Kaua‘i News
Search Suspended For Missing New Jersey Man
The search for a man from New Jersey who went missing Saturday, March 5, in waters off Lumaha‘i has been suspended.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Mailihuna Road
Sidewalk construction and other work will require periodic one-lane closures on portions of Mailihuna Road next week.
154 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 154 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 237,672.
ʻEleʻele Pedestrian Overpass on Kaumualiʻi Highway Now Open
The Hawaii Department of Transportation stated Tuesday afternoon that the ʻEleʻele Pedestrian Overpass on Kaumualiʻi Highway (Route 50), just past its intersection with ʻEleʻele Road and Waialo Road, is now open to the public.
Register Now For Boys And Girls Basketball
The county Parks and Recreation Department is offering a chance for keiki to get on the basketball court.
Update: Missing Kīlauea Swimmer ID’d
The Kaua‘i Police Department has identified the swimmer as Huy Nguyen of Kīlauea.
KCC Sees Record Graduation Rates in 2020-21 Despite Challenges of Pandemic
Amid a global viral outbreak that was still gaining momentum, forcing educational institutions across the board to adapt and change how they delivered instruction, Kaua‘i Community College in Līhuʻe was not only able to provide what its students needed to succeed, it went above and beyond.
Search Suspended for Missing Lumaha’i Beach Swimmer
The Coast Guard stated Tuesday afternoon that it suspended the active search for a missing swimmer off Lumaha’i Beach.
Ige Issues Second Emergency Proclamation For Kauaʻi Landslide
The state will continue to help those residents affected by the landslide in Waimea earlier this year.
State: Northwestern tip of Kaua‘i in Severe Drought
The dry rainy season is starting to take its toll, with continuously monitored streamflow stations throughout the state flowing at record low rates. Some are even approaching the lowest flows ever recorded, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Coast Guard Assists in Search of Missing Surfer Off Kauaʻi
The Coast Guard, Navy and Kauaʻi first responders are searching for a missing 41-year-old male surfer off Rock Quarry Beach, Tuesday, March 8.
Outdoor Masking No Longer Required for Public School Students, Staff
Outdoor masking at public school campuses and Hawaiʻi State Department of Education facilities will be optional for students, faculty and staff, effective on Wednesday, March 9.
State Indoor Mask Mandate to Lift March 25
The statewide requirement that masks be worn indoors will end at 11:59 p.m. on March 25.
10 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 8.
63 New Cases Reported Tuesday Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 63 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 237,518. No new fatalities were reported.
DPS Reports No New COVID Cases Among Inmates at KCCC
Only negative COVID-19 test results among inmates across the board throughout the state’s correctional facilities were reported Monday, March 7, by the state Department of Public Safety.
Wilcox Medical Center Announces Changes to COVID-19 Policies
With COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations continuing to decline, as well as changes made at the state and county levels, Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe is updating its own COVID policies.
Hawai‘i Leaders Praise Decision to Shut Down Red Hill
Hawai‘i lawmakers from the governor to representatives at the local levels applauded the Navy’s decision on Monday to shut down its Red Hill underground fuel storage facility.
8 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced eight new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, March 7.
