Kaua‘i News
Mayor, Community Leaders Call Residents to Action Amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases
Kauaʻi’s government and community leaders have called on residents to help them avoid another island-wide shutdown as COVID-19 cases continue to surge locally and throughout the state.
33 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Aug. 26.
DOH Reports 831 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 831 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 58,578. No new COVID-related deaths were reported.
Forbes: UH ranks Among Nation’s Best Employers
The University of Hawaiʻi System was recognized as one of the best employers in Hawaiʻi in a new nationwide ranking by Forbes.
Paving, Striping Temporarily Closes Private Road in Kapaʻa
The private road adjacent to Uhelekawawa Canal in Kapa’a will be closed for pavement striping until Friday, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
KPD Searching For Missing Woman
The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.
Critical Fire Weather Conditions Reported for Leeward Areas of Kaua‘i
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Red Flag Warning for the leeward areas of Kaua‘i County in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26.
Nearly 88% of State’s Workforce Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Nearly 88% of the stateʻs workforce is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Aug. 16, officials reported Wednesday, Aug. 25.
DOH Reports 625 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 625 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 57,747.
DMV to Close Early on Thursday for Staff Training
The Motor Vehicle Registration division of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will close early Thursday, Aug. 26, for staff training.
Kauaʻi Vacation Rental Supply Lowest Statewide for July, HTA Reports
Hawaiʻi vacation rentals statewide reported substantial increases in supply and demand and average daily rate (ADR) in July 2021 compared to the same time last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Hawaiʻi Toursism Authorityʻs monthly report.
Emergency Personnel Respond to Second Snorkeling Rescue Within a Week
A New Jersey woman was rescued from waters off Wanini Beach while snorkeling Monday afternoon.
Georgia Man Cited After Lifting Sea Turtle Out of Water in Maui
A Georgia man was cited after he lifted a sea turtle out of the water by its shell while visiting Maui earlier this month.
33 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Aug. 24.
30 KCCC Inmates Recover from COVID-19
Thirty inmates at Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center have recovered from COVID-19. Active cases among prisoners now stand at 33.
DOH Reports 565 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 565 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 57,235.
Active COVID-19 Cases Approach 200
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 25 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Aug. 23.
KPD Announces New Deputy Chief
The Deputy Chief position has been vacant due to a retirement in 2019.
Hawai´i Considers Return to Lockdowns, Discusses Health Passes Amid Surge
Asking Hawai´i residents to voluntarily bear the burden of COVID restrictions, a strategy this administration has turned to in recent weeks, does not appear to be working.
New York Woman Dies in Snorkeling Incident
According to a report, Walz was wearing a traditional snorkel mask and fins at the time of the incident.
