Kaua‘i News
Pilots in Stable Condition After Making Emergency Water Landing Off West O‘ahu
Two pilots are currently in stable condition after they were rescued offshore when their Transair 737 Boeing cargo plane went down off West O‘ahu.
2 Injured After Boeing 737 Cargo Plane Crashes Off West O‘ahu
A cargo plane that crashed in the waters off West O‘ahu this morning has left one pilot in critical condition and another in serious condition.
Merrie Monarch Craft Fair Lives Online
The Merrie Monarch Festival is known not just for the celebration of hula, but the local artists who share Hawaiian culture through the clothes they make, the woods they carve and the jewelry they create.
Watch: Mayor Addresses Recent Spike in COVID Cases
The Kaua‘i County mayor continues to urge residents to receive a COVID-19 vaccine following an uptick in cases over the past two days.
Three Hawai´i Gun Safety Bills Become Law
One bill targets the production and ownership of ghost guns, while the others aim to protect keiki and kūpuna, respectively.
Hawai´i Final State in US Still Enforcing COVID-19 Restrictions
Hawai´i will consider opening up entirely before hitting the previously stated 70% vaccination goal for residents, depending on a variety of factors.
DOH Identifies 49 New Coronavirus Infections
The state’s two-week average is 40 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
7 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, July 1.
Hawai‘i to Receive Millions to Build Electric Bus Fleet
Millions of dollars in new federal money is heading to Hawai‘i’s neighbor islands to build up a cleaner system of public transportation.
County Officials Caution Safety Over Fourth of July Weekend
County officials are reminding everyone to stay safe this holiday weekend as the nation celebrates the Fourth of July.
Hawai‘i’s Vaccination Incentive Campaign Extended Through August
The campaign reportedly had a positive impact on projected models of continued inoculation across the Hawaiian Islands.
Kaua‘i Tallies 11 New COVID Cases Wednesday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
New Contraflow Schedule for Kūhiō Highway Starts July 3
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced modified Saturday contraflow hours on Kūhiō Highway beginning Saturday, July 3.
Hiker Rescued in Wailua After Falling Off Trail Ledge
A hiker was rescued off of Sleeping Giant Trail in Wailua after slipping and falling 30 feet Tuesday, June 29.
DOH Reports 33 New Cases of Virus Tuesday
The state’s two-week average is 41 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Test of Statewide Warning System Set For July
If you hear this siren tone in circumstances other than a test, follow emergency information and instructions provided by official government channels.
May Visitor Arrivals to Hawai´i Nearly 75% of Pre-Pandemic Total
Prior to the pandemic, Hawai´i experienced record-level visitor expenditures and arrivals in 2019, and in the first two months of 2020.
Land Board Approves Integrated Community-Based Management of Hāʻena State Park
A community-based management partnership at Hāʻena State Park is finally in place after 20 years of Hāʻena communities’ efforts to fully participate in the protection and management of the area.
Wild Pigs Take Toll on Local Species in Hawaiʻi
The team of researchers hope that these findings will shed light on the magnitude of threat wild pigs pose to global biodiversity when compared to other problematic species.
County Announces Independence Day Closures
In observance of Independence Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, along with several other sites.
