Kauai News
Wilcox to Begin Providing Vaccinations to Kūpuna ages 70 and Up
Beginning on Monday, March 8, Wilcox Medical Center will have appointments available for adults ages 70 and older to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in line with the Hawai‘i Department of Health’s latest guidelines.
Tsunami Watch Issued For Hawai´i
The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami watch for the state of Hawai´i as of 9:38 am Thursday.
COVID-19 Vaccines Soon to be Offered to Kūpuna 70 Years Old and Older
The state is expanding the pool of those eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations by offering shots to kūpuna age 70 and older beginning Monday, March 8.
One New COVID-19 Case Identified on the Garden Island
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 3.
DOH Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 20 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 27,640.
HSTA Opposes Superintendent Kishimoto’s Contract Renewal with DOE
The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association is asking the Hawai‘i Board of Education’s Human Resources Committee to vote against a positive recommendation to renew the superintendent’s contract at their meeting today.
NWS Issues Wind Advisory Through Wednesday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued an overnight a wind advisory for much of Kaua´i County through 6 am Wednesday morning.
Gov. Signs Temporary Tax Break For Hawai´i Businesses
Hawai´i businesses will pay lower unemployment tax rates in response to the economic strain caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
How Do You ‘Ulu?
The Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative has executed multiple initiatives that include releasing new products, supporting families affected by COVID-19, and curating chef-inspired food boxes that encourage families to cook with ‘ulu.
Mayor Seeks to Rejoin State’s Safe Travels Program
Kaua‘i’s mayor seeks to rejoin the state’s Safe Travels program for incoming travelers in April.
DOH Reports 35 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 35 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, raising the statewide total to 27,623.
High Surf Advisory Issued for East-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory has been issued for east-facing shores until Wednesday, March 2.
First Doses of J&J Vaccine to Arrive in Hawai’i This Week
Hawai’i will receive its first doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine within the next few days.
State Identifies 29 New Cases of COVID Monday
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
School eWaste Recycling Contest Announced
The recycling drive is open to all public, private, and home school students grade K-12 on Kaua‘i.
Plane Crashes Off Coast of Lana´i
The aircraft is reported to have sank and does not present a threat to navigation.
60 New Cases Reported
A total of 1,869 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 439 people have died.
Kaua´i Lags in Visitor Bounce Back, Leads in COVID Rates
The rebound of the visitor industry is not the same on Kaua´i as other islands, though contracting the virus is less likely there than almost anywhere else in the country.
Whale Count for the 2021 Season
Sanctuary Ocean Count and Great Whale Count site leaders observe humpback whales from Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, and Maui.
