Kaua‘i News
Ige Allows Virtual Public Meetings to Continue as COVID Cases Rise
Gov. David Ige last week signed an emergency proclamation temporarily suspending an upcoming provision in the state’s Sunshine Law that would have mandated public meetings accommodate for at least one in-person location.
Portion of Kūhiō Highway Closed; Flood Watch in Effect
The county reports a portion of Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is closed as a flood watch remains in effect for the majority of the day on Kaua‘i.
State Reports 3,178 New Cases of COVID on Sunday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,178 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 118,820. No new fatalities were reported.
No Lane Closures Planned Jan. 1-7
The Department of Transportation stated in its weekly road closure report that no lanes are planned for the Garden Isle during the week of Jan. 1-7. All plans are subject to change, however.
It’s a Boy! First Baby of 2022 Born to Princeville Couple
Reef Hihimanu Seager was born to Dakota Barnett and Del Seager, of Princeville, at 7:58 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 at Wilcox Medical Center, making him the first newborn of the New Year on the Garden Isle.
New Shark Rules Take Effect Today
The State of Hawai‘i reminded residents that beginning today, Saturday, Jan. 1, it will be illegal to knowingly capture, entangle, or kill any species of shark in state marine waters.
Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau Under Flood Watch Through Tonight
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible on Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau and O‘ahu through late tonight, the National Weather Service stated Saturday morning.
2,710 New Cases, 4 Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 2,710 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 115,6422. Four new fatalities were reported.
Schools Set to Return to In-Person Learning After Holiday Break Amid COVID Surge
Public schools are set to return to full in-person instruction during the second semester that begins next week, officials confirmed.
154 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 154 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Dec. 31.
Hanalei Bridge Closed Due to Flooding
Kūhiʻō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is closed due to flooding.
DOH Reports 3,290 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,290 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 112,932.
Flood Advisory in Effect This Morning on Kauaʻi
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for areas of Kauaʻi until 8 a.m.
Warning Test Set for Morning of Jan. 3
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 3 at 11:45 a.m.
Road Work Slated on Po‘ipū Road near Kōloa Elementary School Jan. 3-21
A portion of Po‘ipū Road will be under construction from Jan. 3-21 for the Kōloa Safe Routes to School Project.
Hanalei Transfer Station Closed Remainder of Thursday
Due to electrical issues, the Hanalei refuse transfer station is closed for the remainder of today.
Lane Closures Scheduled in Hanamāʻulu
Sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from Jan. 4-7.
142 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 142 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 30.
Visitor Spending Still Down Compared to Booming 2019
Visitor spending in November was down compared to pre-pandemic year of 2019, but it still blew 2020 out of the water.
Kapa‘a Transfer Station Closed Thursday
Due to muddy conditions, green waste is closed at the Kapa‘a refuse transfer station, the County of Kauai reported on Thursday, Dec. 30.
