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.
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.
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.
