Kauai News
DOH Reports 19 New Cases of COVID-19 Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 statewide on Thursday, raising the total number of confirmed cases across all islands to 1,311 since tracking began in late February.
Night Construction at Kapaia Sewage Pump Station Starts Tonight
Night construction work at the Wastewater Management Division’s Kapaia Sewage Pump Station (SPS), located at the intersection of Kūhiō Highway and Ma‘alo Road, starts tonight.
Hanapēpē Bridge to Close for Waterline Installation
Hanapēpē Bridge on Hanapēpē Road will be closed as crews install and connect a new waterline starting July 21.
Drowning Victim Identified
Kaua‘i police and Kaua‘i firefighters responded to a report around 3 p.m. on June 26 of an unresponsive woman in Kalalau Valley Stream waters on the Nāpali Coast.
Two Men Arrested on Kaua‘i For Quarantine Violation
Two men were recently arrested on Kaua‘i for violating Hawai‘i’s 14-day quarantine emergency rules pertaining to COVID-19, according to the Kaua‘i Police Department.
Deceased Hiker Identified
According to a police report, dispatch received a call that a man had collapsed on the trail around 7:40 a.m. on June 28 about 200 yards from Kē‘ē Beach.
DOH Reports 29 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 29 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,292.
Salvation Army Announces Monthly Donation Event
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be accepting donations for its monthly donation event on July 24.
Box Jellyfish Washing Up on Salt Pond Beach
Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at a Hanapepe beach as Box Jellyfish are washing ashore.
Applications Available for Waimea Affordable Housing Project Starting Friday
The county’s newest affordable housing project in Waimea is opening for applications on July 17.
DOH Reports 22 New Cases of COVID-19 Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,264.
Kūpuna Hours Designated at DMV
Kūpuna hours will be offered at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) starting Wednesday.
Open Season for Rainbow Trout Begins at Kōke‘e
The 2020 Rainbow Trout Season will be open without a lottery at the Kōke‘e Public Fishing Area on Kaua‘i.
Out-of-State Travel Quarantine Extended to End of August
The pre-travel testing program for trans-pacific travelers has been delayed to Sept. 1.
Water Shutoff Scheduled for Kapa‘a customers
The Department of Water reminds Kapa‘a customers of its scheduled water service shutdown on Tuesday to install fire hydrant valves and upgrade service laterals and a main line.
DOH Reports 23 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Friday reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, bringing the statewide total to 1,243.
Kaua‘i Man Diagnosed with COVID-19 Dies in Arizona
An elderly Kaua‘i resident was one of three COVID-19-related deaths reported by the Hawai‘i Department of Health over the weekend, bringing the statewide total to 22.
Hit-and-Run Driver Injuries Cyclist on Kūhiō Highway
Kauaʽi Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a driver that fled the scene after striking a cyclist Sunday night in Keālia.
Hawai‘i House Passes Bill Legalizing Industrial Hemp
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives on Friday passed a bill legalizing the growing, processing, and sale of industrial hemp in Hawai‘i.
DOH Identifies 21 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 1,220.
