Kaua‘i News
DOH Investigating COVID Cluster Linked to Honolulu Nightclub
The state Department of Health is investigating 30 COVID-19 cases among patrons and employees of The Republik nightclub in Honolulu.
Health Office Announces 10 New COVID Cases Sunday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
State Reports 972 New COVID Cases Sunday
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 972 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 92,746. Two new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
New Federal Funding to Be Used for Road, Bridge Improvements
New federal funding from the recently signed bipartisan infrastructure bill will be allocated to improve the state’s roadways and bridges.
1 COVID Case Confirmed in Latest Jail Tests
Only one Hawai‘i correctional staff tested positive for COVID-19 after the latest round of testing, the Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety said during its latest update on Friday.
16 New Cases on Kaua‘i, all Residents
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health, Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Dec. 18.
Kaua‘i Self Help Center Celebrates 10 Years
Commemorating Hawai‘i’s signature initiative to improve access to justice for all, members of the Garden Island legal community celebrated the Kaua‘i Self-Help Center’s 10th anniversary.
COVID Case Surge Continues Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 707 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 91,774. Three new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
Kaua‘i Road Closures: Dec. 18-24
The following list is for lane closures on Kaua‘i for the week of Dec. 18-24.
County Announces Christmas Closures
In observance of the Christmas holiday, county offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 24. Regular business hours will resume Dec. 27.
Partial Lane Closures Planned on Portion of Po‘ipū Road
A change in traffic flow is expected on part of Po‘ipū Road near Kōloa Elementary School because of construction work.
Omicron Variant at Heart of Hawaiʻi’s Latest COVID ‘Surge,’ Officials Say
Hawaiʻi officials urged people to take extra precautions as the state grapples with a staggering surge in COVID-19 cases right before the holidays, a time of year families and friends come together in large groups.
Hawaiʻi National Guard Joint Task Force to be Reestablished as COVID-19 Cases Rise
The Hawaiʻi National Guard canceled today’s ceremony marking the drawdown of the Hawaiʻi National Guard Joint Task Force (HING JTF) that supported COVID-19 response.
District Health Office Announces 9 New COVID Cases
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.
Staggering Spike in New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 797 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 91,067. Two new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
Lane closures on Mailihuna, Kawaihau roads scheduled Dec. 20-23
The Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC., announced that a portion of Mailihuna Road will be closed from Dec. 20 to Dec. 23, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for sidewalk construction and roadway excavation.
Ironman says it’s Committed to Hawai‘i, But Other Venues are Asking About Hosting Championship Race
The Ironman World Championship will return to Kona in 2022 after a two-year break, albeit under a different format. In October, Hawai‘i’s famous race will hit Kona’s water and streets not once, but twice, Oct. 6 and 8, 2022.
13 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 16.
Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Coral Reefs Advances
U.S. Sens. Brian Schatz and Mazie K. Hirono, both Democrats from Hawai‘i, were joined by their across-the-aisle peers, Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) in applauding the Senate Committee on Commerce’s unanimous passage of their Restoring Resilient Reefs Act of 2021 (S. 46).
COVID Cases Climb With Nearly 400 New Infections Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 395 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 90,270.
