Kaua‘i News
Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station Closed Nov. 22
The Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station and other services will be closed all day on Nov. 22.
DOH Reports 206 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 206 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 86,522.
NOAA Considers Marine Sanctuary Off Hawaiian Islands
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Friday, Nov. 19, it is initiating the process to consider designating the marine portions of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as a national marine sanctuary.
Sidewalk Construction Scheduled in Kapaʻa
A portion of Mailihuna Road will be closed from Nov. 22-26 for sidewalk construction.
Two Nēnē Killed by Vehicle on Maui, Following Similar Instances on Big Island
Paved roads resemble lava flows the birds’ ancestors evolved on and their large size makes it difficult for them to launch into flight quickly.
23 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Nov. 18.
Reported COVID-Related Deaths Approaches 1K Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 226 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 86,316.
Future USS Daniel Inouye Passes Kaua‘i
A ceremony was held Wednesday morning as the Future USS Daniel Inouye passed Kaua‘i’s Nawiliwili Harbor for its “Honoring the Islands” tour before making its homeport in Oʻahu.
$5 Million Fund Opens to Help Residents of Kaua‘i, Big Island Pay Mortgages
The fund will provide homeowners with grants to prevent mortgage delinquencies, defaults and foreclosures.
Kauaʻi Tallies Nearly 3K Cumulative COVID Cases
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Nov. 17.
Idaho Billionaire Buys 1,075 Acres on Kauaʻi’s Northeastern Coast
An Idaho billionaire, who founded a prominent direct marketing nutritional supplements company, has recently purchased more than 1,000 acres of land on Kauai’s northeastern coast.
142 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 142 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 86,090.
14 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Construction Underway for Inclusive Playground in Lydgate
The construction for the Kamalani Inclusive Playground project began this week in Lydgate.
Unattended Lay Net Recovered Off Lana‘i Waters
Authorities have recovered a 125-foot-long lay net in waters on the northeast side of Lana‘i.
63 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 63 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 85,948.
Registration to Open for County Winter Fun Program
Registration for the county’s Winter Fun Program will begin Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 8 a.m.
Kauaʻi Proclaims Nov. 13-21 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
On Monday, Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami proclaimed Nov. 13-21 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week – a national effort to educate the public, bring awareness to the problem of poverty, and support volunteers engaged in the community.
DLNR Taking Applications for Conservation and Resources Enforcement Officers
The Department of Land and Natural Resources has announced a rare opportunity for individuals to join the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement as an entry level Conservation and Resources Enforcement Officer.
DOH Reports 95 New Cases Monday
The state’s seven-day average is now 91 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.
