Kaua‘i News
Tsunami Advisory Issued For Kaua‘i, State
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami advisory for the island of Kaua‘i.
County Opens New Skatepark in Līhu‘e
County officials have announced the opening of a new skatepark at the Līhu‘e Civic Center.
Ige Extends Emergency Relief Period for March Flooding
Gov. David Ige signed a fourth emergency proclamation to extend the emergency relief period for flooding that occurred in March.
Hawai‘i’s COVID Total Tops 14,000 Since Pandemic Began
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 83 new cases of coronavirus Sunday.
UH to Play Home Games in Empty Aloha Stadium
The Rainbow Warriors will play their first home game against New Mexico on Nov. 7.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Portions of Kekaha
Portions of Kekaha will be closed on Oct. 22 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road reconstruction work
Trusted Partners Announced for Pre-Travel Inter-County COVID Testing
Inter-county travelers arriving in Kaua‘i and Maui may now bypass the 14-day quarantine if they take a COVID-19 test no earlier than 72 hours prior to departure and receive a negative result.
DOH Reports 96 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 96 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, bringing the adjusted statewide total to 13,949 since the pandemic began.
New COVID-19 Case Connected to Inter-Island Travel Confirmed
One new COVID-19 case was confirmed in Kaua‘i County and another probable case is pending laboratory results, officials announced this morning.
3 Mariners Rescued from Overturned Vessel South of O‘ahu
The US Coast Guard and Ocean Safety crews rescued three mariners from an overturned vessel off the south of O‘ahu, Friday.
First Day of Pre-Travel Testing Program Brings Nearly 700 Trans-Pacific Travelers to Kaua‘i
Nearly 700 passengers were screened through the state’s pre-travel testing coronavirus program at Līhu‘e Airport on Thursday.
Free Voluntary Post-Arrival Testing Program Starts Monday for Traveling Residents
Kaua‘i County will be providing free post-arrival COVID-19 tests for Kaua‘i residents who travel out of state and receive a quarantine exemption via the state’s Safe Travels pre-testing program.
Kauai Weekly Road Closures: Oct. 17-23
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for Oct. 17-23.
DOH Reports 89 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 89 new cases of coronavirus Friday, bringing the adjusted statewide total to 13,853 since the pandemic began. One additional fatality was also reported.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: Oct. 16-18
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend lane closures for Oct. 16-18.
Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Assault Suspect
The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating a Kekaha man, as he is a suspect in an alleged assault case.
Hawai‘i Restaurant Cards to Arrive This Week
The card can only be used for food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases. The card will not be accepted at grocery or convenience stores or for grab-and-go prepared meals.
2 Kaua‘i Companies Cited by DOH Clean Air Branch
The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Air Branch issued Notices and Finding of Violation and Orders (NOVOs) against a greenwaste disposal service and a local mortuary.
