Kauai News
Reminder: Water Shutoff Scheduled for Waimea Customers Starting Tuesday Night
The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers in Waimea of a scheduled overnight water service shutdown on Aug. 4, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Aug. 5, weather permitting.
Missing Data Pushes COVID-19 Counts Artificially Low
DOH will likely need to update case numbers from Friday on.
KPD Provides Firearms Registration Forms Online
The Kaua‘i Police Department now offers all three firearms registration forms on its website.
Potentially 2,000 Hawaiian Airlines Employees at Risk of Involuntary Furlough
More than 2,000 Hawaiian Airlines employees are at risk of involuntary furloughs as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the company’s business.
DMV Kūpuna Hours Adjusted
Kūpuna hours were adjusted at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as the county returns to a five-day work schedule.
All New Daily Reported COVID-19 Cases Identified on O‘ahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting 87 new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to 2,197. Call new cases were identified on O‘ahu.
KPD Officers Complete Bomb Squad Training
The Kaua‘i Police Department has joined Hawai‘i Police Department and the Maui Police Department in forming the first-ever Hawai‘i Inter-island Bomb Squad (HIBS).
Kaua‘i County Weekly Road Closures: Aug. 1-7
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road closures for Aug. 1-7.
Voters Reminded to Return Ballots as Soon as Possible
With the 2020 Primary Election just eight days away, the Elections Division wishes to remind voters to return their ballots in the mail as soon as possible or vote in-person at the Voter Service Center (VSC).
3 Active Cases in Kaua‘i County, Mayor Reports
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Kaua‘i County has dropped to three with one of the individuals being released from isolation on Friday.
Agencies to Reach Out to Homeless Community Regarding Housing
The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency, in partnership with Women in Need and Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity, will be visiting county beach parks next week to provide outreach services to homeless individuals and families currently living in these areas.
Home Energy Savings Program Offered to Residents Impacted by Pandemic
The County of Kaua‘i and the Kaua‘i Economic Development Board (KEDB) are offering up to $150 worth of energy saving devices to residents who have been impacted by the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.
DOH Reports 123 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 123 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, bringing the statewide total to 2,111.
Board of Education Approves Postponement of 2020-21 School Year to Aug. 17
The Hawai‘i Board of Education approved the delay of beginning the 2020-21 school year from Aug. 4 to Aug. 17.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: July 31-Aug. 2
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend lane closures for July 31-Aug. 2.
Coronavirus Hits New Single-Day Peak in Hawai‘i as 124 Cases Reported
Coronavirus case counts continue to soar in Hawai‘i, as the state set another single-day record Thursday when it reported 124 newly identified cases of COVID-19.
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.
