Kaua‘i News
State Reports 3 New COVID-Related Deaths
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 112 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.5%.
S. Korea Added to Hawai‘i’s Safe Travels Program
Korean travelers will be eligible to bypass mandatory quarantine starting Feb. 5.
Kaua‘i Leaders Mourn Death of Former Hawaiʻi County Mayor Billy Kenoi
Former Hawaiʻi County Mayor Billy Kenoi has died.
High Surf Advisory in Effect for East-Facing Shores
A high surf advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Overnight Water Service Shutdown Scheduled on Hana Road in Hanapepe
An overnight water service shutdown is scheduled on Hana Road in Hanapepe in February.
Hanapepe Weekly Road Closures to Continue Through April
The Hanapepe Bridge on Hanapepe Road weekly closure will continue through April 30 as crews conduct waterline work and installation.
COVID Death Toll Surpasses 400 After State Adjusts Official Number
A total of 59 new COVID-related deaths were reported after DOH did an examination of death certificates from the last five months of 2020.
Hanalei Structure Damaged in Blaze
No injuries were reported after a structure fire in Hanalei Monday morning.
Drape Mesh Install to Temporary Close Portion of Kuhio Highway
A temporary full closure on Kuhio Highway near the Kalihiwai Bridge starts Feb. 2.
Viewer Photo: Chasing Rainbows in Hanapepe
A Poipū man captured rainbows arching over Hanapepe while spending Saturday at Salt Pond Beach Park.
New COVID-19 Variant Identified in Hawai‘i
This strain of COVID-19 was first detected in Denmark in March 2020.
State Says COVID Death Toll in 2020 Underreported by Dozens
Hawai‘i has linked 60 new deaths over the past year with COVID-19 complications.
Daily COVID Numbers Consistent as State Turns Corner on 25K Infections
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 123 new cases of coronavirus Monday.
DOH Reports 153 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 153 new cases of coronavirus Sunday, raising the statewide total to 25,154.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: Jan. 23-29
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced lane closures for Jan. 23-29.
Viewer Photo: Kīlauea Lighthouse Between Squalls
Petrina Blakely snapped a picture of the Kīlauea Lighthouse Saturday morning between squalls.
High Surf Advisory Extended Through Sunday
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break, and strong longshore and rip currents making swimming difficult and dangerous.
Kaua‘i Bus Announces Changes to Routes, Services
In an effort to improve service to the public, The Kaua‘i Bus has announced multiple significant changes to its islandwide mainline and shuttle routes.
