Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Tallies 11 New COVID Cases Wednesday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
New Contraflow Schedule for Kūhiō Highway Starts July 3
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced modified Saturday contraflow hours on Kūhiō Highway beginning Saturday, July 3.
Hiker Rescued in Wailua After Falling Off Trail Ledge
A hiker was rescued off of Sleeping Giant Trail in Wailua after slipping and falling 30 feet Tuesday, June 29.
DOH Reports 33 New Cases of Virus Tuesday
The state’s two-week average is 41 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Test of Statewide Warning System Set For July
If you hear this siren tone in circumstances other than a test, follow emergency information and instructions provided by official government channels.
May Visitor Arrivals to Hawai´i Nearly 75% of Pre-Pandemic Total
Prior to the pandemic, Hawai´i experienced record-level visitor expenditures and arrivals in 2019, and in the first two months of 2020.
Land Board Approves Integrated Community-Based Management of Hāʻena State Park
A community-based management partnership at Hāʻena State Park is finally in place after 20 years of Hāʻena communities’ efforts to fully participate in the protection and management of the area.
Wild Pigs Take Toll on Local Species in Hawaiʻi
The team of researchers hope that these findings will shed light on the magnitude of threat wild pigs pose to global biodiversity when compared to other problematic species.
County Announces Independence Day Closures
In observance of Independence Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, along with several other sites.
Plum Harvest at Kōke‘e State Park Begins in July
Harvesting permits are free and available at the park’s headquarters.
KFD Releases Brush Fire Prevention Guidelines
A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
DOH Reports Lower Virus Counts Monday
The state’s two-week average is 40 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Fees Coming to Hāʻena State Park as Part of New Reservation System
Hawai´i will implement a new reservation system at Hāʻena State Park.
HTA Releases Results of Visitor Survey Amid Pandemic
The Hawai´i Tourism Authority (HTA) on Monday, June 28 released the results of its most recent visitor expereience tracking study.
Veterans Foundation and AARP Deliver Veterans Summit
The seminars will help veterans get answers to questions about benefits and important issues.
Three New Kaua‘i Cases
3 new cases were reported on Kaua‘i Sunday, with 117 active cases and six people hospitalized.
$5 Million in New Rental Assistance Available to All Native Hawaiians
This round of relief funding is available to all Native Hawaiians whether or not they are on the DHHL Waiting List.
KPD Officer Commended for Assistance in Burglary Investigation
The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) recognized Patrol Services Bureau Officer Derrick Kelley as Officer of the Month during June’s Police Commission meeting.
31st Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference Coming Up in October
The 31st Hawai‘i International Tropical Fruit Conference will be both virtual and in-person this year.
64 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 64 new cases of coronavirus statewide Saturday, bringing the overall total to 37,596. Two new COVID-related deaths were reported.
