Kaua‘i News
Plum Harvest at Kōke‘e State Park Begins in July
Harvesting permits are free and available at the park’s headquarters.
KFD Releases Brush Fire Prevention Guidelines
A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
DOH Reports Lower Virus Counts Monday
The state’s two-week average is 40 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Fees Coming to Hāʻena State Park as Part of New Reservation System
Hawai´i will implement a new reservation system at Hāʻena State Park.
HTA Releases Results of Visitor Survey Amid Pandemic
The Hawai´i Tourism Authority (HTA) on Monday, June 28 released the results of its most recent visitor expereience tracking study.
Veterans Foundation and AARP Deliver Veterans Summit
The seminars will help veterans get answers to questions about benefits and important issues.
Three New Kaua‘i Cases
3 new cases were reported on Kaua‘i Sunday, with 117 active cases and six people hospitalized.
$5 Million in New Rental Assistance Available to All Native Hawaiians
This round of relief funding is available to all Native Hawaiians whether or not they are on the DHHL Waiting List.
KPD Officer Commended for Assistance in Burglary Investigation
The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) recognized Patrol Services Bureau Officer Derrick Kelley as Officer of the Month during June’s Police Commission meeting.
31st Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference Coming Up in October
The 31st Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference will be both virtual and in-person this year.
64 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 64 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the overall total to 37,596. Two new COVID-related deaths were reported.
3 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, June 26.
Merrie Monarch Hula Festival Underway
Hula hālau (hula school) participants from across the world have been taking the stage at the iconic Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium in Hilo for the past couple of days to participate in the 58th Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.
PVS Crew Discover Parts of Shipwreck at Lalo
Two large anchors discovered in the French Frigate Shoals by voyaging canoe crew members of the Hikianalia are thought to be remains of an old whaling ship from the 1800s.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Kōloa Road, Maluhia Road
Multiple sections of Kōloa and Maluhia Roads are scheduled to be closed starting next week for various road work projects.
State Identifies 48 New Infections Friday
The state’s two-week average is 43 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.
KPD’s 94th Recruit Class Graduates
The Kaua‘i Police Department held a small outdoor ceremony on Thursday, June 24, for its 94th Police Recruit Class graduates.
Hawai´i Vacation Rental Demand Surges in May
Vacation rental demand across the Hawaiian Islands was back in a big way in May.
Three Clean Transportation Bills Signed Into Law Thursday
Three House bills that support Hawaiʻi’s transition to clean ground transportation were signed into law Thursday by Governor David Ige.
