Kaua‘i News
Active COVID-19 Cases Approach 200
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 25 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Aug. 23.
KPD Announces New Deputy Chief
The Deputy Chief position has been vacant due to a retirement in 2019.
Hawai´i Considers Return to Lockdowns, Discusses Health Passes Amid Surge
Asking Hawai´i residents to voluntarily bear the burden of COVID restrictions, a strategy this administration has turned to in recent weeks, does not appear to be working.
New York Woman Dies in Snorkeling Incident
According to a report, Walz was wearing a traditional snorkel mask and fins at the time of the incident.
UH System Implements Vaccine Mandate
The university’s decision comes after the FDA granted full authorization to the Pfizer vaccine.
Pfizer Vaccine Granted Full FDA Approval
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been granted full approval by the United States government.
Hawaiʻi Infection Average Presses Upward of 700 Daily
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 571 new COVID-19 cases Monday,
Tropical Cyclone Linda Potential Weather Impacts
Continue to stay tuned to local media broadcast channels for the most up-to-date information.
893 New Cases Reported
A total of 3,204 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 564 have died.
Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week Runs Aug. 22-28
Gov. David Ige has proclaimed Aug. 22-28 Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week.
Discovery of Gambling Room in Kapaʻa Results in 2 Arrests
Two Kauaʻi men were arrested after a search warrant executed on an industrial complex in the Kawaihau District led to the discovery of an illegal gambling room.
High Surf Advisory Issued for East-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, according to the National Weather Service in Honolulu.
Remnants of Former Tropical Storm Linda to Cause Potential Flooding Across State
Remnants from former Tropical Storm Linda have the potential to bring flooding rains to all Hawaiian Islands on Sunday through Monday, officials announced this afternoon.
DOH: 26 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 763 new COVID-19 cases as of Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 55,206.
Health Officials Warn of Possible COVID-19 Exposure on Kauaʻi Bus and at an Informal Gathering
Health officials are reporting that riders of the Kauaʻi Bus may have been exposed to COVID-19 from Aug. 10-12.
Fifth COVID-Related Fatality Reported on Kauaʻi
A fifth Kauaʻi resident has died as a result of COVID-19, officials announced Friday, Aug. 20.
Statewide Flash Flood Watch Issued for Sunday, Monday
Everyone should continue to monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.
4 New COVID-Related Deaths Confirmed Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 845 new COVID-19 cases as of Friday, bringing the statewide total to 54,443.
Seven New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Kauaʻi Schools
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) reports seven new COVID-19 cases within schools at the Kapaʻa-Kauaʻi-Waimea Complex for the week of Aug. 14-19.
