Kaua‘i News
State to Receive Nearly $50M in Federal Funding to Support Hawaiʻi Airports
New federal funding is headed to Hawaiʻi to support airport infrastructure projects, Sen. Brian Schatz announced Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Incentive Program Lifts Inmate Vaccination Numbers
An incentive program offered by the state Department of Public Safety has helped increase vaccinations among inmates.
State Marks One Year Anniversary of First COVID Vaccinations
It’s been one year since COVID-19 vaccinations began in Hawai‘i, and the state marked the anniversary by saying thank you to those who have made it possible to safely administer more than 2.4 million of the shots.
Nēnē Goose Hit by Car on Big Island Dies
State officials confirm the death of one of Hawai‘i’s state birds, the nēnē goose, over the weekend after it was reportedly struck by a vehicle in Waikoloa.
State Seeks District Court Per Diem Judges
Applications are being accepted for per diem judges for District Family Court and/or District Court of the 5th Circuit.
6 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Closure Scheduled on Kaumualiʻi Highway for Pedestrian Overpass Project
A two-lane closure is scheduled for a portion of Kaumualiʻi Highway, also known as Route 50, next week to allow work on the pedestrian overpass project in ʻEleʻele.
DOH Reports 282 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 282 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 89,875.
Update: Kua Road Cleared of Fallen Tree
The Public Works Roads Division crew has cleared Kua Road of a fallen tree.
$37M Coming to Rural Hawai‘i Health Care Providers
Nearly 400 health care providers in Hawai‘i will receive $36,994,939 in federal funding to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and continue providing health care for families across the state.
9 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Dec. 14.
DOH Reports 214 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 214 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 89,593.
Kua Road Closed in Lāwa‘i
Due to a fallen tree, a portion of Kua Road near Nalohia Place in Lāwa‘i is closed. Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative and County of Kaua‘i Road Division crews are on the scene. Updates will be given when road reopens.
No Tsunami Threat Following ‘Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 occurred at approximately 5:20 PM HST in the vicinity of Flores Sea, near Maumere, Indonesia.
Fireworks Permits Available Wednesday
Kaua‘i Fire Department officials are reminding the public that fireworks permit applications will be available online only, starting Dec. 15.
Both COVID Deaths Kaua‘i Residents
The two COVID-19-related fatalities reported on Kaua‘i today were both male residents of the island.
Road Maintenance Scheduled in Līhuʻe This Week
Haleko Road in Līhu‘e will be closed for shoulder grading and road maintenance work on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lane Closures Scheduled in Līhuʻe
Sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from Dec. 14-17.
Expedition Discovers Rich Coral Life at Marine Monument
Incredibly rich and diverse deep coral and sponge communities are thriving in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, researchers concluded after a 20-day deep-sea research expedition.
2 COVID-Related Fatalities Confirmed on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two fatalities and 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Dec. 13.
