Kauai News
Male Visitor Diagnosed With COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
‘Day at the Capitol’ Recognizes the Developmentally Disabled
Hawai‘i’s annual day of recognition highlighting those citizens with developmental disabilities is going virtual this year.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Thursday Afternoon
A flash flood watch has been issued starting at 6 p.m.
‘Vaccine Passport’ to Offer Quarantine Alternative
Lt. Gov. Josh Green said he is hopeful the program will include mainland travel by May 1.
VIDEO: Mother/Calf Humpback Pairs Abound in Hawaiʻi
Thousands of humpback whales return to Hawaiian waters each year to breed, give birth, and nurse their young.
Health Dept Notes 35 New Cases of COVID Monday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 53 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
48 New Cases Statewide
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 53 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of .9%.
71 Cases of COVID Reported Saturday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 56 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
Kaua‘i County to Now Offer Free COVID-19 Testing
Kaua‘i County, in partnership with the Kaua‘i District Health Office, will now provide free COVID-19 testing on weekdays in Līhuʻe for anyone without symptoms.
HB1286 Passes Second Reading, Moves to Committee for Further Discussion
A measure that would create a statewide policy to the safe travels program for COVID-19 passed its second reading on the House floor, Friday, Feb. 12, and has been referred to the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs (JHA) Committee.
No New COVID-19 Cases Reported on the Garden Island
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 26,743. One new COVID-related death was reported.
High Surf Warning for North- and West-Facing Shores
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 p.m., Saturday.
Vandalism, Illegal Camping Reported at Polihale State Park
Vandalism and illegal camping was reported at Polihale State Park days after lineal descendants from the area pleaded with the public to kōkua the area and follow rules and laws designed to protect its natural and cultural resources.
House to Take Up Second Reading of HB1286
A measure that would create a statewide policy to the safe travels program for COVID-19 is going before the House floor for second reading today, Feb. 12.
Vandalism Plagues Princeville Makai Golf Club
Seven of the nine greens on Princeville Makai Golf Club’s Woods Course were torn up this past week causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Rainfall Summary for January 2021
The second half of January saw the weather pattern over the North Pacific change significantly.
New $200M Rental Assistance Plan in Effect Soon
Priority will be given to households in which the annual income is at or below 50% of area median income.
Missing Fisherman Found Dead at Ahukini Landing
A missing fisherman was found dead Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Ahukini Landing.
Recovery Support for Hawai‘i Small Businesses Offered by DBEDT
Some events have registration deadlines.
DOH Reports 56 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 56 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday, raising the statewide total to 26,584.
