Kauai News
High Bacteria Levels Detected at Ke‘e Beach
A water quality advisory has been issued for Ke‘e Beach after high bacteria levels were detected during a routine monitoring.
KPD Detective Arrested After Reported Domestic Violence Incident in Līhu‘e
A Kaua‘i Police Department officer was arrested for abuse of a family or household member while on duty.
DOH Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 statewide Thursday, bringing the Hawai‘i total to 946 cases since testing began.
Refuse Transfer Stations Closed for Fourth of July
In observance of Independence Day, all refuse transfer stations, the Kekaha Landfill, as well as the Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools will be closed on July 4.
New Fire Chief Takes Command of KFD
Chief of the Kaua‘i Fire Department Steven R. Goble assumed command of the Kaua‘i Fire Department on Wednesday in a Change of Command Ceremony held at the Līhu‘e Civic Center.
Interim COVID-19 Guidelines Announced for UH Campuses
The University of Hawaiʻi released interim COVID-19 guidelines today for its 10 campuses across the state for the upcoming academic year.
County to Resume Road Testing
The Drivers Licensing Division will resume road testing starting July 6, 2020.
Hawaiian Airlines to Resume Most US Mainland Routes
Hawaiian Airlines is set to resume a reduced schedule between Hawaiʻi and most of its US mainland gateway cities after months of suspended flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Reports 9 New Cases of COVID-19 Overnight
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Interisland Travel And Health Form Now Available Online
Hawai‘i’s interisland travel and health form, which must be filled out to board intrastate flights, can now be found and submitted online within 24 hours of departure.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council to hold virtual meeting
The public is invited to virtually attend the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary advisory council GoToWebinar in a couple of weeks.
Gender-Neutral Option Now Available on State IDs, Driver’s Licenses
A new gender-neutral option is now available for state IDs, driver’s licenses and commercial driver’s licenses effective today, July 1, according to Hawai‘i Department of Transportation.
Pre-Testing Program Plan Moving Forward Despite Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The state is moving forward with developing its plan to test tourists for COVID-19 before coming to Hawaiʻi.
Zina Takes Up Mantle as Superintendent
Paul Zina is take the helm as superintendent for the Kapa‘a-Kaua‘i-Waimea Complex Area, effective July 1.
DOH Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, raising the statewide total to 917.
1 New COVID-19 Case Identified Overnight
The Kaua‘i District Health Office today reported one additional case of COVID-19, bringing the county’s total active cases to 17 and the cumulative number of cases to date to 38.
Investigation Continues 1 Decade After Amber Jackson’s Death
Kaua‘i Police Department continues its search for answers in the decade-old murder of Amber Jackson. This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the Kapahi woman’s death.
Permits For Fireworks Required by July 2
Kaua‘i Fire officials are reminding the public that a permit must be obtained by the fire department by July 2 to purchase and ignite fireworks on the Fourth of July.
Single-Vehicle Crash Leaves Lāwaʽi Man Dead
A Lāwaʽi man is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Piko Road in the vicinity of the Konishi Road intersection in Lāwaʽi this morning.
DOH Reports Two New Cases of COVID-19 Monday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the statewide total to 900.
