Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: Oct. 30-Nov. 1
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Oct. 30-Nov. 1.
New COVID Case Identified, Another Removed From County’s Total
The Kaua‘i District Health Office reports a new positive case of COVID-19 today.
DOH Reports 77 New Cases, 2 New COVID-Related Deaths
To date, 11,682 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
DOH Reports 62 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 62 new cases of coronavirus statewide Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 14,834.
Visitor Tests Positive for COVID After Negative Pre- and Post-Travel Tests
The Kaua‘i District Health Office today reported a new positive case of COVID-19.
Flash Flooding Closes Kalalau Trail
The DLNR Division of State Parks has closed the Kalalau Trail on Kaua’i this morning due to Flash Flooding.
300 Kaua‘i Dogs, Cats to be Flown to Less-Crowded Mainland Shelters
The Kaua‘i Humane Society (KHS) is saying goodbye to 302 dogs and cats as they will be flown to the mainland this afternoon to find new forever homes.
Quarantine-Exempt Travel Opens to Japan in November
Travel restrictions on US travel to Japan remain in place.
Salvation Army ARC Monthly Donation event Slated for Nov. 6
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be accepting donations on Nov. 6, in Līhu‘e at the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DOH Reports 66 New COVID Cases, 3 Additional Deaths
A total of 1,073 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while 215 have died based on the state’s current official count.
County Services to Close on General Election Day
In observance of the General Election, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Nov. 3, along with all refuse transfer stations, the Kekaha Landfill, and the Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools.
Lāna‘i to Lockdown Amid COVID Outbreak
The order also restricts travel to and from Lāna‘i for essential work or medical purposes only. All other travelers will have to quarantine for 14 days.
Hawaiʻi Health Systems Supported by Out-of-State Workers Through Christmas
In total, more than 170 medical employees are in Hawaiʻi now through Dec. 26, 2020.
DOE Employee Among County’s Recent Positive COVID Cases Reported
An employee of the Department of Education tested positive for COVID-19, the Kaua‘i District Health Office reported today.
DOH Reports 38 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reported 38 new cases of coronavirus Monday, bringing the statewide total to 14,709 since the pandemic began.
FCC Grants Licenses To Allow DHHL To Build Its Own Wireless Networks
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a grant that would provide the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) ownership of broadband spectrum to deploy wireless internet services on Kaua‘i, Lana‘i, Moloka‘i, and Maui.
DOH Reports 121 New COVID Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 121 new cases of coronavirus statewide Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 14,672.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Starts Today
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is encouraging health care providers and the public to learn more about the effects and sources of lead exposure to children.
Health Workshop Scheduled for Seniors
The Better Choices Better Health six-week series starts Nov. 17 and 18, 2020, and will be held via telephone conference call.
DOH Reports 90 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reported 90 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 14,553 since the pandemic began.
