Kaua‘i News
Dept. of Public Safety Names New State Sheriff
The current Sheriff is retiring on Dec. 1, after 40 years of service to the state.
Hawai‘i Counts 120 New Cases, 2 COVID-Related Deaths on Thanksgiving
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 106 new cases daily, with a 2.1% test positivity rate.
4 New COVID Cases Identified on Kaua‘i
The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported four new positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
DOH Reports 108 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 103 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2%.
KPD Seeks Help Finding Missing California Man
The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person.
Surfrider Foundation Launches Ocean Friendly Visitors Outreach Program
Surfrider Foundation’s Kaua‘i Chapter launched its new Ocean Friendly Visitors (OFV) outreach program.
Hurricane Season 2020 Recap
The 2020 hurricane season featured two tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility, which is below the seasonal average.
NWS Issues Flash Flood Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Kaua‘i, due to heavy rains occurring over the island.
KPD Reminds Public to be Vigilant During Holidays
Kauaʿi police are reminding the public to remain vigilant during the upcoming holiday season.
2 New COVID Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new travel-related cases of COVID-19 on Kaua‘i on Tuesday.
Mayor Proposes Rule to Temporarily Opt Out of State’s Pre-Travel Testing Program
Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami has submitted a proposal to Gov. David Ige requesting a temporary pause to the Garden Island’s participation in the state’s Safe Travels pre-travel testing program.
Kauaʿi Man Taken Into Custody After Pointing Gun at Police Officers
Kaua‘i police arrested a 38-year-old Kauaʿi man with no known permanent address, on Monday evening for terroristic threatening and reckless endangerment.
Over $350K in Federal Funding Coming to County to Provide Rental Assistance
Kaua‘i County Housing Agency is set to receive $352,924 in federal funding to support the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.
Kaua‘i Reports First COVID Death On Island
The Kaua‘i District Health Office reported the county’s first on-island fatality from COVID-19 on Monday.
Trans-Pacific Travel Changes in Effect Tuesday
Travelers who did not have a negative test result prior to departing for Hawai‘i must self-quarantine for 14 days, without exception.
CALEA Awards Reaccreditation to KPD
The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) received a law enforcement reaccreditation award that is considered the “Gold Standard in Public Safety” from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) on Nov. 13.
DOH Reports 114 New Cases of COVID Monday
The state’s two-week average for new cases is 96 daily, with a 2% test positivity rate.
Hawaiian Airlines Now Offering Pre-Flight COVID Tests From Las Vegas
Hawaiian Airlines is now offering drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 pre-flight tests for its guests traveling to the islands from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and Seattle.
