Kauai News
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.
Vaccinated? CDC Says You Can Begin Taking Some of Your Life Back
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance Monday, saying that those who are fully vaccinated may congregate in small, private settings without masks.
VIDEO: South African Variant Found Identified Hawai´i
The vaunted “South African” variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Hawai´i.
Salvation Army Coming to Kaua‘i Resource Center in March
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center will be on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center on Friday, March 26.
Kaua´i, Ni´ihau Under Flash Flood Watch
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flash flood watch for the Kaua´i and Ni´ihau through Tuesday night.
53 Cases Reported State-wide
The state’s two-week average is 47 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Hawaii State Public Library to Host Virtual Genealogy Resources
The workshops will take place Saturdays at 10 a.m. beginning on Mar. 6th until April 3rd.
Two New Cases of COVID Identified on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.
Flash Flood Watch For Kaua´i Until Sunday Morning
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flash flood watch for the entire island of Kaua´i through 6 am Sunday morning.
US Senate Passes Massive Coronavirus Relief Bill
The US Senate voted to pass a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that includes at least $6.1 billion in estimated funding for Hawai‘i.
Kaua´i Flood Advisory Extended
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a flood advisory for Kaua´i County until 11:30 am Saturday.
Longs Drugs in Kapa‘a Now Scheduling Appointments for COVID Vaccine
Longs Drugs in Kapa‘a is now accepting vaccine appointments.
Kaua‘i Will Return to Safe Travels Program
Kaua‘i will again be a part of the Hawai‘i’s Safe Travels cohort beginning next month.
Kaua‘i Reboots ‘Rise to Work’ Program
The county has announced that it will be re-launching the Rise to Work program, which was created in 2020 to help Kaua‘i residents who lost their jobs connect to temporary job opportunities with local employers.
State Reports 2 New COVID-Related Deaths Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 54 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 27,753.
Kapa‘a Streets to Get Seal Coating
The Department of Public Works is announcing that GP Maintenance Solutions will be conducting roadwork in Kapa‘a on weekdays from March 8-22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting.
DOH Identifies 60 New COVID Cases Statewide
The state’s two-week average is 43 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Statewide Tsunami Watch Cancelled
The National Weather Service has cancelled a tsunami watch for the state of Hawai´i.
State Advises Emergency Prep in Wake of Tsunami Watch
The Hawai´i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is advising those in low-lying areas across the state to begin emergency preparations after the National Weather Service issued a tsunami watch for all of Hawai´i.
