Kauai News

Flood Advisory Extended Through Early Wednesday Evening

A flash flood watch is also in effect for the entire state of Hawai´i until 6 pm Friday.

Hawaiian Launches Nonstop Flight From Maui to Long Beach

Hawaiian Airlines on Wednesday began nonstop service between Long Beach and Kahului, Maui.

US House Votes to Send $6 Billion in COVID Relief to Hawai´i

Billions in coronavirus aid is almost certainly on its way to Hawai´i within a matter of days.

State Reports 48 New COVID Cases Wednesday

The state’s two-week average is 52 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.

Highway Near Hanalei Bridge Now open to 1 Lane of Alternating Traffic

Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is now open to one lane of alternating traffic.

Flood Advisory Extended into This Afternoon

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the flood advisory until 2:30 p.m. for the Garden Island.

High Surf Advisory Issued for East-Facing Shores

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for east-facing shores on Kaua‘i.

Flash Flood Warning Canceled

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has canceled the flash flood warning for Kaua‘i County.

Special Marine Warning Issued for Leeward Waters

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a special marine warning for leeward waters until 9:30 a.m.

Flash Flood Warning Extended, Portion of Kūhiō Highway Remains Closed

The flash flood warning has been extended to 9:45 a.m. and Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed.

Gov. Declares State of Emergency As Severe Weather Persists

The declaration enables funded efforts to provide quick and efficient relief of suffering, damage and losses caused by effects of the heavy rains.

Hawai´i Vaccine Passport Unlikely For Months

A Hawai´i Senator has introduced two resolutions that would, in effect, create a vaccine passport program for incoming and interisland travelers.

Heavy Rains Result in Road Closures

A shelter has been opened at Hale Halawai in Hanalei.

Flood Advisory, Special Marine Warning in Effect for Kaua´i

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for the County of Kaua´i until 6:45 pm Tuesday night.

HIDOE Superintendent Will Not Seek Renewal of Her Contract

After much consideration and reflection, Hawai‘i Department of Education’s superintendent announced this afternoon she would not seek a renewal of her contract.

DOH Reports 42 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 42 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 27,977.

Single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine Now Available on Kaua‘i

The single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is now available at upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics for eligible frontline essential workers.

Striping, Pavement Marking Work Scheduled in Kapa‘a and Kalaheo

Striping and pavement marking work for portions of Kapa‘a and Kalaheo began Monday, March 8, and will continue through March 12, weather permitting.

Brown Water Advisory Issued for Wailua Bay

A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Wailua Bay.

VIDEO: Maui Braces For Dam’s ‘Imminent Failure’ Among Heavy Rains

Evacuations are underway in Maui as a community braces for the “imminent failure” of the Kaupakalua Dam.
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