Kauai News
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.
Kaua‘i County, Airbnb Partnership Will Enforce Short-Term Rental Laws
Airbnb will now assist Kaua‘i County in enforcing its short-term rental laws by removing listings without a valid Tax Map Key from its platform.
Guidelines Set to Reopen In-Person Instruction at Hawai‘i Public Schools
The Department of Education and the Hawai‘i State Teachers Association (HSTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding Saturday, agreeing to a set of circumstances under which public schools across the islands will operate when the upcoming year begins.
Federal Funding to Provide Additional Academic Support for K-12 Schools
The state has secured a total of about $54.18 million, which is being divided up among the counties.
State Seeking Contact Tracers as COVID-19 Cases Climb
The University of Hawai‘i, in a partnership with the state Department of Health, recently developed a training program for COVID-19 contact tracers.
Man Dies While Hiking Kalalau Trail Near Kē‘ē Beach
A 41-year-old Kapa‘a man died Sunday while hiking the Kalalau Trail on the way to Hanakāpī‘ai Beach on the Nāpali Coast.
DOH Reports 27 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
The Department of Health reported 27 new cases overnight, bringing the statewide total to 899.
Follow-Up Survey Shows Decline in Concern Over COVID-19
A number of Hawaii residents don’t perceive the COVID-19 pandemic as much as as a threat as much as they did a few months ago.
Funds Proposed to Assist With Child Care Relief
The Chair of the Ways and Means Committee has proposed child care relief as an important part of the CARES Act federal funding initiative for Hawai‘i.
DOH Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
Six new COVID-19 cases have been reported by Hawai‘i Department of Health, bringing the cumulative statewide total to 872.
1 New Positive Case Reported on Kaua‘i Overnight
One new positive COVID-19 has been reported by the Kaua‘i District Health Office.
$90 Mil Dedicated to Outfitting Airports With Equipment to Stem Spread of COVID-19
Lawmakers have appropriated $90 million for systems at airports statewide to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Endowments Established to Support Wai‘ale‘ale Project at KCC
Two endowments have been established to support students participating in the Wai‘ale‘ale project at Kaua‘i Community College.
Kaua‘i Island Road Closures: June 27-July 3
‘The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for the week of June 27 to July 3.
Female found unresponsive in Kalalau Valley Stream
Kaua‘i police and Kaua‘i firefighters responded to a report on Friday of an unresponsive female resident in Kalalau Valley Stream waters on the Nāpali Coast.
Deadly Case of COVID-19 Reported in Hawai‘i
An elderly Honolulu man passed away from COVID-19 on Friday, the 18th life claimed by the coronavirus since it was detected in Hawai‘i.
DOH Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 overnight, bringing the statewide total to 866.
