Kaua‘i News
Kaiser Permanente Hawai´i Votes to Strike
Kaiser Permanente Hawai´i workers have voted to go on strike.
Ongoing Partial Lane Closures Scheduled for Kōloa and Maluhia Roads
Partial lane closures continue on multiple sections of Kōloa and Maluhia Roads next week.
Hawai’i Eclipses Massive Vaccination Total
Hawai’i has hit its most significant mark yet in efforts to vaccinate the population.
Hawaii Hotels Report September 2021
Hawaii hotels statewide reported substantially higher revenue per available room, average daily rate, and occupancy in September 2021 compared to September 2020.
National Drug Take-Back Day Scheduled for Saturday
Get rid of unused, unwanted or expired medications on National Drug Take-Back Day.
8 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported eight new cases on Wednesday, Oct. 20.
Ige Invites All Travelers Back to Hawai´i in Major Policy Shift
The State of Hawai´i wants you back. All of you.
6 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases on Tuesday, Oct. 19.
ʻŌmaʻo Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in 2018 Murder
A man has been sentenced to a life term of imprisonment without the possibility of parole for killing his landlord and retired school teacher, Joellen Hartman.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Being Treated For Toxoplasmosis at Big Island Marine Hospital
An endangered Hawaiian monk seal rescued earlier this month after fishing line was found in its mouth was also suffering from toxoplasmosis.
DOH Reports 80 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 80 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 82,591.
DOH Releases Halloween Guidance
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has released guidance to help families have a safe and fun Halloween despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff All Week in Honor of General Powell
This action serves to honor the former US secretary of state and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who died Monday morning.
DOH Reports 6 New COVID Cases on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases on Monday, Oct. 18.
State Surpasses 70% Vaccination Rate
More than 2 million doses of vaccine have been administered statewide.
County Issues RFP to Manage $7 Million in Flood Mitigation Sub-Grants
The County of Kaua‘i is issuing a Request for Proposal to select a nonprofit organization to manage the implementation and financial distribution of $7,285,000 for North Shore Watershed Flood Mitigation Sub-Grants.
144 New Cases Statewide
A total of 4,587 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 872 have died.
DOH Reports 140 New Cases of COVID Saturday
The state’s seven-day average is now 123 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.9%.
