Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i District Health Office: 53 New COVID Cases Reported Sunday
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 53 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
DOH Reports 916 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 916 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 226,451. Four new fatalities were reported.
Surf Advisory Extended
A high surf advisory, with surf 14 to 18 feet, was extended until 6 p.m. Sunday for north-facing shores of Ni‘ihau, Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Moloka‘i and Maui, the National Weather Serviced cautioned Saturday afternoon.
Governors’ Program Seeking Young Leaders
The deadline is approaching for young adults to apply to the Western Governors’ Leadership Institute – a program that recognizes and promotes young leaders in western states.
Kaua‘i District Health Office: 121 New Cases
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 121 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Feb. 5.
18 Deaths Reported Saturday
The state Department of Health reported 1,278 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 225,535. Eighteen new fatalities were reported.
Weekly Road Closures: Feb. 5-11
The state Department of Transportation announced the following lane closures for the week of Feb. 5-11. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Rockslide Update: Normal Refuse Collection Service Starts Monday
Officials are announcing the following updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.
Bill Aims to Require Certain Homes to Convert From Cesspools to Septic
A bill proposing to require certain homes with cesspools to convert or connect to a septic system by a year after their sale is moving through the legislative process, with the goal to protect Hawai‘i’s ground and surface waters.
Hā‘ena Meeting Cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting scheduled for Feb 11. on the Hā‘ena Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area (CBSFA) has been postponed until a later date, the Department of Land and Natural Resources announced Friday.
Kaua‘i Sees 118 New Cases Friday
Today’s cases bring the number of active cases to 548, with 13 hospitalized, and 10,871 cumulative cases.
10 Deaths, 1,192 New Cases Reported Friday
The state Department of Health reported 1,192 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 224,257. Ten new fatalities were reported.
Kaua‘i Bus Announces New Stop, Schedule Changes
The Kaua‘i Bus announced Thursday, Feb. 3, that multiple changes are planned to routes 100 and 30, including a new bus stop in ‘Ele‘ele Nani.
State Announces 5 COVID Cases Among Inmates at KCCC
The state Department of Public Safety on Thursday, Feb. 3, announced five positive COVID-19 cases among inmates at Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Memory of Kanoho
U.S. and state flags throughout Hawaiʻi will fly at half-staff Friday, Feb. 4, to pay respect to a former Kauaʻi statesman.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Portions of Kaua’i, Ni’ihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Straub, Wilcox Medical Centers Recognized Nationally For Surgical Excellence
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program recognized Straub Medical Center and Wilcox Medical Center for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2020.
Deadline Nears for HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Applications
High school students who will graduate this year and are interested in Hawai‘i Medical Service Association’s Kaimana scholarships have just a few weeks left to apply for this year’s awards.
Kaua‘i Sees 151 New Cases Thursday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 151 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Feb. 3.
3 Deaths, 1,532 New Cases Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 1,532 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 223,065. Three new fatalities were reported.
