Kaua‘i News
Mobile Testing, Vaccination Vans Will Deploy Starting this Week
The County of Kaua‘i and Kaua‘i District Health Office are announcing that mobile testing and vaccination vans are slated to begin this week.
Hawai‘i’s Carissa Moore Wins Gold in Inaugural Olympic Surfing Competition
Hawai‘i’s Carissa Moore brings home the first-ever Olympic gold medal in the inaugural women’s surfing competition at Tokyo’s 2020 Olympic Games.
DOH Highlights Youth-Focused Empowerment Resources With Awareness Campaign
As the 2021-22 school year approaches, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reminds the public of its awareness campaign empowering youths to take control of their mental health.
Residents Urged to Seek Mediation, Assistance as the Eviction Moratorium Expires
Kaua‘i residents are urged to prepare for the end of the state’s eviction moratorium which expires on Friday, Aug. 6.
Kūhiō Highway Southbound Contraflow Reopens Tuesday
The Kūhiō Highway (Route 56) southbound contraflow between the Kapa‘a Temporary Bypass Road and Kapule Highway will resume operations on Tuesday, July 27.
Discontinuation of Service on Delinquent Accounts to Resume
The Department of Water (DOW) will resume the discontinuation of service on delinquent customer accounts effective Sept. 1, 2021.
163 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 163 new cases of coronavirus statewide Monday, bringing the overall total to 40,822.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, July 26.
DOH Partners with State Libraries to Expand COVID-19 Education, Telehealth Reach
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) has partnered with the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System and the Pacific Basin Telehealth Resource Center at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to bring COVID-19 health and digital navigators and telehealth services to 15 libraries in underserved and rural areas statewide.
Lane closure scheduled for portions of Līhu‘e
Portions of Līhu‘e will be closed July 28 to Aug. 12 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road resurfacing work from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
1 New COVID-19 Case Reported Sunday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday, July 25.
Maintenance on HDOT Work Vehicle Keeps Kūhiō Highway southbound contraflow Inoperable
Kūhiō Highway (Route 56) southbound contraflow between the Kapa‘a Temporary Bypass Road and Kapule Highway will not operate starting today, July 26.
DHS Launches New Online Application Portal
This new system will optimize the matching process by identifying the resource caregiver based on a child’s/youth’s (infant – 18 years old) unique needs.
276 New Cases Identified
The state’s two-week average is now 179 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 4.7%.
Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Disaster Recovery
The bill addresses long-standing recommendations from the HUD Office of the Inspector General and Government Accountability Office to establish a permanent and predictable funding process.
State Reports More Than 200 New Cases For Third Straight Day
The state’s two-week average is now 161 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 4.4%.
Rare Bird Thought Dead Discovered on Maui
Kiwikiu are the rarest forest bird on Maui with a population that may number fewer than 150.
Visiting Hiker Rescued on Wailua Falls Trail
First responders rescued a 67-year-old male visitor from California on the Wailua Falls Trail Friday.
Transfer Station Closure Announced
The closure is necessary to perform planned maintenance on the site.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: July 24-30
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for July 24-30 on Kaua‘i.
