Kaua‘i News
159 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 159 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Jan. 26.
DOH Reports 2,050 New COVID Cases Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 2,050 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 208,887.
DPS: 2 Inmates, 2 Staff Members at KCCC Test Positive for COVID
COVID-19 testing is continuously being conducted in the state’s prisons and jails as well as in the contracted Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, Ariz.
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Wilcox Medical Center Blesses New Generators
These new generators will increase Wilcox’s power capacity to provide uninterrupted electrical energy in the event of an emergency.
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Second Installment of 2021-22 Real Property Taxes Due Next Month
County officials are reminding Kaua‘i property owners that the second installment of real property taxes for the 2021-22 tax year are due Tuesday, Feb. 22.
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Menehune Road Reopens to All Traffic
Because rock scaling work has been completed, Menehune Road in Waimea reopened to all traffic on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
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Lane Closures Planned Along Portions of Ōma‘o Road
Ōma‘o Road will be closed at Kōloa Road to all northbound traffic. Only southbound traffic from Kaumuali‘i Highway will be allowed through the work zone.
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186 New Cases Reported on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 186 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
High Levels of Bacteria Detected in Lydgate Park Waters
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health is retesting Lydgate Park waters after high levels of bacteria were detected this morning, Jan. 25, during routine beach monitoring.
Hawai‘i Hotel Revenues Continue to Close in on Pre-Pandemic Levels
Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported substantially higher revenue per available room, average daily rate, and occupancy in December 2021 compared to December 2020 when the state’s quarantine order for travelers due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in dramatic declines for the hotel industry, according to data provided by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Water Service Shut Down in Wailua Homesteads
Water service was turned off in Wailua Homesteads as the Department of Water conducts water line repairs.
Road Resurfacing Scheduled Along Ala Kalanikaumaka
The Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupuno Builders announce preparation and road resurfacing work along Ala Kalanikaumaka are scheduled in Koloa
1,904 New Cases Reported Statewide Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 1,904 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 206,837. No new fatalities were reported.
UH Cancer Center Study Examines COVID Effects on Mental Health, Tobacco Use Among Young Adults
“This is an important new project and represents the kind of innovative behavioral cancer prevention research we conduct at the UH Cancer Center.” — Joe Ramos, the center’s interim director
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Office of Economic Development Invites Public to Comment on Innovation Grant Proposals
The county Office of Economic Development invites the public to review and comment on the recently received proposals for fiscal year 2021-22 Innovation Grants.
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8 Inmates at KCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Monday reported that 8 inmates at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhu‘e have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Distribution of Free COVID Home Tests Begins
The county, in partnership with the state Department of Health, is handing out 15,000 free COVID home self-test kits this week. Distribution began Monday.
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Minimum Wage Hike Passes First Vote – But Still Long Way Before Becoming Law
The proposal to increase Hawai‘i’s minimum wage to $18 by 2026 passed its first hurdle Monday, Jan. 24, but it still has more to clear before becoming law.
High Surf Advisory Extended for Portions of Kaua’i, Ni’ihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended a high surf advisory in effect for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
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Kapaʿa Man Faces Multiple Drug, Weapons Charges
Kauaʿi police on Jan. 19 arrested 58-year-old Paul Bun Chung Say of Kapaʿa for numerous charges.
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