Kaua‘i News
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.
Trans-Pacific Travel Restrictions, Gathering Limits to be Lifted in July
Hawai´i will rollback more travel and gathering restrictions next month, as coronavirus vaccination rates continue to rise across all islands.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, June 24.
55 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 55 new cases of coronavirus statewide Thursday, bringing the overall total to 37,484. No new COVID-related deaths were reported.
Rob’s Good Times Grill to Host Second Pop-Up COVID Vaccination Clinic
Rob’s Good Times Grill will host its second pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic this weekend.
Native Hawaiian Health Care System Set to Receive Federal Funding
The Native Hawaiian Health Care System (NHHCS), which coordinates health care programs and services for Native Hawaiians on five of the Hawaiian Islands, will receive a total of $18.2 million in federal funding.
Search Teams Locate Missing Diver’s Equipment
Multiple agencies continued on Wednesday to search for 47-year-old Nelson Kupenes of Waimea.
7 New COVID 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 Wednesday, June 23.
DHHL Publishes Final EA for Anahola Settlement Plan
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has published its final Environmental Assessment (EA) with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Anahola Homestead Settlement Plan in the Kawaihau District.
Underweight Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup Rescued Off Midway Atoll
An endangered Hawaiian monk seal pup prematurely separated from its mother was rescued from Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and airlifted to Hawai‘i Island’s mammal hospital for treatment in Kailua-Kona.
Search For Diver Missing in Kaua‘i Waters Continues
The search remains ongoing and anyone with information about the missing diver is urged to call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711
New COVID Infections Continue Downward Trend
The state’s two-week average is 37 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
One New COVID Case Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, June 22.
Annual Rainbow Trout Fishing Season Now Open
Families gathered along the banks of Pu‘u Lua Reservoir at Kōkeʻe to participate in the opening weekend of the annual rainbow trout fishing season.
COVID-19 ‘Variant of Concern’ Spreading in Hawai‘i
The Delta variant, which was first detected in India, now makes up approximately 10% of all cases in the U.S.
Federal Funding to Aid Hawai‘i Airports in COVID Recovery
Federal funding is coming to aid Hawai‘i’s airports that experienced economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year.
Governor Announces Laundry List of 28 Bills up For Veto
Governor David Ige announced his Intent to Veto list Monday. It was not lacking for line items.
Authorities Search For Missing Diver on West Side of Kaua‘i
Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a missing diver on Monday at approximately 7:50 a.m.
Hawai´i Hotel Performance Bounces Back Meaningfully in May
Hawai´i’s quarantine order for travelers due to the COVID-19 pandemic began on March 26, 2020, which immediately resulted in dramatic declines for the hotel industry.
Hawai‘i Daily Virus Average Drops to Lowest Total This Year
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 14 new cases of coronavirus statewide Monday.
