Kaua‘i News
Hawai‘i Death Toll Due to COVID-19 Now 29, DOH Reports
Two O‘ahu residents are the 28th and 29th casualties of COVID-19 in Hawai‘i, the Department of Health confirmed this morning.
Thermal Temperature Screening Equipment Active in Hawai‘i Airports
Passengers are now able to deplane the aircraft without stopping.
Mayor in Talks With County Partners Regarding Resort Bubbles, GeofencingWi
With no new COVID-19 cases and only two active in Kaua‘i County, Mayor Derek Kawakami is looking at resort bubbles and geofencing.
Crisis Support Hotline Expanded to Include Mental Health, Substance Use Services
The Department of Health, in partnership with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, has expanded its hotline for crisis support to include access to mental health resources and substance use treatment services.
DOH Reports 173 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 173 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, all of which were identified on the island of O‘ahu.
Kuhio Highway Southbound Contraflow Reopened
The southbound contraflow on Kuhio Highway between Kapule Highway and the Kapaʻa Temporary Bypass Road has reopened.
HIDOE Launches ʻOhana Help Desk
The initiative is a statewide, comprehensive help desk providing technical support to public school students and their parents as schools offer more opportunities for online and blended learning.
Water Quality Advisory for Kalapaki Beach Canceled
The Water Quality Advisory for Kalapaki Beach Park has been canceled.
5th Circuit Court Seeks Applicants for Independent Jury Counsel
The 5th Circuit Court is seeking applicants for Independent Grand Jury Counsel.
DOH Reports 27th COVID-19 Related Death
The Department of Health reports the state’s 27th COVID-19 related death as well as another day of triple-digit cases.
Night Work on Kūhiō Highway Slated for Next Week
Night construction work is scheduled to be performed at various locations on Kūhiō Highway in Wailua, Waipouli and Kapaʻa next week to allow the Wastewater Management Division to perform maintenance work on the sewer system.
Hawai‘i Officials Push Enhanced Enforcement Over Interisland Quarantine, Lockdown
Gov. David Ige made it clear he’s not ready to cede free-flowing interisland travel just yet, which rebooted on June 16 after a widespread lockdown brought the spread of coronavirus to a near halt across the islands.
2 Active COVID-19 Cases in Kauai County
No new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Kaua‘i County and there are currently two active cases.
Coast Guard, Partners Rescue Mariners Off Deserted Island
Coast Guard, Air Force, Royal Australian Navy, and Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) responders rescued three stranded mariners from the island of Pikelot, Yap, Monday.
Hawai‘i Reports 207 Cases of COVID-19 Monday, Setting Single-Day Record
Health officials said that approximately 114 of the new cases can be contributed to private clinical laboratory reporting issues experienced over the weekend when the state reported 87 cases Saturday and identified 45 on Sunday.
Reminder: Water Shutoff Scheduled for Waimea Customers Starting Tuesday Night
The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers in Waimea of a scheduled overnight water service shutdown on Aug. 4, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Aug. 5, weather permitting.
Missing Data Pushes COVID-19 Counts Artificially Low
DOH will likely need to update case numbers from Friday on.
KPD Provides Firearms Registration Forms Online
The Kaua‘i Police Department now offers all three firearms registration forms on its website.
Potentially 2,000 Hawaiian Airlines Employees at Risk of Involuntary Furlough
More than 2,000 Hawaiian Airlines employees are at risk of involuntary furloughs as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the company’s business.
DMV Kūpuna Hours Adjusted
Kūpuna hours were adjusted at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as the county returns to a five-day work schedule.
