Kaua‘i News
Watch: Mayor Kawakami Provides Bi-Weekly COVID-19 Update
Mayor Derek SK Kawakami reports that there appears to be an upward trend in COVID-19 cases on Kauai during his bi-weekly COVID update Thursday, April 22.
Kaua‘i Kupuna Succumbs to COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported Kaua‘i’s second fatality from COVID-19 on Thursday, April 22.
KPD Shares Details on Mysterious Incident Involving Projectile, Rental Car
On Thursday, April 22, KPD reached out with some clarifying information from the investigation.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Convention Hall to Close for First Doses
Kaua‘i health officials are urging residents who would like to get vaccinated for COVID-19 to get their first dose before the end of this month.
Kaua‘i Sees More New COVID Cases Thursday, DOH Reports
The state’s two-week average is 80 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.5%.
National Drug Take Back Day Scheduled Saturday
The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is collecting unused, unwanted, or expired medications on National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24.
CIP Funds Allocated for Several Projects on Garden Island
The final version of the State Budget has allocated $223,482,000 in capital improvement project (CIP) monies for Kauaʻi.
COVID-19 Variant Confirmed on Kaua‘i
The Kaua‘i District Health Office announced Wednesday, April 21, that a COVID-19 variant has been confirmed on the island.
Hawai´i Hotel Performance Sees Meaningful March Uptick
While the overall results were promising, they did vary by county.
2 New COVID 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 Wednesday, April 21.
Daily COVID Rates Hold Steady as Vaccination Count Approaches 1.1 Million
The state’s two-week average is 80 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Lehua Island Now Rat Free
Lehua Island has been declared rat-free after a decade-long eradication effort, officials announced Wednesday, April 21.
Registration for Keiki, Junior Lifeguard Programs Begins May 3
Online registration for the 2021 Keiki and Junior Lifeguard programs will begin on May 3. However, enrollment is limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tourists’ Vehicle Struck By Possible Bullet on Drive to Hanalei
Cindi and David Pittman were headed to Hanalei by way of Highway 56, approximately 15 minutes outside of Princeville, after a long day of travel when they heard the thud of some heavy projectile slam into the rear passenger side door.
4 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 20.
Hawai´i Inter-Island Travel Exception On The Way For Vaccinated Residents
Governor David Ige on Tuesday announced that a travel exception is coming soon for fully-vaccinated individuals who received their shot(s) in Hawai´i.
Nightly Full Closures of Kaumuali‘i Highway at Hanapēpē River Bridge
A portion of Kaumuali‘i Highway (Route 50) will be closed next week for the setting of girders on the Hanapēpē River Bridge.
Vaccine Eligibility Extends to All 16 and Older Across Hawaii
Information about who is eligible for which vaccines, as well as how to register, is available.
DOH Reports 65 New Cases of COVID Monday
The state’s two-week average is 83 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.6%.
Some County Disposal Services Unavailable Monday
The county indicated that updates will be issued as they become available.
