Kaua‘i News
New Rule Limits Gatherings Effective Immediately
The current rule limits outdoor gatherings of groups to 25 people or less, and keeps indoor gatherings to a maximum of 10 people.
Kaua‘i Bus Set to Get 6 New Buses Through Federal Grant
Kaua‘i Bus will receive six new vehicles to its fleet through federal funding awarded this week.
Governor Shakes Up COVID-19 Roles at DOH
Gov. David Ige convened a press conference Thursday to address Hawai‘i’s single worst day in its fight against the coronavirus, which saw 355 new cases identified statewide. But there were two notable absences from the podium.
DOH Reports 233 New Cases of COVID-19 Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 233 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, raising the statewide total to 4,543 since testing began in late February.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: Aug. 14-16
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Aug. 14-16.
Pre-Travel Program in Peril, as Hawai‘i Mulls Partial Lockdown
A return to lockdown is back on the table after Hawai‘i reported a record 355 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and two coronavirus-related deaths for the third consecutive day.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Identified on Kaua‘i
Two new positive COVID-19 cases have been identified by the Kaua‘i District Health Office on Thursday. This brings the active cases to six and the cumulative total to date to 53.
DOH Reports 355 Cases of Coronavirus, 2 Deaths Thursday
For the first time, Hawai‘i has eclipsed 300 coronavirus cases in a single day.
Water Conservation Notice Lifted
The Department of Water (DOW) has lifted the water conservation request for customers in Kalaheo, as of 1:50 p.m. Wednesday.
Water Conservation Request Issued
The Department of Water has issued an immediate water conservation request for customers in Wainiha and Haena until further notice.
Kawakami Requests Approval From Gov to Reduce Outdoor Gatherings to 25
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami has put in a request to reduce outdoor gatherings on Kaua‘i from 100 to 25 in light of the surging numbers of COVID-19.
Nearly $10 Million Coming For Neighbor Island Public Transit
Hawai‘i will receive more than $9.5 million in new federal funding to purchase new buses for Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Island, and Maui.
KFD Responds to 2 Structure Fires; No Injuries Reported
No injuries were reported after Kaua‘i firefighters extinguished two blazes this week on the east side of the island.
DOW Issues Water Conservation Request for Kalaheo Customers
The Department of Water (DOW) has issued an immediate water conservation request for customers in Kalaheo until further notice due to an electrical power outage that is affecting the Kalaheo pump station.
Elliott Kalani Ke Promoted to Assistant Chief
The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) held a special ceremony last week to honor the promotion of Elliott “Kalani” Ke to the rank of Assistant Chief of the Administrative & Technical Bureau.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Kaua‘i
Two new COVID-19 cases were reported by the Kaua‘i District Health Office Tuesday afternoon.
HIDOE Releases Report of COVID-19 Cases By School Complex
Thirteen COVID-19 cases were identified in Hawai‘i’s public schools over the summer months statewide, officials confirmed Tuesday.
Kaua‘i Schools to Start 2020-21 School With Distance Learning
All schools on Kaua‘i will follow O‘ahu’s lead and begin the first four weeks of the 2020-21 school year with distance learning.
State Reports Two New Coronavirus-Related Deaths Tuesday
Two more people in Hawai‘i have died as a result of coronavirus-infection.
