Kaua‘i News
15 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 15 new cases on Saturday, Oct. 23.
New Fire Truck Blessed at KFD Waimea Station
A new fire truck found a home at Kaua‘i Fire Department’s Waimea station.
HIDOE Reports Dip in Academic Performance Among Keiki
State testing assessments of keiki within the Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE) follow a nationwide downward trend in academic performance attributed to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced earlier this week.
DOH Reports 168 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 168 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 83,188.
Discovery of Nearly 2 Pounds of Methamphetamine Leads to 2 Arrests
A man and woman were arrested after a search on a residence in Kalāheo yielded the recovery of about two pounds of methamphetamine along with other illegal drugs and firearms.
Kauaʻi Weekly Lane Closures: Oct. 23-29
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the week of Oct. 23-29.
17 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 17 new cases on Friday, Oct. 22.
DOH Reports 134 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 134 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 83,020.
Detour Established to Ease Traffic During Kīlauea Paving Project
A detour is being established on Kūhiʻō Highway in Kīlauea in an effort to address heavy traffic in the area caused by a paving project.
Ke Kai Ola Veterinarian Hopeful to Save Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal From Toxoplasmosis
It’s been two weeks since an endangered Hawaiian monk seal began its treatment at Kailua-Kona’s marine mammal hospital against a deadly parasitic disease.
Hawai‘i Approves Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Booster Shots
Mixing and matching of all US-approved COVID-19 vaccines is allowed.
Ship Offers Free In-Person, Virtual Counseling Sessions for Medicare Registration
Open enrollment for Medicare began Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7 for those who are eligible, but enrolling can be challenging.
DOH Prepares for Likely Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine for Keiki Ages 5-11
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is gearing up for the likely administration of COVID-19 vaccinations to children 5-11 as the Pfizer vaccine undergoes federal review for this age group.
13 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases on Thursday, Oct. 21.
DOH Reports 156 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 156 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 82,886.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled in Waimea for Hydrant Replacement Work
A water service shutdown is scheduled on Alawai Road in Waimea today, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; weather permitting, for hydrant replacement work.
Sylvester Stallone’s former Hawaiʻi beachfront estate sells for $8.5M
Sylvester Stallone’s former Hawaiʻi beachfront estate on pristine Anini Beach on the island of Kauaʻi has been sold for $8.5 million, public records show.
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.
