Kaua‘i News
CDC to Send Hawai‘i Millions to Protect Nursing Homes Amid Pandemic
The CDC announced the allocation on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021.
Fatality Figures Remain Grim as Double-Digit Deaths Reported Again Friday
The state’s two-week average is now 563 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6.5%.
Kaua´i School Site of COVID Cluster, DOH Says
According to the DOH, a total of 27 teachers and students tested positive as a result, which led to 18 close contacts coming down with coronavirus.
DHHL Offers Millions in Assistance to Hawaiian Homelands Lessees
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has launched a new Homeowner Assistance Program for lessees who reside on Hawaiian Home Lands.
Weather Service Issues Red Flag Fire Alert For All Hawaiian Islands
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
DOH Reports 8 More COVID-Related Deaths Thursday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 588 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 73,268.
Visitor Rescued From Ocean Monday
Lifeguards rescued a 47-year-old California woman from waters off Po‘ipū Beach on Monday morning.
Salvation Army ARC Schedules Monthly Donation Event
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhu‘e from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m on Friday, Oct. 1.
8 Active COVID-19 Cases Reported Among KCCC Inmates
There are currently eight active COVID-19 cases among inmates at Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center as of Wednesday, Sept. 15.
Health Officials Report 10th COVID-Related Death of Kauaʻi Resident
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported Kaua‘i’s 10th fatality from COVID-19 and announced 35 new cases on Wednesday, Sept. 15.
DOH Reports Nearly 500 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 493 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 73,268.
Native Hawaiian Education to Receive $28 Million in Federal Grant Funding
Grants are being awarded to various Native Hawaiian educational organizations, Native Hawaiian community-based organizations, and other similar organizations.
Haiku Stairs to be Dismantled
The stairs, which have been closed to the public for more than three decades, were created by the US military during World War II as a mountain path to a secret radio station.
Kawaihau Complete Streets Project to Begin in Kapaʻa
Construction of the Kawaihau-Hau‘a‘ala-Mailihuna Complete Street and Safety Improvements Project begins this week, on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
241 Active COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 23 new cases on Tuesday, Sept. 14.
Hiker With Injured Ankle Rescued of Kalalau Trail
First responders rescued a 60-year-old Delaware visitor from the Kalalau Trail on Monday, Sept. 13.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled in Kapaʻa
An emergency water service shutdown is scheduled for a portion of Haua‘ala Road Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.
DOH Reports 423 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 423 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 72,775.
Comment Sought on Draft of New Maunakea Master Plan
The University of Hawaiʻi is seeking broad community feedback on a draft of a new Maunakea Master Plan that will guide land-use decisions on UH-managed Maunakea lands.
Deadline Approaches for Additional Home Exemptions or ʻVery Low Income Tax Creditʻ
The filing deadline for the 2022 Additional Home Exemption Relating to Owner-Occupants’ Income or Very Low Income Tax Credit is Sept. 30, 2021.
