Kaua‘i News
Refunds on Way to Millions of Taxpayers Who Claimed Unemployment
For this round, the IRS identified approximately 4.6 million taxpayers who may be due an adjustment.
Drivers License Division to Continue Extended Hours Through to Aug. 6
The Drivers Licensing division of the Department of Finance will continue extended hours through Friday, Aug. 6.
6 New COVID Cases Confirmed Among Kaua‘i Residents
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, July 16.
2-Story Home Destroyed in Blaze on Ko‘olau Road
A two-story home in Moloa‘a on Ko‘olau Road burned to the ground leaving six people displaced.
Water Service Shutdown on Portion of Haua’ala Road
Emergency mainline repairs are underway on a portion of Haua’ala Road to due a damaged waterline in Kapa’a.
6 People Displaced After Blaze in Kīlauea
The American Red Cross is helping six individuals who were reportedly displaced after a structure fire in Kīlauea Thursday afternoon, July 15.
Eviction Moratorium to End in August
Hawai´i Governor David Ige on Thursday announced the end of the state’s moratorium on evictions due to lack of payment after keeping it in place for approximately 16 months.
KFD Responds to Structure Fire in Kīlauea
Ko‘olau Road in Kīlauea is closed due to a structure fire this afternoon.
3 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, July 15.
All Public School Students to Receive Free Meals During Upcoming School Year
All Hawai‘i public school students will receive free breakfast and lunch meals for the entirety of the upcoming 2021-22 school year, officials announced Thursday, July 15.
Upcoming Virtual Meeting for Hanalei Base Yard Office and Garage Project
The public is invited to attend a virtual meeting later this month regarding the Hanalei Base Yard Office and Garage project.
2 Kaua‘i Hospitals Set to Receive Federal Funding
Two Kaua‘i hospitals are set to receive federal funding from the American Rescue Plan.
7 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, July 14.
22 Kaua‘i Residents Diagnosed With COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, July 13.
Salvation Army Schedules Monthly Donation Event
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will host its monthly donation event on July 30.
COVID Hospitalizations on Rise Across Multiple Islands
The state’s two-week average is 63 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.3%.
Hanalei Transfer Station Not Taking Scrap Metal
Scrap metal is not being accepted at the Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station for the next few days due to improvements being made at the facility.
Kaiser to Distribute $300K in Hawai´i to Combat Asian Hate
Kasier Permanente on Monday, July 12, announced an initiative to combat racism against people of Asian descent.
Fees Coming in August For Some Forms Vehicle Disposal
Residents can still dispose of their vehicles free of charge by properly junking their cars through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
