Kaua‘i News
Brush Clearing Scheduled for Portion of Kaumualiʻi Highway
A single-lane closure is scheduled for a section of Kaumualiʻi Highway (Route 50) for brush clearing.
COVID Mobile Clinic at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall to Close for Veterans Day
In observance of Veterans Day, COVID testing at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall and DOH mobile vaccine clinic will be closed on Nov. 11.
US, State Flags to Fly Half-Staff Thursday in Honor of Republican Leader John Carroll
During his political career, Carroll served four terms in the state House of Representatives and one term in the state Senate.
Kauaʻi County Holds Highest Positivity Rate for COVID Cases in State
Kauaʻi County has the highest positivity rate for COVID-19 cases in the state at 4.6%
Acting Gov. Connors Declares Disaster Emergency Relief Period for Maui Drought
Large numbers of axis dear have migrated into agricultural and developed areas, seeking food and water – contributing to the loss of crops and the devastation of area farms.
142 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 142 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 85,360.
Water Hyacinth Removed From Kapahi Upper Reservoir
A massive pile of water hyacinth was removed from the Kapahi Upper Reservoir on Monday, Nov. 8.
Kūhiō Highway S. Bound Contraflow Temporarily Canceled
A positive COVID-19 test result is forcing Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation to temporarily close the Kūhiʻō Highway southbound contraflow between Kapule Highway and Kapaʻa Temporary Bypass.
Road Resurfacing Work to Close Portions of Hanapēpē
Portions of Hanapēpē will be closed from Nov. 12 to Nov. 18, on weekdays, to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work.
18 New COVID Cases Reported on Kauaʻi
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Vaccines for Keiki Ages 5-11 Available at More Kaua‘i Locations
COVID-19 vaccinations for keiki ages 5-11 are now available at a variety of locations island-wide.
Kūhiʻō Highway Paving Project Postponed
All daytime paving work on Kūhiʻō Highway (Route 56) in Kilauea will be temporarily suspended due to increased traffic congestion and transportation delays.
79 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported 79 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 85,218.
County TAT payments for monthly filers due Nov. 20
The first payment for Kaua‘i County’s new Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT), which took effect Oct. 1, 2021, is fastly approaching.
Hawaiʻi Launches Savings Program That Protects Disability Benefits
ABLE accounts are federally established and managed at the state level.
Oahu School Hosts First Vaccination Clinic for Students Aged 5 to 11 Monday
Although highly encouraged, COVID-19 vaccinations are not mandatory for students to attend school.
State’s Daily Infection Average Dips Below 100
The state’s seven-day average is now 94 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Shark Attack Reported in Maui Waters
A spearfisher was reportedly bit by a small shark in Maui waters Sunday morning, according to the State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency Issues’Know Your Hazards’ Map
The detailed mapping system taps into a wide array of data tools available to the state, from stream gauges to low-orbit satellites.
