Kaua‘i News
Shoulder Widening Work on Kūhiō Highway Begins Today
The Hawai’i Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs motorists of shoulder widening work on Kūhiō Highway (Route 56) between Ka Haku Road and Kapaka Street on Kauai’s north shore, beginning Tuesday, April 27.
165 Pounds of Meds Collected During National Drug Take Back Day
Sixteen boxes of unused, unwanted and expired medications were collected during National Drug Take Back Day on Kaua‘i.
UK COVID-19 Variant Identified on Kaua‘i
The Kaua‘i District Health Office announced Monday, April 26, that another COVID-19 variant was confirmed on the island.
J&J Vaccinations to Resume in Hawai‘i
Use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine was paused for 11 days while health organizations studied the risk of blood clots forming in those who received it.
Kaua‘i Identifies Two New COVID Cases, as Infections Continue to Rise
Vaccination is widely available on the island.
Keiki and Junior Lifeguard Programs to Begin in May
Enrollment is limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kaua‘i Reports 8 New COVID Cases on Single Day
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, April 25.
Millions Across US Skipping Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
Millions of US citizens are choosing to skip the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a decision that will impact the level and duration of their initial immunity to the illness.
‘Voices of Business’ Podcast to Feature Local Success Stories
The Chamber of Commerce Hawai´i has launched a new podcast, hosted by long time talk show host Jo McGarry, and sponsored by ALTRES.
Kaua‘i Counts Two New COVID Cases Saturday
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, April 24.
DOH Reports 51 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 51 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday.
Kaua‘i Highways Receive Alternative Fuel Corridor Status
The Federal Highway Administration on Friday, April 23, approved the Kaua‘i Alternative Fuel Corridor, a move that will bring a host of benefits to the Garden Island including streamlined access to potential funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: April 24-30
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for April 24-30.
Kapa‘a Man Indicted on Sex Assault Charges
A Kapa‘a man was arrested Friday, April 23, after being indicted by Grand Jury on sexual assault charges of a juvenile female.
Wanted Wailua Man Located, Held on $161K Bail
A Wailua man wanted on several criminal warrants was taken into custody by Kaua‘i Police Department on Thursday, April 22.
3 Arrested After Drugs Found in Lāwaʿi Home
The discovery of drugs during a search warrant executed on a Lāwaʿi home yielded three arrests.
5 New COVID Cases Reported on Garden Island
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, April 23.
DOH Reports 94 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 94 new cases of coronavirus on Friday.
Self-Service Motor Vehicle Registration Kiosk Installed at Princeville’s Foodland
County of Kaua‘i officials, in partnership with Foodland and Intellectual Technology Inc. (ITI), launched this week the island’s fourth self-service kiosk for motor vehicle registrations at Foodland in Princeville.
