Kauai News
Sign Up Open for Boogie Board Classic
The 2nd Annual Garden Island Boogie Board Classic is still a go amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
County to Implement Emergency Rental, Mortgage and Utility Assistance Program
The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency and the Office of the Mayor are implementing a new program that offers emergency rental, mortgage, and utility assistance.
New COVID-19 Contact Tracer Scam Identified
The most recent COVID-19 scam involves scammers impersonating contact tracers in an attempt to acquire personal information.
Test Results of Close Contacts Yield No Additional Positive COVID-Cases
No new positive COVID-19 cases have been identified in connection to a household cluster discovered last week.
Hawai‘i Identifies 3 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported three new cases of COVID-19 overnight, bringing the statewide total to 819.
ACLU Raises Concerns Over Facial ID Technology in Airports
While Hawai‘i’s airports are being outfitted with screening equipment to protect island communities from COVID-19, the American Civil Liberties Union fears that technology could be violating constitutional and privacy rights.
Fishing Opens at Reservoir in Koke‘e State Park
More than 300 people attended the opening weekend for trout fishing at the Pu‘u Loa reservoir at Koke‘e State Park.
DMV Services Available by Appointment Only
Customers to Kaua‘i County’s Driver Licensing Division will been seen by appointment only, effective immediately. Road tests are still unavailable at this time.
No Confirmed Reports of Sex Trafficking Incidents, KPD Says
Kaua‘i Police Department has received no reports of a group of individuals on island capturing girls and women to use for sex trafficking, officials iterated Monday.
Young Brothers Cargo Containers Slip Off Barge Into Hilo Bay
At least 21 cargo containers slipped off of a Young Brothers barge and into the waters surrounding Hilo Bay on Monday morning.
Close Contacts Connected to Household Cluster Tested for COVID-19
Investigations are ongoing into a household cluster that identified eight active COVID-19 cases last week, bringing Kaua‘i County’s total number of cases to 29.
DOH Reports 4 New Cases of COVID-19 Overnight
No new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Kaua‘i over the previous 24 hours, the state Department of Health said.
Road Repairs Scheduled in Anahola
Roadwork in Anahola is scheduled to begin June 29 through July 10, the Department of Public Works announced Monday morning.
State Senate Reconvenes for 3-Week Session
The Hawai‘i State Senate is scheduled to resume its 2020 session today and end on July 10.
DOH Launches Sexual, Gender Minority Online Resource
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has launched an online resource hub addressing Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) in honor of Pride Month.
Legislature Allocates $635 Million in CARES Act Funds
The Hawai‘i State Legislature’s comprehensive plan to use $635 million in federal CARES Act funds will provide ongoing, immediate relief to residents and small businesses who are suffering from the devastating economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Reports 11 New Cases of COVID-19
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday.
Collection Dates Scheduled for Household Hazardous Waste
Residentially-generated household hazardous waste will be accepted by the county free of charge on June 27-28.
Emergency Relief Extended for Damages During April 2018 Flood
The emergency relief period for damages sustained during the April 2018 flood has been extended.
3 Children Part of Recent Household Cluster
Out of the seven COVID-19 cases reported overnight, three are children, Kaua‘i officials reported in a press conference Saturday.
