Kaua‘i News
Puhi Ditch Bridge Reopens to Traffic
The Puhi Ditch Bridge is now open to vehicular traffic after being closed for a week due to safety concerns.
‘We Can’t be Compelled to Take the Vaccination’
Union leaders expressed frustration with Gov. David Ige’s recent use of emergency powers to mandate state and county employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing.
All State, County Employees Now Subject to Vaccination Mandate
Gov. David Ige on Thursday used the emergency powers of his office to institute a vaccination mandate for all state and county employees.
Hawai‘i Crushes Former Single-Day Record With Massive New Case Count
The state’s two-week average is now 436 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6.9%.
Salvation Army, Walmart Host ‘Stuff the Bus’ for Keiki in Need
All donations made at “Stuff the Bus” campaign events will remain in the local community to help The Salvation Army provide back-to-school support to children in need.
11 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Aug. 4.
Hawai‘i Virus Cases Smashing Old Records Amid Unprecedented Surge
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 346 new cases of coronavirus statewide Wednesday, bringing the overall total to 43,962.
DOE Delays Start of Sports Season, Institutes Vaccine Mandate
Any individual who is not fully vaccinated by this date will not be allowed to participate in athletics at any point this year.
Local Tour Company Retains Nearly All Its Employees Post-Pandemic
Amid the uncertainty that swarmed around business owners during to COVID-19 pandemic, Shaye Clarke wanted to be an anchor for her employees at Blue Dolphin Charters.
DOH Ramps Up Free COVID-19 Testing
The Hawai’i Department of Health (DOH) is increasing awareness of free COVID-19 testing sites available across the state.
10 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Aug. 3.
Virus Continues to Slam Hawaiian Islands With Hundreds of New Cases Daily
The state’s two-week average is now 349 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6.2%.
Waha Road Bridge to Close for Repair
Waha Road Bridge will be closed for construction work from Aug. 16-31, weather permitting.
DOE, Teachers Union Clash Over Return to In-Person Learning Exclusively
Dr. Elizabeth Char, DOH director, said that a bump in coronavirus tallies will occur no matter when the state decides to send its students back to school, contending that the benefits outweigh the risks.
Major Hawai´i Healthcare Providers Issue Mandatory Vaccine Order for Employees
Several of Hawai´i’s largest and most substantive healthcare providers announced jointly on Monday, Aug. 2, that they will require vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees.
Virus Totals Continue To Surge Statewide
The state’s two-week average is now 317 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 6%.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Kōloa Road, Maluhia Road
Multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road will be under short lane closures for guardrail work and shoulder work.
8 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, July 31.
DOH Reports 485 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 485 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the overall total to 4,210.
