Kaua‘i News
Menehune Road Could Reopen Before the End of the Month, Officials Say
Menehune Road in Waimea is expected to remain fully closed until further notice, with a possibility of reopening before the end of January.
First Hearing on Bill to Raise Minimum Wage Set for Monday
The Senate Committee on Labor, Culture and the Arts, led by Oʻahu Sen. Brian Taniguchi, is set to hold a legislative hearing on a bill that would raise the minimum wage to $18.00 by 2026.
269 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 269 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 21.
4,473 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 4,473 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 195,151.
Staffing Issues Force Temporary Closures of Recycling, Scrap Metal Services
Staffing issues force temporary closures of Kaua‘i Community Recycling Services in Kīlauea and Puhi Metals in Puhi.
Whale Sanctuary Advisory Council to Meet Virtually Jan. 28
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary advisory council will meet virtually on Friday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
High Surf Warning Issued for North- West-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, for north- and west-facing shores.
Closures Planned on Several Roadways Next Week
The county Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC. announced Thursday that lane closures for portions of Mailihuna Road and Kawaihau Road and the full closure of a part of Hau‘a‘ala Road are planned for next week.
Lawmakers Urge Biden to Approve Disaster Declaration Request for Kona Low Damages
Hawai‘i’s congressional delegation in Washington is urging President Joe Biden to approve a request from Gov. David Ige for a presidential disaster declaration in connection with the Kona low storm that ransacked portions of the state in December.
West Kaua‘i Job Fair Set For Feb. 2
The West Kaua‘i Job Fair will be held on Feb. 2, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Hanapēpē United Church of Christ located at 4481 Kona Road, The Office of Economic Development announced.
257 New Cases Identified on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 257 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Jan. 20.
U.S. Coast Guard Schedules Boom Operations at Nawiliwili Harbor
The launch ramp and wharfage area at Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor inlet will be temporarily shut down next week as the U.S. Coast Guard conducts boom operations.
5,911 New COVID Cases, 9 Deaths Reported Thursday
The state Department of Health reported 5,911 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 190,678. Nine new fatalities were reported.
Nearly 400 Trees Planted on Kaua‘i as Part of ReTree Hawai‘i Project
More than 360 trees were planted on Kaua‘i in November thanks to a project by Lā Ho‘oulu Paemoku/ReTree Hawai‘i.
Kapa‘a Recycling Site Closed Today
Due to staffing issues, the Kaua‘i Community Recycling Services (KRCS) Kapa‘a site, located at 962 Kipuni Way, will be closed today, Jan. 20.
4 KCCC Inmates Test Negative for COVID
Four inmates at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center received negative COVID test results and one employee has recovered, according to the state Department of Public Safety.
Lane Closure Planned for Portion of Ōma‘o Road
The county Department of Public Works and contractor Maui Kupuno Builders announced Wednesday that a lane closure on part of Ōma‘o Road will be necessary later this month as road repaving work continues.
Kaua‘i District Health Office Announces 335 New COVID Cases Wednesday
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 335 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Lane Closures Scheduled in Hanamāʻulu for Work to Pedestrian Access to Nearby School
Lane closures are scheduled in Hanamāʻulu starting Monday, Jan. 24, for construction work improvements to pedestrian access to a nearby elementary school.
Missing Diver Reported Off Poʻipū Found Uninjured
First responders located a missing diver uninjured in waters off Poiʻpū near the dive spot known as Koloa Landing on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
