Kaua‘i News
COVID Case Count in 30s For Second Straight Day
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 71 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
COVID Scammers Demand Money in Exchange for Vaccine
Coronavirus-related scams are becoming more prominent across the United States, including in Hawai‘i.
High Surf Warning Issued for Tuesday and Wednesday
A high surf advisory is in effect for the island of Kauai from noon tomorrow until 6 am Wednesday.
COVID Totals Pressing Downward Statewide
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 75 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
Kaua‘i Holiday Closures
In observance of Presidents’ Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15.
Water Service Shutdown on Kilauea Road Extended Until 3 p.m.
Department of Water (DOW) crews are completing the remaining emergency main line repairs on Kilauea Road.
75 New COVID Cases Statewide
One new case was identified on Kaua‘i Sunday, according to DOH statistics.
A Second COVID-19 Variant Case Discovered on O‘ahu
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) State Laboratories Division has confirmed a second case of COVID-19 with the B117 variant in Hawai’i.
Box Jellyfish Spotted at Various Kaua‘i Beaches
Ocean Safety officials have installed “Box Jellyfish” signs at Salt Pond Beach. Beachgoers are urged to follow all warning signs.
DOH Reports 108 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 108 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 26,393.
Emergency Water Service Shutdown Scheduled on Kīlauea Road
An emergency water service shutdown is scheduled for a portion of Kīlauea Road; from Kauapea Road to the Kīlauea Lighthouse, beginning at approximately 11 a.m.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: Feb. 6-12
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Feb. 6-12.
Viewer Video: Hail Falls on Big Island
Storms in East Hawai‘i brought pea-sized hail to Pāhoa on the Big Island.
New, More Transmissible Strain of COVID Confirmed in Hawaii
Limiting social contact is as crucial now as it has ever been, as humanity has been pitted in a race against the virus — vaccinations vs. the spread of variants.
KPD Renews Request to Public for Information Related to Murder Investigation
Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of Paul Christie and the Kauaʽi Police Department is asking for the public’s help with any information regarding an ongoing investigation.
Health Dept Counts 107 New Coronavirus Cases Thursday
Two new COVID-related deaths were also reported.
Visitor Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday, Feb.4.
High Surf Warning Issued for North- and West-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau through 6 a.m. Friday.
Fishing Nets Likely Caused Monk Seal Drownings Off Kaua‘i, NOAA Says
Those who fish recklessly can cause devastating impacts to native and endangered species.
