Kaua‘i News
Pre-trial Inmate Escapes from KCCC
A pre-trial inmate escaped from the Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center overnight.
Roadwork Scheduled Throughout Portions of Waimea
Portions of Waimea will be closed from Sept. 7-10 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work, weather permitting.
Monthly Warning Siren Test Scheduled for This Morning
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System is scheduled for this morning at 11:45 a.m.
Federal Funds Coming to Kauaʻi to Help Families Afford Housing
Federal money is slated to come to Kauaʻi to fund housing vouchers for families.
Kauaʻi Reports 7th COVID-Related Fatality
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported Kaua‘i’s seventh fatality from COVID-19 and announced 32 new cases on Tuesday, Aug. 31.
County Offices to Close for Labor Day
County offices will be closed on Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day.
All Federal Unemployment, Programs Related to Pandemic Ends Sept. 4, 2021
The additional federal unemployment aid related to the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to an end Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.
DOH Reports 553 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 553 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 63,502.
Ige Extends Emergency Relief Period for March Storm
Gov. David Ige has signed a fourth proclamation that extends the disaster emergency relief period for Kauaʻi after heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in March 2021.
19 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 19 new cases on Monday, Aug. 30.
DOCARE Breaks Up Large Gathering on Oʻahu, Cites 4 People
Four people were cited after authorities broke up a gathering of 300 to 400 people from Oʻahu’s Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline on Saturday, Aug. 28.
DOH Reports 720 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 720 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 62,949.
Multiple Visitors Suffer Injuries, Require Rescue Off North Shore Trails
First responders conducted multiple rescues on the North Shore on Saturday, Aug. 28.
Lane Closures for Multiple Sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road
Substantial construction of the Kōloa Road roundabout is anticipated to complete by Sept. 3, 2021.
Innaugural ʻRISE’ Event to Recognize Outstanding Community Leaders
Sponsorship registration for RISE is open until Sept. 8 at 11:59 p.m. For more information and to register, visit jcch.com/rise2021.
DOH Reports 938 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 938 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 60,551.
KFD Reports Lowest Vaccination Rate Among County Employees
Unvaccinated county employees will be required to submit a weekly COVID-19 test starting Aug. 29.
Kauaʻi Weekly Lane Closures: Aug. 28-Sept. 3
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Aug. 28 to Sept. 3.
Kauaʻi Schools: COVID-19 Case Count for Aug. 20-26
Hawaiʻi Department Education updated its weekly COVID-19 case counts on Friday, Aug. 27, for the week of Aug. 20-26.
HIDOE COVID-19 Dashboard Keeps Daily Case Count Tallies Across Hawaiʻi Schools
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) launched an interactive dashboard on its website to display confirmed COVID-19 case data at its 257 schools and other Department offices.
