Kaua‘i News
Water Restored to Customers on Hanapēpē Road
Water services were restored to customers on Hanapēpē Road as of Thursday afternoon, June 3. Customers may resume normal water use.
Pop-Up COVID Clinics Scheduled Over Next 3 Weekends
More pop-up vaccine clinics are scheduled around Kaua‘i throughout the month of June.
Report Marine Debris on New State Hotline
The battle against marine debris has become a statewide concerted effort with a new hotline now available to Hawai‘i residents who can report derelict fishing gear, like nets, responsible for entangling marine life like turtles and humpback whales.
Half of Kaua‘i Residents Fully Vaccinated Against COVID
More than half of Kaua‘i residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Mayor Derek SK Kawakami announced during the county’s bi-weekly COVID update Thursday, June 3.
Joint Warrant Sweep Operation Yields 11 Arrests
A warrant sweep operation with Kauai Police Department, in partnership with the US Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, yielded 11 arrests.
DOH Reports One New Death Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 45 new cases of coronavirus Thursday.
Kawakami Declares June Pride Month on Kaua‘i
Throughout the United States, the month of June is celebrated as LGBTQ Pride Month which brings awareness to the ongoing fight for dignity and equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community.
First responders Conduct Multiple Air Rescues in Kalalau area, Kōke‘e
Several hikers were air rescued out of the Kalalau area and Kōke‘e on Wednesday, June 2.
OHA to Distribute Over $1 Million in COVID Relief to Native Hawaiians
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is releasing more than $1 million in grants to help Native Hawaiians impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawai´i Returns Thousands of Vaccine Doses, Citing Decreased Demand
The Hawai´i Department of Health is expected to roll out a vaccination incentive program in the coming days to try and drum up more demand for the shot.
Water Remains Off for Portion of Hanapēpē Road, Mainline Work Ongoing
A water service shutdown on a portion of Hanapēpē Road remains in place until further notice due to additional work required on the mainline.
DOW Appoints New Deputy Manager-Engineer
The Department of Water’s interim Manager and Chief Engineer Mark R. Knoff appointed Judith A. Hayducsko as the Deputy Manager-Engineer of the Department of Water (DOW) effective June 1, 2021.
Kapaa Swimming Pool to Close Temporarily for Maintenance
The Kapa‘a swimming pool will have modified hours today due to pool maintenance.
DOH Reports 25 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 25 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday.
UH Chosen to Lead New NOAA Marine Research Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced, Tuesday, June 1, it has selected the University of Hawai‘i to host NOAA’s Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (CIMAR).
Virtual Talk Story Highlights Concerns Over Kaua’i Forest Birds
Hosting its 4th virtual “Forest Friday” conversation on June 4, the Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee (KISC) and Kauaʻi Forest Bird Recovery Project (KFBRP) plan to address dwindling forest bird populations on Kaua’i.
Coast Guard Rescues Four Overboard Mariners
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Kimball rescued four mariners off Portlock after they had fallen overboard from their vessel Sunday.
Shark Sighting at Po‘ipū Beach Park
No swimming at Po‘ipū Beach Park is advised until further notice due to a shark sighting today.
DOH Reports 56 New Cases of COVID Tuesday
The state’s two-week average is 55 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
