Kauai News
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.
Open Season for Rainbow Trout Begins at Kōke‘e
The 2020 Rainbow Trout Season will be open without a lottery at the Kōke‘e Public Fishing Area on Kaua‘i.
Out-of-State Travel Quarantine Extended to End of August
The pre-travel testing program for trans-pacific travelers has been delayed to Sept. 1.
Water Shutoff Scheduled for Kapa‘a customers
The Department of Water reminds Kapa‘a customers of its scheduled water service shutdown on Tuesday to install fire hydrant valves and upgrade service laterals and a main line.
DOH Reports 23 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Friday reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, bringing the statewide total to 1,243.
Kaua‘i Man Diagnosed with COVID-19 Dies in Arizona
An elderly Kaua‘i resident was one of three COVID-19-related deaths reported by the Hawai‘i Department of Health over the weekend, bringing the statewide total to 22.
Hit-and-Run Driver Injuries Cyclist on Kūhiō Highway
Kauaʽi Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a driver that fled the scene after striking a cyclist Sunday night in Keālia.
Hawai‘i House Passes Bill Legalizing Industrial Hemp
The Hawai‘i House of Representatives on Friday passed a bill legalizing the growing, processing, and sale of industrial hemp in Hawai‘i.
DOH Identifies 21 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 1,220.
Volunteers Get Schools Ready for Upcoming Academic Year
Volunteers helped get Waimea Canyon Intermediate School ready for its students this upcoming 2020-21 academic year.
Salvation Army to Host School Supply Drive for Keiki
The Salvation Army will be holding supply drives to collect back-to-school items for keiki in need.
DOH Reports 42 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Friday reported 42 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, bringing the statewide total to 1,200.
Kaua‘i Weekly Road Closures: July 11-17
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road closures for July 11-17.
Kaua‘i Weekend Lane Closures: July 10-12
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend lane closures for July 10-12.
DOH Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Friday reported 28 new cases of COVID-19 statewide, bringing the statewide total to 1,158.
Coast Guard Seeks Public’s Help Finding Owner of Adrift Kayak
The Coast Guard is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of a yellow, two-person kayak found 150 yards off Kalaulau Beach in the Na Pali Coast, Thursday.
President Trump Signs Disaster Declaration following March Flood
A Presidential Disaster Declaration has been approved for severe storms and flooding that occurred on March 27-28, 2020.
