Kaua‘i News
Water Advisory Expanded
The Department of Water (DOW) advises customers in Wailua Homesteads that due to unforeseen circumstances, the affected area of the scheduled water service shutdown has been expanded.
DOH Reports 100 New Cases, 3 COVID-Related Deaths
The state Department of Health reported 100 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the overall total to 10,123 since the pandemic began.
KFD Contains 100-Acre Brush Fire Near Airport; 1 Firefighter Injured
The Kaua‘i Fire Department contained a 100-acre brushfire that broke out near the makai side of Līhu‘e Airport on Monday afternoon.
$50 Mil in Federal Funding Dedicated Rental Relief Program
Hawai‘i residents unemployed or partially unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for rent relief through a new housing assistance program.
Senate Committee Requests Pre-Testing Pilot Program for Interisland Travel
A Hawai‘i Senate Committee is calling for a program that would require coronavirus testing for those wishing to travel between the Hawaiian Islands.
DOH Reports 66 New Cases, 2 COVID-Related Deaths on Tuesday
New coronavirus cases fell below a daily tally of 100 for the first time in more than a month. However, Tuesday marked two consecutive weeks during which at least one coronavirus-related death was reported in Hawai‘i.
Water Shutdown Set For Wailua Homesteads
Water service will be turned off on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, in order to connect a new 6-inch water line to the existing water system.
Governor Appoints Special Master to Oversee Public Safety Dept.
Hyun will be assessing the operations of the administration, corrections, and law enforcement divisions, including strengths and weaknesses. He is also tasked with investigating the concerns the unions raised about the department’s COVID-19 response.
DOH Reports 105 Cases, 1 New COVID-Related Death
At least one person in the state has died from COVID-19 complications on each of the last 13 days.
DOH Reports 164 New Cases, 1 Coronavirus-Related Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 164 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, pushing the statewide total to 9,855.
Water service shutdown scheduled in Wailua Homesteads This Week
A water service shutdown is scheduled in Wailua Homesteads this week.
Waimea Structure Fire Displaces 4 Residents
A fire in Waimea displaced four residents early Saturday morning.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Leeward Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the leeward portions of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau
DOH Reports 3 New COVID-19-Related Deaths, 221 New Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 221 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, including three new fatalities, pushing the death toll over 84.
Kaua‘i District Health Officer Assists in Development of COVID-19 Information Online Dashboard
At an afternoon briefing to legislators, Gov. David Ige and representatives from the Hawai‘i Department of Health and the University of Hawai‘i unveiled a new COVID-19 dashboard for anyone interested in tracking local data associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Kaua‘i Weekly Road Closures: Sept. 5-11
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for Sept. 5-11.
Maintenance Work on Kaumualiʻi Highway to Start Sept. 8
Maintenance Work on Kaumualiʻi Highway in Waimea is slated to begin next week.
KFD Rescue Hiker off Kalalau Trail
Kaua‘i Firefighters rescued a 25-year-old hiker off the Kalalau Trail Thursday afternoon.
Garden Island Continues to See Average Rainfall Totals for 2020
Despite the recent dryness, all of the rain gages on Kaua‘i continued to have near to above average rainfall totals for 2020 through the end of August, the National Weather Service (NWS) reports.
DOH Reports 271 New Cases of Coronavirus, 2 New Deaths
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 271 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, including two new fatalities, pushing the death toll over 80.
