Kaua‘i News
Large Ocean Swells Anticipated in Upcoming Days
With large ocean swells anticipated this weekend and next week, beachgoers are advised to be cautious while in the water.
September Visitor Spending in Hawai´i Down 15% From Pre-Pandemic Total
Through the first nine months of 2021, total visitor spending was $9.03 billion. This was a decrease of 32.1 percent from the $13.30 billion spent through the first nine months of 2019.
USPS Hopes to Fill Hundreds of Positions Ahead of Holiday Season
The US Postal Service is seeking to hire more than 600 Hawaiʻi residents statewide ahead of the holiday season.
126 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide, DOH Reports
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 126 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 83,832.
KFD Smothers 40-Acre Brush Fire in Anahola
No injuries were reported after a 40-acre brush fire broke out in Anahola Tuesday, Oct. 26.
27 New Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 27 new cases on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Tree Trimming Scheduled in Kapaʻa
Tree cutting work is scheduled in Kapaʻa in the drainage easement at Lokelani Road, starting next week.
COVID Daily Case Count Jumps to 184 Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 184 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 83,706.
Prescribed Burns Scheduled in Anahola
Prescribed burns will be taking place today, Oct. 27, in Anahola near the surf break commonly known as Crack 14 as part of ongoing fire mitigation efforts.
18 New COVID Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 18 new cases on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
UH Opens Applications for Fall 2022 Semester
Applications for the University of Hawaiʻi Fall 2022 semester are open, as of Tuesday.
200 Pounds of Unwanted Meds Collected on National Drug Take-Back Day
Approximately 200 pounds of unused, unwanted and expired medications were turned into authorities during the weekend’s National Drug Take-Back Day.
DOH Reports 74 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 74 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 83,522.
Prosecuting Attorney Special Election Postcards Mailed to Voters
Postcards will begin arriving in households by the end of the week.
DLNR Updates Outdoor Recreation Plan, Seeks Public Input
Every five years people have an opportunity to review and provide update suggestions to the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation plan.
DOH Reports 97 New Cases Monday
The state’s seven-day average is now 121 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.1%.
KFD Handles Brush Fire in Hanapēpē
The cause of the fire is not yet known and remains under investigation.
Salvation Army Announces 2021 Thanksgiving Meals
The Salvation Army Lihue Corps, with the help of Kauai Community College and The Plantation House at Kilohana, will distribute 600 hot Thanksgiving meals via drive-thru and grab-and-go options starting at 10 a.m.
163 New Cases Statewide
A total of 4,648 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 888 have died.
USDA to Make Up to $1.15 Billion Available
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care and educational services for millions of rural Americans nationwide. “For too long, the ‘digital divide’ has left too many people living in rural communities behind: unable to compete in the global economy and unable to access […]
