Kaua‘i News
Kaiser Permanente, Union Strike Deal to Stave Off Pending Healthcare Strike
It turns out that Hawai´i healthcare workers won’t be striking against Kaiser Permanente later this month.
Flood Watch Issued Throughout Hawaiian Islands
A flood watch is in effect throughout the Hawaiian Islands till later tonight, the National Weather Service reports this morning.
Future USS Daniel Inouye to Pass by Hawaiian Islands on its Way to Homeport on Oʻahu
The future USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) is scheduled to arrive at its new homeport, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam on Thursday, Nov. 18, following a two-day voyage around the Hawaiian Islands.
DLNR Arrests Kalāheo Man After Reportedly Assaulting an Officer
Kalāheo man was arrested on numerous charges, including assaulting a police officer, during an incident Saturday, Nov. 13, near Salt Pond Beach Park.
16 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Nov. 13.
81 New COVID Cases Confirmed Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 81 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 85,709.
Large COVID Cluster Identified Among Churchgoers Prompts DOH Guidance
A COVID-19 cluster identified earlier this week among a church congregation in Nawiliwili has grown from 16 cases to 36, health officials reported this morning.
New Hanapēpē River Bridge to Open Monday
A temporary bridge on Kaumualiʻi Highway (Route 50) will be taken down as traffic is shifted onto the new Hanapēpē River Bridge starting next week.
Kauaʻi Weekly Lane Closures: Nov. 13-19
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Nov. 13-19.
No Injuries Reported After Brush Fire in Waimea
No injuries were reported after a vehicle fire in Waimea spread to nearby brush on Thursday, Nov. 11.
Sidewalk Construction Scheduled in Kapaʻa
A portion of Mailihuna Road will be closed from Nov. 15-19 for sidewalk construction.
Kauaʻi Endangered Forest Bird to be Moved to Breeding Program on Maui
The population of an endangered forest bird at Halehaha, a field site the central mountains of Kaua’i has nearly disappeared.
19 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Nov. 12.
Breakthrough Data Shows Vaccines Provide ‘Excellent’ Protection Against COVID, DOH Says
Fully vaccinated individuals 59 years of age and younger were 34-times less likely to die of COVID-19 than the unvaccinated, DOH data said.
Vaccines for Keiki Ages 5-11 Now Offered at Mobile Clinics
COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 are now available at mobile clinics from Kekaha to Hanalei.
Wailua Man Arrested on Drug Charges
Kauaʽi police arrested a Wailua man on Nov. 9 for promoting dangerous drugs.
138 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 138 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 85,628.
Kaiser Clinic Vaccinates 20 Keiki on Veterans Day
Nearly two dozen keiki, ages 5 to 11, received a COVID-19 vaccine at Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi clinics on Kauaʻi Thursday, Nov. 11.
24 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Nov. 11.
DOH Reports 130 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 130 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 85,360.
