Kauai News
Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Mainland Travel
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Viewer Video: Sleepy Hawaiian Monk Seal at Sunset
Heleana Joy saw her first Hawaiian Monk Seal since her move to Kaua‘i in January.
Governor, First Lady, Cabinet and Staff Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations
The governor, first lady, cabinet and staff received the Moderna vaccine and are scheduled for their second dose in late March.
OP-ED: We Can’t All be Heroes, But We Can All Wear Masks
Wearing a mask might save a life, maybe even yours.
Governor Ige Orders Flags at Half-staff
Today the US marks a half-million COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began.
Daily Virus Total Remains Low at 52 Monday
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Hotel Numbers Still Low Despite ‘Resort Bubble’ Program
In January 2021, Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported continued declines.
Kaua‘i Under High Surf Advisory Through Weekend
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
68 New Cases Reported
The state’s two-week average is 42 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.0%.
Partial Lane Closure on Nonou Road in Kapa’a
Partial one-lane road closure is being implemented on Nonou Road.
DOH Reports 59 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 59 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 27,107.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: Feb. 20-26
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for the week of Feb. 20-26.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Entire Island
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the Island of Kaua‘i.
Hanalei Bridge Open to 1 Lane of Traffic
Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is open to one lane of traffic after flash flooding on Friday closed the road for several hours.
More HI Residents to ‘Soon’ Become Eligible For Vaccine
Vaccination eligibility is about to expand in Hawai‘i to a slightly younger demographic.
Python, Iguana Found in Honolulu This Week
The Honolulu Police Department captured a live ball python in a residential neighborhood in Aiea earlier this week.
Hawai‘i Considers ‘Magic Mushrooms’ as Medicine
A proposal to decriminalize “magic mushrooms” will be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning at the State Capitol.
Flash Flood Warning Issued Through the Afternoon
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the entire island of Kaua‘i until 4 p.m.
Former DOE Employee Arrested on Suspicion of Child Sex Assault
Kauaʿi police have arrested a 65-year-old Kalāheo man suspected of sexually assaulting a minor.
Kawakami Signs Proclamation Extending Disaster Relief Period
The Mayor’s seventh supplementary emergency proclamation authorizes the County of Kaua‘i to take immediate action to mitigate the potential impacts of COVID-19.
