Kauai News
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.
Hurricane Watch Issued For Hawai‘i, Maui Counties
The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for the Big Island of Hawai‘i and for Maui County — including Maui, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i, and Kaho‘olawe.
Hawai‘i Breaks Daily COVID-19 Case Record For Second Consecutive Day
The majority of the cases, like yesterday, are on the island of O‘ahu.
Douglas On Track to Approach Hawaiian Islands Near Hurricane Force
Despite its gradual decrease to a Category 3 hurricane, Douglas is still on track to impact the eastern end of the Hawaiian Island chain at hurricane force starting Saturday night.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: July 24-26
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for July 24-26.
Douglas Barreling Toward Hawai‘i as Category 4 Hurricane
Douglas is now barreling toward the Hawaiian Islands as a Category 4 hurricane, weather reports indicate Thursday afternoon. The weather event is now about 1,125 miles east-southeast of Hilo. Maximum sustained winds are at 130 mph. Swells generated by Douglas are expected to begin affecting portions of the Hawaiian Islands on Saturday. “Douglas is forecast […]
Health Officials Mum on Coronavirus Trigger Points Following Single Day Case Record
Thursday marked Hawai‘i’s worst day in its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, as 55 cases were reported statewide.
Douglas to Approach Hawaiian Islands Sunday
Douglas is forecasted to approach the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday, experts report.
Hawai‘i Reports Highest Single-Day Total of Coronavirus Cases, 1 New Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health identified 55 cases of coronavirus Thursday, the state’s highest single-day total since the beginning of the pandemic, along with the 26th coronavirus-related death.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled for Ele‘ele Area
A water shutdown is scheduled for the Ele‘ele area on July 28-29. The shutdown will allow crews with the Department of Water to tie in a new 8-inch water line to the existing system, as part of the Hanapepe-Ele‘ele Water Systems Improvements Project. Water service will be turned off on July 28, from 9 p.m. […]
Douglas Grows to Cat 3 Hurricane; Expected to Weaken
Douglas is churning toward the Hawaiian Islands as a Category 3 hurricane.
California Man Arrested at Airport for Violating Quarantine Order
A California man was arrested on Tuesday night for violating the state’s 14-day quarantine order pertaining to COVID-19.
More Unions Join HSTA in Opposition to Reopening of Public Schools in August
Combined, the three groups represent all bargaining unit employees on public school campuses.
Judge Rules in Ige’s Favor After Traveler Challenges Quarantine
A US District Court Judge on Wednesday shot down the second legal challenge to Gov. David Ige’s out-of-state travel quarantine, which has mandated any incoming arrivals to Hawai‘i must quarantine for 14 days.
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant Dies of COVID-19
A long-time Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant is dead after contracting COVID-19, the company confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
Douglas Poised to Become Hurricane by Thursday
Tropical Storm Douglas could become a major hurricane on Thursday as it continues its path toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Waiting List Application for Affordable Housing Assistance to Open This Week
The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program will be accepting online applications for its Section 8 HCV waiting list beginning July 25.
Hawai‘i Reports 25th Coronavirus-Related Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, along with the state’s 25th coronavirus-related death. The total number of confirmed cases across all islands now stands at 1,435.
County to Perform Inspection of Līhu‘e Sewer Collection
The county will be conducting manhole inspections on the Līhu‘e sewer collection system for approximately four weeks.
Boat Ramp Loading Dock at Kukui‘ula Closed for Repairs
The DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) closed the boat ramp loading dock at Kukui‘ula Small Boat Harbor (SBH) for repairs.
