Kaua‘i News
Lane closures Scheduled for Multiple Sections of Kōloa Road
Multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from July 6-9.
DOH Reports 47 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 47 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the overall total to 37,933. No new COVID-related deaths were also reported.
Tracking System Launched for Sex Assault Evidence Collection Kits
Victims of sexual assault now have a way to track evidence kits collected from them after their attack.
Merrie Monarch Festival Concludes Tonight
Tonight will conclude the 58th annual Merrie Monarch Festival with its ʻauana competition.
Blessing Held for Upcoming Skatepark in Hanapēpē
County officials held a small blessing ceremony Friday, July 2, to begin the construction of a new “pop-up” skatepark located at the Hanapēpē Town Park.
Gov. Ige Signs Bill into Law Banning Intentional Balloon Releases
The intentional release of balloons will now be banned throughout the state of Hawai‘i starting in January 2023.
10 New COVID Cases Reported on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, July 2.
Salvation Army Seeks Back-to-School Supplies for Hawai‘i Keiki
The Salvation Army is seeking back-to-school supplies for keiki-in-need with supply drives being held on Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i, Maui and O‘ahu in July and August.
Pilots in Stable Condition After Making Emergency Water Landing Off West O‘ahu
Two pilots are currently in stable condition after they were rescued offshore when their Transair 737 Boeing cargo plane went down off West O‘ahu.
2 Injured After Boeing 737 Cargo Plane Crashes Off West O‘ahu
A cargo plane that crashed in the waters off West O‘ahu this morning has left one pilot in critical condition and another in serious condition.
Merrie Monarch Craft Fair Lives Online
The Merrie Monarch Festival is known not just for the celebration of hula, but the local artists who share Hawaiian culture through the clothes they make, the woods they carve and the jewelry they create.
Watch: Mayor Addresses Recent Spike in COVID Cases
The Kaua‘i County mayor continues to urge residents to receive a COVID-19 vaccine following an uptick in cases over the past two days.
Three Hawai´i Gun Safety Bills Become Law
One bill targets the production and ownership of ghost guns, while the others aim to protect keiki and kūpuna, respectively.
Hawai´i Final State in US Still Enforcing COVID-19 Restrictions
Hawai´i will consider opening up entirely before hitting the previously stated 70% vaccination goal for residents, depending on a variety of factors.
DOH Identifies 49 New Coronavirus Infections
The state’s two-week average is 40 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
7 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, July 1.
Hawai‘i to Receive Millions to Build Electric Bus Fleet
Millions of dollars in new federal money is heading to Hawai‘i’s neighbor islands to build up a cleaner system of public transportation.
County Officials Caution Safety Over Fourth of July Weekend
County officials are reminding everyone to stay safe this holiday weekend as the nation celebrates the Fourth of July.
Hawai‘i’s Vaccination Incentive Campaign Extended Through August
The campaign reportedly had a positive impact on projected models of continued inoculation across the Hawaiian Islands.
