Kaua‘i News
Registration for Winter Fun Program Starts Wednesday
The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration for the county’s Winter Fun will begin on Dec. 2 at 8 a.m.
County to Host Virtual Meeting on Proposed Hanapēpē Bridge Rehabilitation Project
The Department of Public Works invites residents to participate in a virtual public meeting regarding the Hanapēpē Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
House Committee Asks Governor to Rollback New Travel Requirement
Tourism and business figures across the state expressed concern on the impact to tourism if those who were tested within 72 hours of travel but didn’t receive the results were made to quarantine without exception.
Judge Exceeds Guidelines in Sentencing Kealohas For Corruption
Sentencing in this case had originally been slated for March 2020 but was postponed due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
National Weather Services Issues High Surf Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
DOH Reports 85 New Cases as Kaua‘i Prepares to Opt Out of Safe Travels Program
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 82 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.7%.
Kaua‘i Identifies 2 New Coronavirus Cases Sunday
Sunday’s cases bring the number of on-island active cases to 17, with 131 cumulative cases.
DPW Announces Multiple Single-Lane Closures
Dates and times are subject to change depending on weather and other factors.
DOH Reports 57 Coronavirus Cases Sunday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 85 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.8%.
Fewer Fatal Car Crashes Occurred This Year Compared to 2019, HDOT Reports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) reports that there have been 27 fewer deaths on Hawai‘i roads compared to this time in 2019.
2 New Travel-Related Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new travel-related cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Nov. 28.
DOH Reports 76 New COVID Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 76 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, raising the statewide total to 17,784 since the pandemic began.
County No Longer Waiving Fees for Online Payments
Kaua‘i County fees and bills will no longer be waived after Nov. 30, 2020.
Kaua‘i Weekly Road Closures: Nov. 28-Dec. 4
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4.
Gov Grants Kawakami’s Request for Temporary Moratorium on Participation in State’s Pre-Travel Testing Program
Kaua‘i Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami’s request to place a temporary moratorium on Kaua‘i’s participation in the state’s pre-travel testing program has been approved.
2 New COVID Cases Reported on Friday
The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday.
DOH Reports 92 New COVID Cases Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 92 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, raising the statewide total to 17,708 since the pandemic began.
Free Community COVID Testing Scheduled Saturday
A free community testing event will be held Saturday morning at Kekaha Elementary School after the Kaua‘i District Health Office identified several new cases of COVID-19 in the Kekaha area.
2 New COVID Cases Reported on Thanksgiving
The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new positive cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
Miss Teen USA 2020 Returns Home to Kaua‘i
Miss Teen USA 2020 and Kapa‘a resident Ki‘ilani Arruda has returned home.
