Kaua‘i News
Fourth Annual Hawai’i Kuauli Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival
The festival will include presentations from various cultures, a keiki hula ho’ike, fire knife competition, wearable arts fashion show, cook-off between renowned chefs, educational workshops and an online marketplace.
May Rainfall Totals Below Average on Garden Isle
Rainfall totals for the month of May on the Garden island were recorded below average, officials reported.
64 New COVID Cases Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 64 new cases of coronavirus Saturday.
Green Waste Service Closed at Kekaha Landfill
Green waste at the Kekaha Landfill is closed until further notice due to processing issues.
HDOT Weekly Lane Closures: June 5-11
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the week of June 5-11.
Hawai´i Offers Vaccination Incentives to All Who Receive Shot
News of the incentive program was released at the same time as the governor’s announcement that Hawai´i will abolish inter-island travel restrictions for all residents and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, later this month.
Hawai´i to Abolish All Inter-Island Travel Restrictions
Pre-pandemic travel norms are on their way back to the Hawaiian Islands. All restrictions on inter-island travel throughout Hawai´i are set be lifted later this month, marking the first time state residents and visitors will be able to move entirely unencumbered in well over a year. The rollbacks will apply to all individuals, regardless of […]
DOH Reports 69 New COVID Cases Friday
The state’s two-week average is 52 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
Water Restored to Customers on Hanapēpē Road
Water services were restored to customers on Hanapēpē Road as of Thursday afternoon, June 3. Customers may resume normal water use.
Pop-Up COVID Clinics Scheduled Over Next 3 Weekends
More pop-up vaccine clinics are scheduled around Kaua‘i throughout the month of June.
Report Marine Debris on New State Hotline
The battle against marine debris has become a statewide concerted effort with a new hotline now available to Hawai‘i residents who can report derelict fishing gear, like nets, responsible for entangling marine life like turtles and humpback whales.
Half of Kaua‘i Residents Fully Vaccinated Against COVID
More than half of Kaua‘i residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Mayor Derek SK Kawakami announced during the county’s bi-weekly COVID update Thursday, June 3.
Joint Warrant Sweep Operation Yields 11 Arrests
A warrant sweep operation with Kauai Police Department, in partnership with the US Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, yielded 11 arrests.
DOH Reports One New Death Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 45 new cases of coronavirus Thursday.
Kawakami Declares June Pride Month on Kaua‘i
Throughout the United States, the month of June is celebrated as LGBTQ Pride Month which brings awareness to the ongoing fight for dignity and equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community.
First responders Conduct Multiple Air Rescues in Kalalau area, Kōke‘e
Several hikers were air rescued out of the Kalalau area and Kōke‘e on Wednesday, June 2.
OHA to Distribute Over $1 Million in COVID Relief to Native Hawaiians
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is releasing more than $1 million in grants to help Native Hawaiians impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawai´i Returns Thousands of Vaccine Doses, Citing Decreased Demand
The Hawai´i Department of Health is expected to roll out a vaccination incentive program in the coming days to try and drum up more demand for the shot.
