Kaua‘i News
Libraries to Observe Presidents Day Holiday
In observance of Presidents Day, all state public libraries and library support offices will be closed Feb. 19-21.
The Greening of Wahiawā: UH Professor Turns Environmentally-Friendly Dream Into Reality
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa professor and several others recently lent a hand to a civic club on O’ahu in an effort to reforest the area surrounding a sacred monument.
Kaiser Offers Scholarships to Help Students Pursue Health Care Careers
Graduating Hawai’i high school seniors who want to pursue a career in the health care industry can get some help from Kaiser Permanente to further their education.
Hawaiʻi Phones Capture Data in Tonga Volcano Blast
The explosion of an volcano in mid-January in the island nation of Tonga was “heard” around the globe.
Nominations Sought For 2022 Outstanding Older Americans
Do you know someone 65 or older who deserves recognition for their work in the community?
Kaua‘i District Health Office Announces 40 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 40 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
State Reports 532 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 532 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 231,510. Four new fatalities were reported.
Report: 2 Deaths on Kauai’s State Highways in 2021
Two of the deaths occurred on Kaua‘i’s state highway roads. One was a motor vehicle operator while the other was a moped or scooter operator.
Navy Responds to Red Hill Controversy: We Will Continue to Comply With Probe
A day after Hawaii’s Congressional delegation announced plans to introduce legislation to shut down Red Hill, the Navy said it is complying with all investigative matters pertaining to the fuel leak that affected resident area drinking waters.
Kaua‘i Sees 64 New Cases Saturday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 64 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Feb. 12.
Hiker rescued on Kalalau Trail Friday
First responders rescued an injured 56-year-old California hiker on the Kalalau Trail on Friday.
11 Deaths, 740 New Cases Reported Saturday
The state Department of Health reported 740 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 230,978. Eleven new fatalities were reported.
Garden Isle Weekly Lane Closures: Feb.12-18
The state Department of Transportation announced the following land and road closures for the week of Feb. 12-18.
64 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 64 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Feb. 11.
Know Inspiring Kūpuna? Nominate Them for Recognition
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami and the Agency on Elderly Affairs are inviting the public to submit nominations for the 2022 Outstanding Older Americans recognition.
State Fines Waimea Asphalt Company $107K for Water Pollution Violation
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health fined a Kaua‘i asphalt company $107,500 for discharging pollutants into state waters without a permit or pollution control practices.
707 New Cases, 8 Deaths Reported Friday
The state Department of Health reported 707 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 230,238. Eight new fatalities were reported.
Voter Service Center for Prosecuting Attorney Special General Election Opens Today
The Voter Service Center for the Prosecuting Attorney Special General Election will be open beginning at 8 a.m., today in the basement of the Historic County Annex Building in Līhu‘e.
Kaua’i Quilt Show 2022 Kicks Off Today
Come see some masterpieces of quilting during the Kaua’i Quilt Show 2022 this weekend in Līhuʻe.
Voter Service Center to Open For Special Election of Prosecuting Attorney
Voting in the special election for county prosecuting attorney begins at the end of this week.
