Kauai News
Kaua‘i Weekly Road Closures: July 18-24
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for July 18-24.
COVID-19 Related Deaths Reach 24 Statewide
The death of an elderly O‘ahu woman, with underlying conditions, on Thursday brings the COVID-19 death toll to 24 statewide.
Public Schools to Resume Extracurricular Programming in August
Extracurricular and co-curricular activities will return to Hawai‘i public schools Aug. 19.
FEMA Reminds Public to Get Flood Insurance During Hurricane Season
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) advise Hawaii residents to prepare now for hurricane-related storms and flooding as hurricane season approaches.
DOH Reports 23 New Cases of Coronavirus, 1 New Fatality
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, including another fatality. The total cases reported statewide are 1,334 since testing began in February.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: July 17-19
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend lane closures for July 17-19.
State Officials Discuss Quarantine Compliance, Enforcement
State officials are conducting compliance checks on individuals entering the state who are subject to the 14-day quarantine mandate due to COVID-19.
HDOT Selects Passenger Screening Technology for State’s Airports
Thermal temperature screening equipment will be installed at all Hawai‘i’s airports this month at gates currently being used for arriving trans-Pacific flights as a continued effort to stem the spread COVID-19.
DOH Reports 19 New Cases of COVID-19 Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 statewide on Thursday, raising the total number of confirmed cases across all islands to 1,311 since tracking began in late February.
Night Construction at Kapaia Sewage Pump Station Starts Tonight
Night construction work at the Wastewater Management Division’s Kapaia Sewage Pump Station (SPS), located at the intersection of Kūhiō Highway and Ma‘alo Road, starts tonight.
Hanapēpē Bridge to Close for Waterline Installation
Hanapēpē Bridge on Hanapēpē Road will be closed as crews install and connect a new waterline starting July 21.
Drowning Victim Identified
Kaua‘i police and Kaua‘i firefighters responded to a report around 3 p.m. on June 26 of an unresponsive woman in Kalalau Valley Stream waters on the Nāpali Coast.
Two Men Arrested on Kaua‘i For Quarantine Violation
Two men were recently arrested on Kaua‘i for violating Hawai‘i’s 14-day quarantine emergency rules pertaining to COVID-19, according to the Kaua‘i Police Department.
Deceased Hiker Identified
According to a police report, dispatch received a call that a man had collapsed on the trail around 7:40 a.m. on June 28 about 200 yards from Kē‘ē Beach.
DOH Reports 29 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 29 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,292.
Salvation Army Announces Monthly Donation Event
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be accepting donations for its monthly donation event on July 24.
Box Jellyfish Washing Up on Salt Pond Beach
Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at a Hanapepe beach as Box Jellyfish are washing ashore.
Applications Available for Waimea Affordable Housing Project Starting Friday
The county’s newest affordable housing project in Waimea is opening for applications on July 17.
DOH Reports 22 New Cases of COVID-19 Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,264.
Kūpuna Hours Designated at DMV
Kūpuna hours will be offered at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) starting Wednesday.
