Kaua‘i News
Island-Wide Rise in COVID-19 Cases Continues
Monday’s cases bring the number of active cases to 33, with one hospitalized, and 469 cumulative cases.
Lifeguard Tower to Close Monday, County Says
Updates will be provided if the tower reopens before the day is through.
100th Anniversary of Hawaiian Homes Commission Act
To mark the law’s 100th anniversary, Lewis and CNHA Senior Vice President Mehanaokala Hind were among about 100 people who participated in a weekend long commemoration.
Distressed Swimmers Rescued From Wailua
At approximately 2 p.m., three swimmers were reported in distress in rough waters behind the Wailua Golf Course near the area known as Marine Camp.
UH Awarded $2.85M Grant for Native Hawaiian Youth
The program will strategically partner with 20 schools, spanning four complex areas, all with high populations of Native Hawaiian students.
Hawai‘i Sees Triple Digit Cases Sunday
A total of 2,524 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 521 have died.
Wailua Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Bypass
Anyone with questions may contact the Department of Public Works at 241-4992.
Free AARP Hawai`i Disaster Webinars
These webinars are free and you do not have to be an AARP member or of AARP age to attend.
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected in Hawai`i For First Time in 25 Years
This is the first detection of the disease in a cattle herd in Hawai`i since an outbreak of bTB on Moloka`i 25 years ago.
Kaua‘i Lane Closures: July 10-16
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for July 10-16. Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.
No New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reports no new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, July 9.
Hawaiʻi Opening Travel to S. Korea, Philippines Next Week
Beginning next Thursday, July 15, travel will reopen to two major Asian markets through a coronavirus pre-testing program.
COVID Numbers Outpacing Recent Averages Significantly Over Last Several Days
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.0%.
Permitting to Reopen for Limited Park Pavilions
The Department of Parks and Recreation will reopen permitting for some county park pavilions starting Monday, July 12.
7 Kaua‘i Residents Test Positive for COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, July 8.
Big Island Cases Trending Upward Mid-Week
The state’s two-week average is 46 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.1%.
Hawai´i Rolls Back Gathering, Travel Restrictions Thursday
The State of Hawai´i has officially rolled back several of its coronavirus-based travel and gathering restrictions as of Thursday morning, July 8.
COVID Emergency Extension for Expired Driver’s License Ends Aug. 6
The emergency extension related to COVID-19 for driver’s licenses, non-CDL permits, and state IDs which expired on or after March 16, 2020, ends Aug. 6, 2021.
Watch: Kaua‘i Health Officials Continue to Address COVID Clusters
Two COVID-19 clusters have been identified this month, one at a place of worship and the other in a shelter, officials reported during a county briefing Wednesday, July 7.
Kaua‘i Rainfall Totals for June 2021
June rainfall totals across Kaua‘i were mostly near to below average, according to the National Weather Service monthly rain summary report.
