Kaua‘i News
Child Resident Diagnosed With COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 15.
President-Elect Proposes Massive COVID Aid Plan
An extension on a federal eviction moratorium has found a place in the bill, which includes $25 billion in rental assistance and $5 billion to help people square overdue water and energy bills.
County Offices to be Closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, along with the Kekaha Landfill, all refuse transfer stations, the Puhi Metals Recycling Center, and all the neighborhood centers.
DOH Reports 106 Cases of COVID Wednesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average remains above 184 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of approximately 3.2%.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled for Portion of Koloa Road
An overnight water service shutdown is scheduled for a portion of Koloa Road.
Workforce Housing Project Recognized by BIA-Hawai‘i
The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency and Mark Development Inc. have received an award from the Building Industry Association-Hawai‘i (BIA-Hawai‘i) for the Koa‘e Makana Workforce Housing Project.
State Records 114 New COVID Cases Tuesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average remains above 180 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of approximately 3.3%.
Lane Closures to Continue This Week on Kōloa and Maluhia Roads
Kōloa and Maluhia Roads are scheduled for lane closures till Jan. 15 for various work.
Utah Man Arrested Twice for Violating Quarantine Order
A Utah man was arrested twice for reportedly violating the state’s 10-day quarantine rule in place to combat the spread of COVID-19.
One New COVID-19 Case Confirmed on Garden Island
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 11.
Wilcox Medical Center to Roll Out COVID-19 Vaccine to Kaua‘i Community
Kūpuna within the Kaua‘i community will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine starting Friday, Jan. 15.
DOH Reports 172 New COVID-19 Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 172 new cases of coronavirus Monday, raising the statewide total to 23,513.
Hawai‘i to Receive More Than $95 Million in COVID Aid
The money is part of a new round of federal funding to support the state’s COVID-19 mitigation programs.
Kaua‘i Reports 1 New COVID Case Sunday
The case is an adult male resident whose source of infection is community-acquired.
County Says Avoid Water Activities on North Shore
Entering the water in these areas during the warning is very hazardous and could cause serious injury or death.
25-Foot Waves Possible Through Sunday Evening
Anyone entering the water could face significant injury or death.
State COVID Count Remains Over 200 Sunday
awai‘i’s two-week average has now increased to 175 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 3.3%.
