Kaua‘i News
Partial Closure on Kuhio Highway Due to Emergency Water Main Repairs
The Department of Water announced a partial lane closure on Kuhio Highway.
Kaua‘i Weekly Road Closures: Oct. 24-30
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Oct. 24-30.
Public Defender Appointed as 5th District Family Court Judge
Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald appointed Stephanie R.S. Char as District Family Court Judge of the 5th Circuit.
14 Individuals Arrested for COVID-19 Quarantine Violations
Kauaʽi police have arrested 14 individuals for violating Hawai‘i’s 14-day quarantine emergency rules pertaining to COVID-19 since the reopening of travel under the Safe Travels platform, which launched October 15.
Mayor Signs 5th Supplementary Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami signed the fifth supplementary emergency proclamation extending the disaster relief period for the COVID-19 crisis for at least another 60 days.
DOH Reports 131 New COVID Cases, 3 New Deaths
A total of 1,057 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while the state’s official death toll now stands at 209.
Residents Encouraged to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
Residents are able to dispose of their unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications throughout the year at two permanently installed drop boxes across across from the Records Division window at KPD headquarters located at 3990 Ka‘ana Street in Līhu‘e.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend lane closures for Oct. 23-25.
Hawai‘i Releases Preliminary COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan
Governor David Ige said the soonest such a vaccine will be available is likely at least a few months. Critical target populations will be prioritized during the first phase of distribution.
Hawai‘i to Receive $1.9 Mil for Small-Scale Agriculture
More than $127,000 will be allocated to Kaua‘i County through funding provided by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase the quality and quantity of locally grown foods in food-insecure communities.
Big Island Reports 29 New Coronavirus Cases Thursday
Three new coronavirus-related deaths were also reported across all islands.
DLIR Launches Adjudication Unit for Unemployment Insurance Claims
One-hundred trained adjudicators will help the Hawai‘i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) process the backlog of unemployment claims.
Virtual Meeting Scheduled for Waimea River Ford Crossing Project Scheduled
The County of Kaua‘i’s Department of Public Works invites the public to participate in a virtual public meeting regarding the Waimea River Ford Crossing Project located in the Waimea District.
County’s Voter Service Center Now Open
The Voter Service Center (VSC) opened at 8 a.m. Tuesday in Conference Rooms A/B of the County’s Pi‘ikoi Building in Līhu‘e.
New Grant Program to Help Hawai‘i Businesses
The program will help at least 2,500 businesses statewide, as it is funded by $25 million allocated from Hawai‘i’s portion of the CARES Act stimulus package.
91 New COVID Cases, 2 Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 91 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 14,156 since the pandemic began. Two new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
Brown Water Advisory Issued at Koloa Landing
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Koloa Landing.
Body Found Along Shoreline of Beach in Wailua
Kaua‘i Police recovered the body of a man found dead Monday night along the shoreline of a beach in Wailua, commonly referred to as Kitchens.
Tsunami Advisory Canceled
A tsunami advisory issued this afternoon for the Hawaiian Islands has been canceled.
Tsunami Advisory Issued For Kaua‘i, State
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami advisory for the island of Kaua‘i.
