Kaua‘i News
Ige Considering Vaccine Rules For State, County Workers as COVID Cases Soar to New Heights
Coronavirus is surging in Hawai´i worse than it ever has since the pandemic began in early 2020.
Construction Fatality Occurs at UH Athletics Complex
A man was killed at a construction site on O´ahu Thursday night, July 29.
Statewide Siren Test Scheduled for Next Week
The monthly statewide siren test is scheduled for the first week of August.
Public Access by Hanalei Hill to Adjust Due to Upcoming School Year
Public access schedule for Kūhiō Highway (Route 560) at Hanalei Hill will shift to 30 minutes earlier starting next week.
Puhi Ditch Bridge Closed Until Further Notice
Puhi Ditch Bridge in Kapahi is closed until further notice to all vehicular traffic due to safety concerns.
Pup Rescued 4 Days After Falling Into Waimea Canyon Ravine
A 1-year-old dog is getting a second chance at life after being rescued by search and rescue volunteers out of a steep ravine in Waimea Canyon earlier this week.
County Announces Transfer Station Closures on Friday, Saturday
The closure is necessary to perform planned maintenance on the site, according to a county press release.
Hawaiian Trades Academy Police Exam Prep Program Open to Applicants on Kaua‘i
Applications are now open for the Hawaiian Trades Academy Police Exam Prep Program on Kaua‘i.
DOH Reports Over 200 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 234 new cases of coronavirus statewide Thursday, bringing the overall total to 41,303.
Hawai´i Visitor Tallies Continue to Climb Toward Pre-Pandemic Norm
Visitor arrivals to Hawai´i, and monetary spend within the state, continue to creep closer to pre-pandemic levels.
New Name for Hawaiian Monk Seal Gifted by Molokaʻi Immersion School Students
Students at a Molokai charter school bestowed a name for one of the island’s Hawaiian monk seals.
Tsunami Watch For State of Hawai´i Cancelled
Large earthquakes can sometimes create tsunami threats in areas incredibly far away from their epicenters.
Tsunami Watch Issued For All Hawaiian Islands
This situation will be updated as more information becomes available.
6 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 28.
Injured Hiker Rescued Out of Kōke‘e
A California man was airlifted out of Kōke‘e after suffering from a knee injury while hiking Tuesday, July 27.
DOH Releases Updated Guidelines As Students Prepare to Return to Classrooms
The Hawai’i Department of Health (DOH) released updated COVID-19 Guidance for schools as students return to in-person learning next month for the 2021-22 school year.
Lane Closure Scheduled for Portions of Līhu‘e Starting Today
Portions of Līhu‘e will be closed from today, July 28 to Aug. 12 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work.
KPD Seeks Public’s Help Finding Missing Keālia Woman
Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Keālia woman.
DOH Reports 162 More Viral Cases, as Triple-Digits Become The Norm
The state’s two-week average is now 190 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 4.7%.
