Kaua‘i News
1,068 New Cases Reported Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 1,068 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 220,356. No new fatalities were reported.
High Surf Warning Issued for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau that is currently in effect through 6 a.m. Wednesday.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
A high surf advisory is in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau until 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2.
State: 6 Inmates, 1 Staff Member at KCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Monday reported that six inmates and one staff member at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe have tested positive for COVID-19.
Road Closures Scheduled Above Slope on Menehune Road
Road closures are scheduled this week for the affected area above the slope on Menehune Road in Waimea.
County Briefing: COVID Case Counts Declining But Remain Elevated
Mayor Derek Kawakami on Monday thanked everyone who came out and waited in line last week for free COVID test kits.
Understanding Coral Reef Connectivity Important to Focus Conservation Efforts
Local fisheries and their associated biodiversity benefit from the transfer of larvae between reefs, with some benefitting more than others, prompting recommendations to protect larval connectivity among coral reefs.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Kolo and Kilauea Roads
The county Department of Public Works and Shannon & Wilson are announcing that sections of Kolo and Kilauea roads in Kilauea will be under one-lane closures from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 3-4, weather permitting.
Monk Seal Rescued on Oʻahu in Stable Condition at Big Island Hospital
The Marine Mammal Center, the world’s largest marine mammal hospital, admitted an endangered Hawaiian monk seal suffering from fishing gear ingestion and moderate malnutrition at its hospital in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island.
127 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 127 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 31.
DOH Reports 1,513 New COVID Cases Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 1,513 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 219,288.
Siren Tests Scheduled For Tuesday
The monthly test of the all-hazard statewide outdoor warning siren system is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1.
Report: Astronomy Continues to Significantly Impact Hawaiʻi Economy
Astronomy in Hawaiʻi supports employment of 1,313 residents and had a total economic impact of $221 million on the state in 2019, according to a University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization update released Sunday, Jan. 30.
UH Cancer Researcher Leads $7M Nutrition Study on Hawaiʻi’s Diverse Population
The University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center was selected as one of 14 clinics and centers throughout the country to receive part of $170 million throughout five years from the National Institutes of Health for a new study, Nutrition for Precision Health, powered by the All of Us Research Program, to develop algorithms that predict individual responses to food and dietary pattern.
Humpback Whales Counted, Observed From Shorelines of Main Hawaiian Islands
Eighty-seven trained site leaders gathered data from the shores of the Big Island, Kaua‘i and O‘ahu during the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Count and from Maui during the Great Whale Count by Pacific Whale Foundation, the first of three coordinated whale counts between the two organizations in 2022.
Police: California Woman Found
The Kauaʿi Police Department said Sunday morning, Jan. 30, that a California woman who was previously reported as missing has been located.
Kaua‘i District Health Office Announces 106 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 106 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
DOH Reports 2,741 New COVID Cases Statewide Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 2,741 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 217,775. Seven new fatalities were reported.
Rockslide Update: Menehune Road Open During Non-Repair Hours
Road closures are scheduled for the affected area above the slope on Menehune Road, Monday through Friday, Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lane Closures on ‘Akuli Street, Hanamāʻulu Road Scheduled Jan. 31 to Feb. 11
Sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from Jan. 31 to Feb. 11, the Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC., announced.
