Kaua‘i News
County Liquor Control Managers Certification Course, Exam Moves Online
The Department of Liquor Control has opted to begin offering the managers certification course and exam online only due to the spike in COVID cases on the island.
Update: Next Food Distribution for Stranded Residents Friday
Officials announced a number of updates for the Waimea community affected by the rockslide that occurred on Menehune Road on Jan. 4.
HIDOE Aligns With CDC Guidelines, Shortening Isolation and Quarantine Periods for COVID-19
COVID-19 Isolation and quarantine times for students and staff within Hawaiʻi public schools was reduced to five days for those who meet certain conditions, state officials announced Tuesday, Jan. 11.
243 New Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 243 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Daily Demand Causing Testing Sites to Hit Capacity Quickly
High demand for COVID-19 tests during the state’s current case surge has caused County of Kaua‘i testing sites to hit their caps quickly of late.
2,929 New Cases Reported Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 2,929 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 150,028. No new fatalities were reported.
NOAA: One of the Wettest Decembers in Half Century
It was one of the wettest Decembers in the last 50 years, with some areas on the Garden Isle receiving more than 200% of their average.
Lane Closures on ‘Akuli Street, Hanamāʻulu Road Scheduled Through Jan. 21
Sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures on weekdays through Jan. 21, the Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC. stated.
High Surf Warning Extended for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf warning till 6 a.m. Wednesday for north- and west-facing shores on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
Update: Menehune Road Closed 3 Weeks; Emergency Road Opened
Menehune Road is expected to remain fully closed for roughly three weeks, until the slope above the roadway can be stabilized and is deemed safe for daily passing. Contractors will continue to work seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., until the slope is stabilized.
Watch: Kawakami Provides COVID-19 Update
Kauaʻi County records its highest seven-day case average of 164 COVID cases per day since the onset of the pandemic nearly two years ago.
County Offices to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, county offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17.
Actor Jason Momoa Stars in Latest Hawai‘i Public Service Announcement
Jason Momoa, Warner Bros. Pictures, and the Hawai‘i State Film Office produced a Mālama Hawai‘i public service announcement to give back to Momoa’s beloved home.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Koloa Landing
A brown water advisory has been issued at Koloa Landing on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i District Health Office: 82 New Cases Monday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 82 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 10.
State Reports 3,875 New Cases Monday
The state Department of Health reported 3,875 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 147,099. No new fatalities were reported.
59-Year-Old Man Airlifted Off Kalepa Ridge Trail
A Kauaʻi man was airlifted off Kalepa Ridge Trail Līhu‘e after reportedly having difficulty breathing on Saturday, Jan. 8.
Kaua‘i District Health Office Announces 187 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 187 new COVID-19 cases Sunday.
Lane Closures Planned on Kūhiō Highway near Kapa‘a Safeway
The county Department of Public Works says construction scheduled from Jan. 10-14 on Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of Safeway in Kapa‘a will result in lane closures.
High Surf Warning Extended Until Monday Morning
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the high surf warning in effect for portions of Kaua’i and Ni’ihau.
