Kaua‘i News
No Swimming at North Shore Beaches
Due to the high surf warning and hazardous ocean conditions, the Ocean Safety Bureau is advising no swimming at North Shore beaches from west of the pavilion at Hanalei Bay to Kē‘ē Beach.
Cheers: Kauai Brewers Festival Toasts For a Good Cause April 9
Kaua‘i Island Brewing Company and Salty Wahine announced that Kaua‘i Brewers Festival will return Saturday, April 9, from 2-6 p.m. at the Po‘ipū Beach Athletic Club.
Kekaha Landfill Closed Today
Due to staffing issues, the Kekaha Landfill is closed today, Feb. 26. The public is advised to use the Hanapēpē refuse transfer station.
Injured Hiker Rescued on Nounou East Trail Friday
First responders rescued a 51-year-old Oregon female on the Nounou East Trail, also known as the Sleeping Giant Trail, in Wailua on Friday.
9 Deaths, 345 New Cases Reported Saturday
The state Department of Health reported 345 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 235,780. Nine new fatalities were reported.
Weekly Road Closures: Feb. 26-March 4
The state Department of Transportation announced its list of road and lane closures for the week of Feb. 26 through March 4.
Vaccine Pop-Up Clinics Start Saturday
Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics are scheduled in neighborhoods around Kaua‘i.
Shoulder Work on Melemele Road Begins Today
The county’s contractor, Kaiwa Construction, is conducting roadway and shoulder work in ‘Ele‘ele on a portion of Melemele Road, from the south point of the Poni Road intersection.
28 New COVID Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 28 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Feb. 25.
No Swimming Advised at North Shore Beaches Due to High Surf Warning
Due to the high surf warning and hazardous ocean conditions, the Ocean Safety Bureau is advising no swimming at North Shore beaches from Anini Beach to Keʻe Beach.
9 New COVID Deaths Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 311 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 235,435.
Hours Modified at Kekaha Landfill
The Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division is announcing modified operating hours for the Kekaha Landfill on March 4.
Hawaiʻi Delegation Condemns Russian Invasion in Ukraine
The Hawaiʻi delegation has condemned Russia’s invasion into Ukraine.
3 of 4 Helicopter Crash Victims Kaua‘i Residents
Three of the four helicopter crash victims on Tuesday at Pacific Missile Range Facility were residents of Kaua‘i.
KFD Responds to Multiple Rescues in North Shore, Kōke‘e Areas
On Wednesday, first responders conducted multiple rescues in the North Shore and Kōke‘e areas.
Kapa‘a Transfer Station Only Accepting Bagged Trash
The county is letting residents know about a slight change at the Kapa‘a transfer station.
DPS: 2 Inmates at KCCC Test Positive For COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 23, reported 2 new positive COVID-19 tests among inmates at Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
Kaua‘i District Health Office Announces Fatality, 19 New COVID Cases
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office on Thursday, Feb. 24, announced one new fatality and 19 new cases of COVID-19.
8 Deaths, 289 New Cases Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 289 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 235,124. Eight new fatalities were reported.
High Surf Warning Issued for Niʻihau, Kauaʻi Starting Tonight
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a high surf warning starting tonight at 6 p.m. till Saturday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m.
