Kaua‘i News

Single-Lane Closure Scheduled on Kaumualiʻi Highway for Brush Clearing

A single-lane closure for a portion of Kaumualiʻi Highway (Route 50) is scheduled next week, Nov. 29-30, for brushing clearing.

13 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Nov. 23.

52 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 52 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 86,991.

Join Nautilus Expedition at Marine National Monument for Virtual Exploration

The public is invited to join in an ocean exploration of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument’s seamounts through live-stream footage.

Building Permit System Offline for Maintenance 5 Days in December

The Department of Public Works Building Division is announcing that the Building Permit Electronic Plan Review System will be offline to users for required maintenance.   

DOH Reports 92 New Cases

The state’s seven-day average is now 113 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.

Kaua‘i Made Holiday Events Announced

For more information, please contact the Office of Economic Development at 241-4299 or email tmhaumea@kauai.gov.

No Excuses Campaign Begins

All four county police departments will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and/or saturation patrols. For the third year, the Maui Police Department will dedicate a checkpoint on Nov. 24 to the memory of Hannah Brown, who was 19 years old when she was killed by an impaired driver in 2019.

Four New COVID Related Deaths

A total of 4,981 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 1,002 have died.

Salvaged Acacia Koa Available at Auction

All interested applicants may contact Lance De Silva at lance.k.desilva@hawaii.gov for detailed information and auction packets.

COVID Booster Eligibility Expands

The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is adopting new guidelines from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19 booster vaccinations.

12 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Nov. 20.

DOH: Cumulative COVID Deaths Now Exceed 1K Statewide

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 218 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 86,522.

Ballots Sent Out For Prosecuting Attorney Special Primary Election

Ballots for the Prosecuting Attorney Special Primary Election have begun arriving in households and will continue to be delivered over the coming days.

Road Closures, Nov. 20 to Nov. 26

All projects are weather permitting.

16 New Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi

The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Nov. 19.

Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station Closed Nov. 22

The Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station and other services will be closed all day on Nov. 22.

DOH Reports 206 New COVID Cases Statewide

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 206 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 86,522.

NOAA Considers Marine Sanctuary Off Hawaiian Islands

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Friday, Nov. 19, it is initiating the process to consider designating the marine portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as a national marine sanctuary.

Sidewalk Construction Scheduled in Kapaʻa

A portion of Mailihuna Road will be closed from Nov. 22-26 for sidewalk construction.
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