Kaua‘i News
DOH Reports 115 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 115 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 87,106.
Road Resurfacing Scheduled in Waimea
Portions of Waimea will be closed for road resurfacing work starting in December.
New Traffic Signal System Install Set for Kaumualiʻi Highway Intersection
A new traffic signal system being installed at Laulea Street and Mahea Road on Kaumualiʻi Highway (Route 50) is slated to be operational on Dec. 1.
Governor to Ease Virus Restrictions, Starting With Restaurants and Bars
After nearly two years, Gov. David Ige is easing COVID-19 restrictions throughout the state.
Single-Lane Closure Scheduled on Kaumualiʻi Highway for Brush Clearing
A single-lane closure for a portion of Kaumualiʻi Highway (Route 50) is scheduled next week, Nov. 29-30, for brushing clearing.
13 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Nov. 23.
52 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 52 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 86,991.
Join Nautilus Expedition at Marine National Monument for Virtual Exploration
The public is invited to join in an ocean exploration of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument’s seamounts through live-stream footage.
Building Permit System Offline for Maintenance 5 Days in December
The Department of Public Works Building Division is announcing that the Building Permit Electronic Plan Review System will be offline to users for required maintenance.
DOH Reports 92 New Cases
The state’s seven-day average is now 113 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.
Kaua‘i Made Holiday Events Announced
For more information, please contact the Office of Economic Development at 241-4299 or email tmhaumea@kauai.gov.
No Excuses Campaign Begins
All four county police departments will be conducting sobriety checkpoints and/or saturation patrols. For the third year, the Maui Police Department will dedicate a checkpoint on Nov. 24 to the memory of Hannah Brown, who was 19 years old when she was killed by an impaired driver in 2019.
Four New COVID Related Deaths
A total of 4,981 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 1,002 have died.
Salvaged Acacia Koa Available at Auction
All interested applicants may contact Lance De Silva at lance.k.desilva@hawaii.gov for detailed information and auction packets.
COVID Booster Eligibility Expands
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is adopting new guidelines from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
12 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Nov. 20.
DOH: Cumulative COVID Deaths Now Exceed 1K Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 218 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 86,522.
Ballots Sent Out For Prosecuting Attorney Special Primary Election
Ballots for the Prosecuting Attorney Special Primary Election have begun arriving in households and will continue to be delivered over the coming days.
16 New Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Nov. 19.
