Kaua‘i News
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%.
One New COVID Case Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, June 22.
Annual Rainbow Trout Fishing Season Now Open
Families gathered along the banks of Pu‘u Lua Reservoir at Kōkeʻe to participate in the opening weekend of the annual rainbow trout fishing season.
COVID-19 ‘Variant of Concern’ Spreading in Hawai‘i
The Delta variant, which was first detected in India, now makes up approximately 10% of all cases in the U.S.
Federal Funding to Aid Hawai‘i Airports in COVID Recovery
Federal funding is coming to aid Hawai‘i’s airports that experienced economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year.
Governor Announces Laundry List of 28 Bills up For Veto
Governor David Ige announced his Intent to Veto list Monday. It was not lacking for line items.
Authorities Search For Missing Diver on West Side of Kaua‘i
Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a missing diver on Monday at approximately 7:50 a.m.
Hawai´i Hotel Performance Bounces Back Meaningfully in May
Hawai´i’s quarantine order for travelers due to the COVID-19 pandemic began on March 26, 2020, which immediately resulted in dramatic declines for the hotel industry.
Hawai‘i Daily Virus Average Drops to Lowest Total This Year
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 14 new cases of coronavirus statewide Monday.
Waste Collection Delayed For Multiple Kaua´i Communities
Trash collection service has been delayed to multiple Kaua´i communities on Monday, June 21.
Gas Prices Finally Leveling Off in Hawai´i
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week.
High Surf Advisory In Effect For All Hawaiian Islands
Heed all advice from ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
67 New Cases Statewide
A total of 2,420 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 513 have died.
Salvation Army ARC Monthly Donation Event Scheduled
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be onsite at the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhu‘e from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 2.
Hiker Suffers Ankle Injury, Rescued in Kōke‘e
A 30-year-old woman was rescued in Kōke‘e after suffering an ankle injury on the Awaʻawapuhi Trail.
70 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus Saturday.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: June 19-25
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has announced weekly lane closures on Kauai for June 19-25.
Hawai‘i Reports Three New COVID Deaths Friday
The state’s two-week average is 43 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 0.9%.
Hawaiʻi Opens ‘Safe Travels’ Connection With French Polynesia
Beginning Monday, travelers from French Polynesia will be added to Hawaiʻi’s Safe Travels Program.
Kailua Man Sentenced to 24 Years Prison for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering
An O‘ahu man who pleaded guilty in federal court in 2019 to drug trafficking charges was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison, Thursday, June 17.
