Kaua‘i News
Kauaʻi Weekly Lane Closures: Dec. 11-17
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced road and lane closure for the week of Dec. 11-17. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
12 Cases of Omicron Variant hit O‘ahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) has detected 12 cases of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529, also known as the Omicron variant, on O‘ahu.
KPD Celebrates Promotion of 3 Officers
The Kaua‘i Police Department held a special ceremony Thursday to promote three officers at Kauaʿi Veterans Center in Līhu‘e.
Public Hearing Approved for Proposed New Rules for Lay Nets
The state will have a meeting and public hearing to establish a new annual lay net permit requirement and fee and other proposed changes to existing rules.
16 New COVID Cases Reported
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Dec. 10.
COVID Emergency Proclamation Extended
The 12th supplementary emergency proclamation was signed on Friday, Dec. 10 for the County of Kaua‘i in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Kaua‘i from the potential spread of COVID-19.
170 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 170 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 88,825. Six new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
COVID Booster Shots Now Available to Teens
On Thursday, Dec. 9, the Hawai‘i Department of Health, or DOH, announced that it had adopted expanded guidelines from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, on COVID-19 booster vaccinations involving the younger age group.
Monsanto to Plead Guilty to Illegally Using Pesticide in Hawai‘i
Monsanto Company agreed to plead guilty to 30 federal environmental crimes in connection to the use of pesticide on corn fields in Hawai‘i.
12 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 9.
Fireworks Permit Applications Available Online Starting Next Week
Fireworks permit applications will be available online only, starting Wednesday, Dec. 15.
143 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 143 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 88,655.
Monarch Butterflies Thriving in Hawaiʻi, Experts Say
In December 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stopped just short of declaring the monarch butterfly a threatened or endangered species because the migratory populations of the regal insect on the mainland have significantly declined.
Gov Appoints New Attorney General for State of Hawaiʻi
Holly T.M. Shikada was appointed by Gov. David Ige to succeed Clare Connors as Attorney General of the State of Hawaiʻi.
New Bus Passes Roll Out in January
The Kaua‘i Bus announced that a new and improved design for its 2022 monthly bus passes will take effect Jan. 1, 2022.
9 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 8.
72 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 72 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 88,440.
Weather Impacts Services at Transfer Stations
Current weather conditions are impacting services available at various transfer stations.
County Taking Proposals for Innovation Grants
The County of Kaua‘i’s Office of Economic Development is now requesting proposals for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Innovation Grants.
KPD Substation in Waimea Relocated
The Kauaʿi Police Department’s Waimea substation recently relocated to the Kauaʿi West Technology Center in Waimea at 9565 Kaumualiʿi Highway.
