Kaua‘i News
KPD Steps Up Traffic Enforcement Amid Holidays
The Kauaʿi Police Department is ushering in the holiday season by stepping up traffic enforcement around the island.
State Officials Warn Public to Prepare for Weekend Storm
State officials warn Hawaii residents to be prepared as a “Kona Low” weather system brings rain to the Hawaiian Islands over the next few days.
DOH receives initial results from Navy water system tests on Oʻahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) received results of two sets of samples collected from the Navy water system in the last 10 days.
124 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 124 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 88,147.
New Lighting to be Installed at Kapaʻa Skatepark
Construction work to install lighting at the skatepark at the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex in Kapa‘a will begin on Wednesday, Dec. 8.
Emergency Water Service Shutdown Scheduled in Wailua Homesteads
The Department of Water (DOW) announces an emergency water service shutdown and partial lane closure.
Kauaʻi Weekly Lane Closures: Dec. 4-10
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures on Kauaʻi for the week of Dec. 4-10.
DOH Investigates Several More Possible Cases of Omicron Variant in Hawaii
Hawai‘i is investigating several more potential cases of the Omicron strain of coronavirus after identifying the first in an O´ahu resident on Thursday.
Flash Flood Watch Extended Statewide
The National Weather Service has extended a flash flood watch for Kauaʻi County through Tuesday afternoon.
Liquor Control Commission to Hold Virtual Public Hearing
The county Liquor Control Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on proposed amendments to the Rules and Regulations of the Kaua‘i Liquor Control Commission next week.
Kaua‘i Finds Success With Vacation Rental Enforcement
A partnership between Kaua‘i County and global travel platforms has helped eliminate illegal vacation rentals on the island.
13 Stranded Kayakers Rescued on Wailua River
Thirteen kayakers were rescued Thursday, Dec. 2, on the Wailua River, after getting stranded near Uluwehi Falls.
COVID Test Shortage Forces County Testing Sites to Close This Weekend
The Convention Hall testing center has run out of COVID-19 tests for the day, and is currently closed, county officials announced this morning. Additionally, the mobile testing van at Kalāheo Neighborhood Center is now closed as well.
17 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Dec. 3.
High Surf Warning in Effect for North-Facing Shores
A high surf warning is in effect until Monday, Dec. 6, at 6 a.m.
125 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 125 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 88,023.
Wind Advisory Issued for Parts of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a wind advisory for portions of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau starting Friday morning.
Flood Watch Issued For All Hawaiian Islands Through Weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all Hawaiian Islands for the next several days.
Omicron Variant Detected in Hawai‘i
The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been detected in Hawai‘i, according to the state Department of Health Laboratories Division.
