Kaua‘i News
La`i`ōpua 2020 Awarded Grant
The purpose of the event is to educate and connect Native Hawaiians to their culture through the sharing of stories, mele and memories by Hawai`i Island kupuna, artisans and experts.
‘Ulu Education Toolkit Launch
The program aims to improve student health and strengthen local food systems by increasing garden- and farm-based education for students of all ages.
One New Death Reported
A total of 2,327 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began.
Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing Visitor
The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help with locating a missing Nebraska man.
DOH Reports 48 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 48 new cases of coronavirus Saturday.
Full Closure of Mailihuna Road Scheduled as Part of Kapa‘a Stream Bridge Project
A full closure of Mailihuna Road between Kūhiō Highway and Silva Road is scheduled next week as part of the Kapa‘a Stream Bridge project.
Hawai´i Man Sentenced For Assaulting Federal Officer
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Honolulu Police Department with assistance from the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu.
Anahola Pair Arrested on Burglary Charge
A 34-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, both of Anahola, were arrested this week on first-degree burglary charges.
DOH Reports 44 New Cases of COVID Friday
The state’s two-week average is 47 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 0.9%.
Statewide Siren Test Set For Next Month
If you hear this siren tone in circumstances other than a test, follow emergency information and instructions provided by official government channels.
Hōkūle‘a Navigators Address Pandemic Fatigue in New PSA
Members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) partnered with the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) Collective to create a statewide public service announcement to address COVID-19 pandemic fatigue.
State Officials Urge Residents to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
As of Thursday, May 27, 50% of Kaua‘i residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Mayor Derek SK Kawakami announced in Thursday’s bi-weekly COVID-19 update.
Hawai´i Hits COVID-19 Vaccine Benchmark
To date, more than 1.5 million doses have been administered across all islands.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled for Anahola Water System 432
A temporary overnight water service shutdown is scheduled for select customers in Anahola, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) announced Thursday, May 27.
Hawai‘i Surpasses 36K Cases of COVID-19 Thursday
The state’s two-week average is 49 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.0%.
April Visitor Arrivals Approached 60% of Pre-Pandemic Totals
Prior to the pandemic, Hawai´i experienced record-level visitor expenditures and arrivals in 2019, as well as in the first two months of 2020.
HIDOE Grab-and-Go Summer Meals Start in June
The Grab-and-Go meal service at Hawaii’s schools begins June 4 and runs until July 19.
Hawai´i’s Tourism Industry Rebounding Faster Than Expected
The tourism bounce back in Hawai´i is outpacing what industry professionals expected.
COVID Variants Now Dominate New Hawai‘i Infections
SLD reports a growing presence of the P.1 variant, among others, which is highly infectious and may be more resistant to antibodies.
