Kaua‘i News
Hawaii Over 100 COVID Cases Again Friday
To date, a total of 1,202,060 doses of COVID-19 vaccination have been administered statewide.
Applications Available for COVID Rental, Utility Assistance Program Starts May 10
The County of Kaua‘i’s 2021 Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance Program, administered by Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union (KGEFCU), will be accepting online applications starting May 10.
KIUC Attributes Islandwide Power Outage to Trip in Generator Source
Approximately 34,000 Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) customers were without power for less than an hour after issues with one or more of the company’s generating sources on Thursday, April 29.
Kōloa Road Slated for Scheduled Lane Closures
Multiple sections of Kōloa Road and Maluhia Road are scheduled for lane closures from May 3-5.
Watch: Kaua‘i Leaders Discuss Record COVID-19 Numbers
Kaua‘i recorded an all-time record of COVID-19 cases reported in a single day on Thursday, April 29, with 13 cases.
Power Outages Reported Islandwide
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) is working to restore power islandwide after outages were reported this afternoon.
Statewide COVID Cases Spike Above 100 Thursday
The state’s two-week average is 80 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Over a Dozen New Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, April 29.
Visitor Arrivals to Hawai´i Increase for First Time During Pandemic
This was the first time in 12 months visitor arrivals were up, but the year-to-date arrivals were still significantly down.
6 New COVID Cases Reported on Garden Island Wednesday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 28.
Restaurant Revitalization Grants Open For Applications Friday
Money will soon become available to help restaurants struggling in the wake of COVID-19.
Three New COVID-Related Deaths Tallied Statewide
The state’s two-week average is 77 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Popup COVID Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for Hanalei-Ha‘ēna Residents
Department of Health, Ho’ola Lahui and Malama Pono are teaming up to offer a popup COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Sunday, May 2 for residents in the Hanalei-Ha‘ēna area.
Registration for Summer Fun Program Starts May 5
Registration for the county’s Summer Fun program will begin on May 5, starting at 8 a.m.
6 New COVID Cases Reported on Garden Island
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 27.
Hawai‘i Reports First Pediatric Death Related to COVID Infection
The State Department of Health on Tuesday officially reported the state’s first pediatric COVID-19 death.
Shoulder Widening Work on Kūhiō Highway Begins Today
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs motorists of shoulder widening work on Kūhiō Highway (Route 56) between Ka Haku Road and Kapaka Street on Kauai’s north shore, beginning Tuesday, April 27.
165 Pounds of Meds Collected During National Drug Take Back Day
Sixteen boxes of unused, unwanted and expired medications were collected during National Drug Take Back Day on Kaua‘i.
UK COVID-19 Variant Identified on Kaua‘i
The Kaua‘i District Health Office announced Monday, April 26, that another COVID-19 variant was confirmed on the island.
J&J Vaccinations to Resume in Hawai‘i
Use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine was paused for 11 days while health organizations studied the risk of blood clots forming in those who received it.
