Kaua‘i News
3 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, June 26.
Merrie Monarch Hula Festival Underway
Hula hālau (hula school) participants from across the world have been taking the stage at the iconic Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium in Hilo for the past couple of days to participate in the 58th Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.
PVS Crew Discover Parts of Shipwreck at Lalo
Two large anchors discovered in the French Frigate Shoals by voyaging canoe crew members of the Hikianalia are thought to be remains of an old whaling ship from the 1800s.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Kōloa Road, Maluhia Road
Multiple sections of Kōloa and Maluhia Roads are scheduled to be closed starting next week for various road work projects.
State Identifies 48 New Infections Friday
The state’s two-week average is 43 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.
KPD’s 94th Recruit Class Graduates
The Kaua‘i Police Department held a small outdoor ceremony on Thursday, June 24, for its 94th Police Recruit Class graduates.
Hawai´i Vacation Rental Demand Surges in May
Vacation rental demand across the Hawaiian Islands was back in a big way in May.
Three Clean Transportation Bills Signed Into Law Thursday
Three House bills that support Hawaiʻi’s transition to clean ground transportation were signed into law Thursday by Governor David Ige.
Trans-Pacific Travel Restrictions, Gathering Limits to be Lifted in July
Hawai´i will rollback more travel and gathering restrictions next month, as coronavirus vaccination rates continue to rise across all islands.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, June 24.
55 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 55 new cases of coronavirus statewide Thursday, bringing the overall total to 37,484. No new COVID-related deaths were reported.
Rob’s Good Times Grill to Host Second Pop-Up COVID Vaccination Clinic
Rob’s Good Times Grill will host its second pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic this weekend.
Native Hawaiian Health Care System Set to Receive Federal Funding
The Native Hawaiian Health Care System (NHHCS), which coordinates health care programs and services for Native Hawaiians on five of the Hawaiian Islands, will receive a total of $18.2 million in federal funding.
Search Teams Locate Missing Diver’s Equipment
Multiple agencies continued on Wednesday to search for 47-year-old Nelson Kupenes of Waimea.
7 New COVID 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 Wednesday, June 23.
DHHL Publishes Final EA for Anahola Settlement Plan
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has published its final Environmental Assessment (EA) with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Anahola Homestead Settlement Plan in the Kawaihau District.
Underweight Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup Rescued Off Midway Atoll
An endangered Hawaiian monk seal pup prematurely separated from its mother was rescued from Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and airlifted to Hawai‘i Island’s mammal hospital for treatment in Kailua-Kona.
Search For Diver Missing in Kaua‘i Waters Continues
The search remains ongoing and anyone with information about the missing diver is urged to call KPD Dispatch at 808-241-1711
New COVID Infections Continue Downward Trend
The state’s two-week average is 37 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
