Kaua‘i News
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.
Wind, Flood Advisories Issued for Garden Island
Flood and wind advisories are currently in effect for the Garden Island.
Mutated COVID Strain Identified on Kaua‘i
Four individuals carrying the L452R variant had a history of travel to or from the US mainland.
Longs Drugs Locations to Offer Vaccinations Across Hawai‘i
Selected CVS Pharmacy locations will begin to offer the vaccinations on Feb. 11.
Road Barriers Add Protection For Drivers Near Homeless Camp
The objective of Project Kaikea Barriers was to block vehicular traffic to the houseless camp and reduce the chances of a serious and/or fatal vehicle crash occurring.
Big Changes Coming Soon to Kaua‘i Bus Routes
The public is advised to carefully review the changes to the following bus stops and bus routes.
Ninety New COVID Cases Monday, as State Totals Press Downward
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 91 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.1%.
Pandemic Travel Toll Not Impacting Hawai‘i Experience, Survey Says
Despite challenges for some in the pre-testing process, the vast majority of visitors (85%) rated their trip “Excellent.” A total of 94% said their trip either exceeded or met their expectations.
No New COVID Cases on Kaua‘i
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 95 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.2%.
Kapa‘a Residence Damaged After Shed Fire
No injuries were reported after a storage shed caught fire at a Kapa‘a residence this afternoon.
Firefighters Respond to Shed Fire at Kapa‘a Residence
A shed fire in Kapa‘a sent a black plume of smoke to the sky this afternoon.
Viewer Video: ‘On Top of the World’ in Koke‘e State Park
Katie Lynn Guastella hiked the Awa‘awapuhi Trail with a friend on Friday and captured the end of the hike on video.
