Kaua‘i News
More Social Restrictions Possible Should Hospitalization, Death Rates Not be Curbed
Case counts remain more significant than they were at any point in the pandemic pre-July of 2021,
PSD Offers Update on Mass Testing Results
The Department of Public Safety (PSD) was notified a deputy sheriff, assigned to the Sheriff Special Operations Section, has reported a positive test result.
Vehicle Registration at DMV to Close Early
The Drivers Licensing division of the DMV will remain open during regular operating hours.
Cases Pressed Slightly Downward Monday
The state’s two-week average is now 567 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6.9%.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled in Hā’ena on Sept. 13
For more information, call the Department of Water at 245-5461.
735 New Cases
A total of 3,848 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 660 have died.
DOH Recognize National Suicide Prevention Month
To learn more about suicide prevention in Hawai‘i, visit http://health.hawaii.gov/injuryprevention/home/suicide-prevention/information/.
316 Active COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 37 new cases on Saturday, Sept. 11.
Kauaʻi Weekly Lane Closures: Sept. 11-17
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for the week of Sept. 11-17.
DOH Reports 836 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 836 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 71,156.
Kūhiō Highway Night Road Work Suspended as Shearwater fledgling Season Begins
Night road work on Kūhiō Highway is suspended due to the start of Shearwater fledgling season.
Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Victims Killed in 9/11 Attack
At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag will be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard in the State of Hawai‘i, on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.
Missing Mariner Off Kauaʻi Found After 6-Day Search
The US Coast Guard and partners located and rescued a missing mariner after a six-day search.
Shoulder Work Scheduled on Kōloa Road
Multiple sections of Kōloa Road are scheduled for lane closures from Sept. 13 to Sept. 17, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for punch list items and shoulder work.
COVID-19 Cases Exceed 70K Statewide, DOH Reports
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 747 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 70,320.
55 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 55 new cases on Thursday, Sept. 9.
DOW Responds to Water Main Break in Hanapēpē
The Department of Water has responded to a mainline break on Makoa Street in Hanapēpē Thursday morning.
DOH Reports 429 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 429 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 69,573.
KCCC Reports 79 Inmates Recovered from COVID-19
There are currently 10 active COVID-19 cases among inmates within Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center.
Vaccination Rate Among Salaried HIDOE Employees Hits 89%
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) reports 89% of its salaried employees are fully or partially vaccinated against COVID-19.
