Kaua‘i News
Maui Doctor Faces Charges of Unlawful Distribution of Hydrocodone
A Maui doctor with a practice in Hilo is facing charges of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, the US Attorney’s Office reported Thursday afternoon.
DOH Reports 101 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 101 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 13,146 since the pandemic began.
Post-Arrival Surveillance Testing of Tourists Won’t Carry Quarantine Penalties
Lt. Governor Josh Green announced a plan to create a post-arrival surveillance testing program that will attempt to test 10% of visitors each day to paint at a clear picture of how effective the pre-travel tests are at weeding out positive COVID cases.
State Park Fees Rise for First Time in 20 Years
As of Oct. 9, out-of-state residents and commercial operators will be charged higher fees for entering select Hawaiʻi State Parks.
KPD Non-Emergency Line Operational Again
Kaua‘i Police Department’s dispatch non-emergency phone number is back online.
Sewage Did Not Reach Hanamāʻulu Stream, Officials Update
Kaua‘i County officials confirm approximately 4,000 gallons of wastewater spilled in Hanamāʻulu Tuesday night, not 15,000 gallons as was initially reported.
Wastewater Spills Into Hanamāʻulu Stream
Approximately 15,000 gallons of wastewater spilled into the Hanamāʻulu Stream after a sewer line broke on Tuesday night.
2 Hikers Rescued From Kalalau Valley
Two hikers rescued from Kalalau Valley on Monday morning required medical attention.
HTA Seeks Ideas From Public on Ways to Reset Tourism
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is reaching out to the public for ideas on ways to reset tourism in the state after a months-long economic and travel halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOH Reports 83 New Cases, 3 More COVID-Related Deaths
To date, 889 people have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection, while the official death toll now stands at 160.
Ige Denies Mayor’s Request to Implement Post-Travel Testing Program
Kaua‘i County’s proposal to implement post COVID-19 testing for travelers was denied by Gov. David Ige, officials announced Monday.
DOH Reports 52 New Cases of COVID Monday
A total of 10,470 people have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
1 Person Displaced After Structure Fire in Kapa‘a
An early-morning structure fire left one person displaced, officials reported this morning.
State Receives Funding for COVID Vaccination Distribution
Hawai‘i will receive nearly $800,000 in new funding for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness, lawmakers announced this morning.
Kaua‘i Firefighters Douse Two Brush Fires
The cause of the two fires that burned two acres is not yet known and remains under investigation.
Millions Available to Support Child Care in Hawai‘i
The goal of the new program is to provide regulated child care providers or A+ providers in Hawai‘i with one-time, flexible funding to ensure the continuity of their operations.
Kaua‘i Remains Free of New COVID Cases Sunday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 70 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 12,804 since the pandemic began.
Waimea High Graduate Receives 2nd Hawaii Dental Service Community Scholarship
Kiana Marie Soliven, a Waimea High School graduate and second-year dental hygiene student at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, was awarded another $5,000 scholarship from the Hawai‘i Dental Service (HDS) Foundation.
Roadwork on Maluhia Road Starts Monday
Roadwork on Maluhia Road in Kōloa is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 5.
