Kaua‘i News
Waste Collection Delayed For Multiple Kaua´i Communities
Trash collection service has been delayed to multiple Kaua´i communities on Monday, June 21.
Gas Prices Finally Leveling Off in Hawai´i
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week.
High Surf Advisory In Effect For All Hawaiian Islands
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
67 New Cases Statewide
A total of 2,420 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 513 have died.
Salvation Army ARC Monthly Donation Event Scheduled
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be onsite at the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhu‘e from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 2.
Hiker Suffers Ankle Injury, Rescued in Kōke‘e
A 30-year-old woman was rescued in Kōke‘e after suffering an ankle injury on the Awaʻawapuhi Trail.
70 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus Saturday.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: June 19-25
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced weekly lane closures on Kauai for June 19-25.
Hawai‘i Reports Three New COVID Deaths Friday
The state’s two-week average is 43 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 0.9%.
Hawaiʻi Opens ‘Safe Travels’ Connection With French Polynesia
Beginning Monday, travelers from French Polynesia will be added to Hawaiʻi’s Safe Travels Program.
Kailua Man Sentenced to 24 Years Prison for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering
An O‘ahu man who pleaded guilty in federal court in 2019 to drug trafficking charges was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison, Thursday, June 17.
Hawai‘i National Guard Scales Down COVID Response on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i National Guard is scaling down COVID-19 response operations on Kaua‘i now that the interisland quarantine has ended.
Lane closures Scheduled fo multiple sections on Kōloa, Maluhia Roads
Multiple sections of Kōloa and Maluhia Roads are scheduled for lane closures from June 21-25.
Momoa to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hawai´i actor Jason Momoa is in line to receive a special Hollywood honor.
No Tsunami Threat Expected in Hawai´i Following Earthquake
The National Weather Service said there is no projected tsunami threat to the state of Hawai´i following an earthquake on the Big Island Thursday afternoon.
4 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, June 17.
Young Navigators to Set Sail in Voyaging Canoes, Train for Future Journeys
Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will set sail again Friday, June 18, at approximately 12:30 p.m. for a two-week training voyage to Papahānaumokuākea.
Swimmer rescued at Lumaha‘i Beach in Critical Condition
A visitor is in critical condition after being rescued out of waters at Lumaha‘i Beach on Wednesday, June 16.
DOH Identifies 36 New COVID Infections
The state’s two-week average is 47 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.0%. A DOH map that tracks cases by district across all islands can be accessed on the department’s website.
State Funding Awarded to 2 Local Ag Businesses to Allow for Operation Expansion
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has awarded funds to six proposals totaling $1.5 million under the Grow Hawai`i Agriculture Initiative 2021, two of which went to Kaua‘i businesses.
