Kauai News
Texas Man Arrested After Violating Quarantine
A Texas man was arrested Monday night for violating the 14-day quarantine order for out-of-state travelers.
Missing Kapa‘a Man Found, Taken Into Custody on Assault Charge
A Kapa‘a man recently reported missing by authorities has since been located and is currently in police custody on charges of unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle and second-degree assault.
Newly Discovered Algae Infesting Hawai‘i’s Northwestern Waters
A fast-growing species of algae was discovered to be infesting Hawai‘i’s northwestern waters.
Hawaiian Launches Travel Assistance Program for College Students
Hawaiian Airlines has established a new travel assistance program for college students returning to school in the fall in an effort to ease the transition amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Green Confirms Highest Daily Case Total of COVID-19 Since Pandemic Began
Hawai‘i reported 41 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the highest one-day total since the virus reached the islands.
Kapaʽa Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
A 58-year-old Kapaʽa man died in a single vehicle crash Monday around 6:15 p.m. on Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station.
Police Identify Crash Victim
Speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash and toxicology results are still pending.
HIDOE Launches New Online Student Bus Pass Application
Parents can now apply online for bus passes for the 2020-21 school year.
‘Looming Financial Crisis’ Ahead for Hawai‘i as Tax Revenues Plummet
The Council on Revenues predicts Hawai‘i will lose out on $2.3 billion in tax revenues over the next 12 to 15 months.
13 Hawaiian Airlines Employees Diagnosed With COVID-19
Five additional Hawaiian Airlines employees tested positive for COVID-19 after officials confirmed eight cases last week.
Kaua‘i Reports 2 New Cases of COVID-19
The Kaua‘i District Health Office today reported two new positive cases of COVID-19 Monday
DOH Reports 7 New Cases of COVID-19 Monday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the statewide total to 1,030.
Drive-Through Voter Registration Available This Week
The Elections Division of the Office of the County Clerk will be offering drive-through voter registration services in the back parking area between the Historic County Annex Building and State Department of Human Services Kaua‘i Processing Center.
Libraries Extending Public Service Hours Starting Today
The Hawai‘i State Public Library System (HSPLS) will be expanding public service hours at branches to include some evening and weekend hours starting today.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Kapa‘a Man
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a Kapa‘a man who has been reported missing
County Total Reaches 40 COVID-19 Cases; 1 Adult, 1 Child Among those Recently Diagnosed
Two new COVID-19 cases were reported by the Kaua‘i District Health Office this weekend bringing the number of active cases on the Garden Island to seven with a cumulative total of 40.
Number of COVID-19 Cases in Hawaii Breaches 1,000
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports 25 new COVID-19 cases this afternoon, bringing the statewide total to 1,023.
Kapa‘a man Faces Terroristic Threatening Charges After Refusing to Wear Mask in Store
A Kapa‘a man is facing terroristic threatening and harassment charges following his refusal to wear a face mask in a North Shore store, authorities confirmed Saturday night.
Hawai‘i Out-of-State Arrivals Continue to Climb
Numbers of arrivals to the islands continue to grow, as tallies have crept over 2,000 people daily.
Hawai‘i Nears 1K Cases of COVID-19
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 999.
