Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 While on O‘ahu
A Kaua‘i resident who is currently on O‘ahu tested positive for COVID-19.
Local Artists Complete Mural Along County’s Pi‘ikoi Building
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami joined local artists Seth Womble and Samuel Schryver Friday to celebrate the completion of their new Hōlua mural in Līhu‘e
DOH Reports 3 New COVID-19-Related Deaths
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported three coronavirus-related deaths for the third day in a row, along with 310 new cases of COVID-19 statewide on Friday. According to DOH statistics, Kaua‘i County now has one new case after a week of no infections. The state’s virus tracker, which maps active cases by district across each […]
Big Island Fisherman Arrested For Hundreds of Illegal Take
Officers inspected the boat and the fisher’s catch at the South Point Boat Ramp.
Single Cat Kills 9 Endangered Native Seabird Chicks
Over the course of three days in a remote area of the Hono o Na Pali Natural Area Reserve, one cat (photographed on multiple trail cameras) killed at least nine endangered Hawaiian Petrel (‘u‘au) chicks
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: Aug. 29-Sept. 4
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for Aug. 29 to Sept. 4.
KPD Monitoring 1K People in Quarantine, Mayor Reports
Kaua‘i continued its one-week streak of no new COVID-19 cases as of Friday, with one case active and in isolation.
Waimea Pool Slated to Reopen Saturday
The Waimea swimming pool is scheduled to reopen after being closed for almost a week for repairs.
Hawai‘i Passenger Arrivals by Air for Aug. 27
On Aug. 27, 1,605 people arrived in Hawai‘i. During this same time last year approximately 28,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors.
10 KCCC Inmates Released in Effort to Avoid COVID-19 Outbreak
Ten inmates from Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center were released as part of a Hawai‘i Supreme Court (HSC) order issued to avoid a COVID-19 outbreak in the facility.
Hawai‘i Reports 4 More Deaths, 265 More COVID-19 Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported four coronavirus-related deaths for the second day in a row, along with 265 new cases of COVID-19 statewide on Friday.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: Aug. 28-30
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Aug. 28-30.
HIDOE Extends Distance Learning in Hawai‘i
During the “Learn from Home” phase, schools will continue offering learning hubs on campus to provide connectivity for students who need it. Schools will also continue educational programming for vulnerable students as previously identified.
Hawai‘i Reports 4 Deaths, 306 New Coronavirus Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported four more coronavirus-related deaths statewide overnight, while 306 new cases of COVID-19 were identified across all islands Thursday.
KPD Identify Līhuʽe man Killed in Rice Street Car Crash
A Līhuʽe man who died in a single-vehicle crash last week on Rice Street has been identified as Jesse Santiago.
Sole Active COVID-19 Case Believed to be Community Transmitted
The current active COVID-19 case on Kaua‘i is believed to be community transmitted, officials confirmed. The cumulative total of cases remains at 56 as of Aug. 26.
Hawai‘i Passenger Arrivals by Air: Aug. 25
No travelers flew into Līhu‘e Airport on Tuesday, according to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.
New Hauler, Processor Coming to Transfer Stations
As the county transitions to a new hauler and processor, residents are asked to hold on to their used tires for the next few days until the new contractor is able to mobilize and service the refuse transfer stations and Kekaha landfill.
Mayor Signs 4th Emergency Proclamation
The mayor’s proclamation was issued in coordination with the Governor’s Office and fellow counties.
