Kaua‘i News
Intersection Work on Kaumuali‘i Highway in ‘Ele‘ele Underway
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has begun the installation of traffic signals on Kaumuali‘i Highway in ‘Ele‘ele at the Mahea Road/Laulea Street intersection.
Restrictions Could Return as Virus Surge Rages on
The state’s two-week average is now 506 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 7.3%.
BBH Seeks Donations to Address State’s Blood Supply
To mitigate the drop in summer blood donations, Blood Bank of Hawai‘i (BBH) partnered with Special Olympics Hawai‘i for its “Be a Sport. Donate Blood” campaign from Aug. 24-26.
DOH Ties Viral Cluster to Hanalei Restaurant
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has reported a COVID-19 cluster of concern on the Island of Kaua‘i.
Public Officials Plead With Hawai´i to get Vaccinated
Hospital beds across the state are filling up, with 224 patients under care for COVID-19 infection, 214 of whom are unvaccinated.
Section of Kaneka Street Closed for Resurfacing Work
The public is advised to make the appropriate arrangements to accommodate the necessary road closures, use alternate routes, and allow extra time to get to destinations.
UH Researchers Identify Deadly Marine Virus in Deceased Dolphin
The finding has alerted scientists and marine wildlife managers to the potential for a novel morbillivirus outbreak in Hawaiʻi’s dolphins and whales.
Governor Ige Invests in Innovative Education Programs
The GEER innovation grant program was developed and implemented in coordination with the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Advisory Group, which is composed of education leaders from Hawaiʻi’s public, private and charter schools.
Observatories Assemble to Solve “Energy Crisis” on Jupiter
Auroras occur when electrically charged particles are caught in a planet’s magnetic field.
Below-Average Rainfall Recorded Along Lower Slopes from Hanapēpē to Waimea
Most of the gages on Kauai recorded near to above-average rainfall totals for the month of July.
DOH Reports 615 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Department of Health reported 615 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the overall total to 45,860.
Latest CDC Eviction Order Applies to All Major Counties in Hawaiʻi
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a new order temporarily halting evictions in counties with heightened levels of community transmission of COVID-19, which applies to counties of Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kauaʻi and the City and County of Honolulu.
Expirations for Driver’s Licenses, Learner’s Permits, State IDs extended to October
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency response, Gov. David Ige’s latest proclamation has extended the validity of all driver’s licenses, learner’s permits and state identification cards for 60 days beyond their expiration date.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: Aug. 7-13
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for the week of Aug. 7-13.
Third Kauai Resident Succumbs to COVID-19
COVID-19 has claimed a third life on Kauai, officials confirmed Friday, Aug. 6.
Missing Stand-Up Paddleboarder on Maui Found, Rescued
A stand-up paddleboarder was rescued this morning 1.25 nautical miles off of Ukumehame Beach Park after spending overnight in the ocean. She is in stable condition.
Hiker Rescued off Kalalau Trail
First responders rescued a hiker in Hanakoa Valley on the Kalalau Trail on Wednesday, Aug. 4.
Potential Widespread COVID-19 Exposure Reported on Kaua‘i
The Kaua‘i District Health Office (KDHO) is asking those who participated in a Līhu‘e Missionary Church youth excursion last week to contact their office as they may have been exposed to COVID-19.
