands from Maui to Kaua‘i today and tonight.
Kaua‘i Reschedules Monday Refuse Collection
Due to Hurricane Douglas, Monday refuse service collection has been postponed.
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition ZULU for Kaua‘i, Honolulu Counties
While port condition ZULU remains in effect, port facilities will be restricted until the storm has passed and crews complete damage assessment surveys.
Kawakami Reinstates Indoor Social Gathering Restrictions
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami reinstated social gathering restrictions after COVID-19 clusters were identified on the Garden Island.
Hurricane Warning Issued For Maui, Tropical Storm Conditions Imminent on Big Island
Douglas will pass near, or over, the islands from Maui to Kaua‘i today and tonight.
Watches and Warnings Updated As Douglas Approaches Hawaiian Islands
On the forecast track, Douglas will pass dangerously close to the main Hawaiian Islands on Sunday.
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Kaua‘i County
A tropical storm warning has been issued for Kaua‘i County as Hurricane Douglas continues to move west-northwest to the Hawaiian Islands.
KIUC Preps for Hurricane Douglas
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative continues to closely track the movements of Hurricane Douglas as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands.
Hawaiian Airlines Cancels Flights to Mainland as Douglas Approaches
Hawaiian Airlines is canceling all flights between Hawai‘i and the US mainland on Sunday as Hurricane Douglas approaches.
Hurricane Warning Issued for O‘ahu
A hurricane warning has been issued for O‘ahu as Hurricane Douglas continues to move west-northwest toward the Hawaiian Islands.
DOH Reports Record COVID-19 Cases for Third Consecutive Day
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports its third consecutive day of record COVID-19 cases at 73.
Kaua‘i Weekly Road Closures: July 25-31
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for July 25-31.
Hurricane Douglas Now About 390 Miles From Big Island
On the forecast track, Douglas will be near the main Hawaiian Islands late tonight through Sunday night.
Tropical Storm Watch Now Issued for Kaua‘i County
Hurricane Douglas remains at category 2 overnight and a tropical storm watch has now been issued for Kaua‘i County.
Douglas Weakens to Category 2 Hurricane
Douglas weakens slightly and is now classified as a category 2 hurricane.
Hurricane Douglas Just Over 600 Miles Away From Hilo
Douglas is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Gradual weakening is expected to continue through the weekend.
Hurricane Watch Issued for O‘ahu
A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area, in this case within 36 to 48 hours.
BOE to Reconvene in Special Meeting to Address Delay in Reopening Schools
The Hawai‘i Board of Education will reconvene in a special meeting to address the requests to delay the reopening of schools.
