Kaua‘i News
Public Input Sought on Proposed Kawaihu Police Substation
County officials are seeking the publicʻs input for the proposed Kawaihau police substation.
25 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 752 new COVID-19 cases as of Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 53,598.
Free Drive-Thru COVID Testing Available at Līhu‘e Pharmacy Group
Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing is now available seven days a week at Līhu‘e Pharmacy Group.
Unemployment Offices to Remain Closed Statewide
The DLIR has announced it will not open statewide offices as planned on Sept. 7 due to the significant increase in COVID-19 cases.
Teachers Unhappy With School Safety Protocol, Demand Negotiations
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is calling for a seat at the decision-making table.
Hurricane Linda Weakens as it Moves Toward Hawai´i
At 11 am HST, the center of Hurricane Linda was located approximately 1,500 miles east of Hilo.
Public Help Sought in Locating Stolen Bobcat Loader
Kauaʽi police are seeking information related to a missing Bobcat Loader that was reported stolen last month.
DOH Reports 26 New COVID-19 Cases on Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 647 new COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 52,846. Two new COVID-related deaths were reported.
New DOH Program Expands Free COVID-19 Testing to Neighbor Islands
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is expanding its network of free COVID-19 community testing through a partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii Consortium and independent pharmacies across the state.
COVID Cases in KCCC Creep Up to 62
Recent COVID-19 testing at Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center yielded 17 positives, bringing the total number of infections among inmates to 62.
Fourth Fatality Confirmed on Kauaʻi
County officials reported a fourth COVID-related fatality on Kauaʻi during a COVID-19 briefing video released Monday, Aug. 17.
Kauaʻi Community College Ranked Among Best Nationwide
The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges are the best community college system in the nation, according to WalletHub’s 2021 Best and Worst Community Colleges.
15 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department Health reported 460 new COVID-19 cases as Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 51,199. No new COVID-related deaths were reported.
Total of 45 Inmates Now Positive for COVID-19 at KCCC
Another round of COVID-19 testing at Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center yielded 15 new positive cases bringing the active number of coronavirus cases among inmates to 45.
Judiciary Postpones Jury Trials Until October
All other court proceedings, many of which are conducted remotely by Zoom, will be held as scheduled.
US Health Officials to Recommend Booster Shot For Most Vaccinated People
The Biden administration is expected to announce the recommendations within the next week.
High Surf Advisory Issued For All Hawaiian Islands
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
DOH Reports 539 New Cases as Delta Variant Surges on
The state’s two-week average is now 652 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 7.5%.
Ocean Safety Officers Rescue Two Visitors in Distress
On Saturday morning, Aug. 14, first responders rescued two female visitors from California from waters off Lāwa‘i Beach in Po‘ipū.
Almost 900 New Cases Identified
A total of 3,030 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 552 have died.
