Kaua‘i News
All Public School Students to Receive Free Meals During Upcoming School Year
All Hawai‘i public school students will receive free breakfast and lunch meals for the entirety of the upcoming 2021-22 school year, officials announced Thursday, July 15.
Upcoming Virtual Meeting for Hanalei Base Yard Office and Garage Project
The public is invited to attend a virtual meeting later this month regarding the Hanalei Base Yard Office and Garage project.
2 Kaua‘i Hospitals Set to Receive Federal Funding
Two Kaua‘i hospitals are set to receive federal funding from the American Rescue Plan.
7 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 14.
22 Kaua‘i Residents Diagnosed With COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, July 13.
Salvation Army Schedules Monthly Donation Event
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will host its monthly donation event on July 30.
COVID Hospitalizations on Rise Across Multiple Islands
The state’s two-week average is 63 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.3%.
Hanalei Transfer Station Not Taking Scrap Metal
Scrap metal is not being accepted at the Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station for the next few days due to improvements being made at the facility.
Kaiser to Distribute $300K in Hawai´i to Combat Asian Hate
Kasier Permanente on Monday, July 12, announced an initiative to combat racism against people of Asian descent.
Fees Coming in August For Some Forms Vehicle Disposal
Residents can still dispose of their vehicles free of charge by properly junking their cars through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Island-Wide Rise in COVID-19 Cases Continues
Monday’s cases bring the number of active cases to 33, with one hospitalized, and 469 cumulative cases.
Lifeguard Tower to Close Monday, County Says
Updates will be provided if the tower reopens before the day is through.
100th Anniversary of Hawaiian Homes Commission Act
To mark the law’s 100th anniversary, Lewis and CNHA Senior Vice President Mehanaokala Hind were among about 100 people who participated in a weekend long commemoration.
Distressed Swimmers Rescued From Wailua
At approximately 2 p.m., three swimmers were reported in distress in rough waters behind the Wailua Golf Course near the area known as Marine Camp.
UH Awarded $2.85M Grant for Native Hawaiian Youth
The program will strategically partner with 20 schools, spanning four complex areas, all with high populations of Native Hawaiian students.
Hawai‘i Sees Triple Digit Cases Sunday
A total of 2,524 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 521 have died.
Wailua Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Bypass
Anyone with questions may contact the Department of Public Works at 241-4992.
Free AARP Hawai`i Disaster Webinars
These webinars are free and you do not have to be an AARP member or of AARP age to attend.
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected in Hawai`i For First Time in 25 Years
This is the first detection of the disease in a cattle herd in Hawai`i since an outbreak of bTB on Moloka`i 25 years ago.
