Kaua‘i News
Hanalei Bridge Closed Due to Flooding
Kūhiʻō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is closed due to flooding.
DOH Reports 3,290 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,290 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 112,932.
Flood Advisory in Effect This Morning on Kauaʻi
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for areas of Kauaʻi until 8 a.m.
Warning Test Set for Morning of Jan. 3
The monthly test of the all-hazard Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, coordinated with the test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System, is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 3 at 11:45 a.m.
Road Work Slated on Po‘ipū Road near Kōloa Elementary School Jan. 3-21
A portion of Po‘ipū Road will be under construction from Jan. 3-21 for the Kōloa Safe Routes to School Project.
Hanalei Transfer Station Closed Remainder of Thursday
Due to electrical issues, the Hanalei refuse transfer station is closed for the remainder of today.
Lane Closures Scheduled in Hanamāʻulu
Sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanamāʻulu Road will be under short lane closures from Jan. 4-7.
142 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 142 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 30.
Visitor Spending Still Down Compared to Booming 2019
Visitor spending in November was down compared to pre-pandemic year of 2019, but it still blew 2020 out of the water.
Kapa‘a Transfer Station Closed Thursday
Due to muddy conditions, green waste is closed at the Kapa‘a refuse transfer station, the County of Kauai reported on Thursday, Dec. 30.
3,484 New Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 3,484 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 109,642. No new fatalities were reported.
DOH Revises State’s Isolation, Quarantine Policy for COVID-19
The Hawai‘i Department of Health, or DOH, is revising the state’s COVID-19 isolation and quarantine policies to closely align with recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
7 Workplace Fatalities Reported Statewide
An uptick in workplace fatalities statewide was reported by officials Wednesday, Dec. 29.
New COVID-Related Fatality Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported a fatality and 65 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 29.
Fireworks Permit Sales to Close This Afternoon
Due to the large volume of fireworks permits issued, officials are closing permit sales by the close of business today, Dec. 29.
DOH Reports 1,561 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 1,561 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 106,158.
Grants Available for Recycling, Waste Diversion Projects
The Solid Waste Division is now accepting grant applications for projects that increase recycling and waste diversion in Kaua‘i. A total of $7,500 is available in the new competitive grant program.
Live Mongoose Caught at Nawiliwili Harbor
A live mongoose was caught on Kauaʻi Tuesday morning at Nawiliwili Harbor
NOAA Looking For a Few Good Whale-Counting Volunteers
NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is looking for volunteers to help count whales this season.
Kaua‘i District Health Office: No More Isolation Letters, Emails Now
The Kaua‘i District Health Office will no longer issue formal release letters to individuals who have been subjected to DOH-directed isolation or quarantine. The office will continue to provide instructions by email.
