Kaua‘i News
Hawai´i Cancels State Furloughs
Gov. David Ige announced early Thursday afternoon that furloughs and layoffs are no longer necessary after President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package, officially dubbed the American Rescue Plan.
State Senate Measure Would Create Highest Income Tax Level in US
The Hawaiʻi State Senate passed Senate Bill 56 on March 9, which aims to address a multi-billion dollar shortfall in state revenue through a number of different tax and rate increases.
Road Closures Continue on Kūhiō Highway as Crews Assess Slope After Landslide
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will maintain closures on Kūhiō Highway on the north shore of Kaua‘i until crews can safely assess and stabilize the slopes.
Large Landslide Near Hanalei Bridge Isolates North Shore Community
Multiple agencies are responding to impacts caused by this week’s severe weather, following state and county emergency disaster declarations.
Hanalei Post Office Closed Due to Weather-Related Road Closures
The Hanalei Post Office, located at 5-5226 Kūhiō Highway on the north shore of Kaua‘i, is temporarily closed due to weather-related road closures.
Search Warrant Executed on Līhuʿe Home Yields Drugs, 2 Arrests
A search warrant executed on a Līhuʿe home yielded two arrests after the discovery of heroin, methamphetamine and $7,000 in cash.
Flash Flood Advisory in Effect, Highway by Hanalei Bridge Remains Closed
While a flash flood warning has expired, a flash flood advisory remains in effect for Kauai until 9:30 a.m.
Highway on Princeville-side of the Hanalei Bridge Remains Closed
Both lanes of Kūhiō Highway, on the Princeville-side of the Hanalei Bridge, remain closed due to a rockslide.
Both Lanes of Highway on Princeville-Side of Hanalei Bridge Closed
Both lanes of Kūhiō Highway, on the Princeville-side of the Hanalei Bridge, is currently closed due to fallen debris.
Flood Advisory Extended Through Early Wednesday Evening
A flash flood watch is also in effect for the entire state of Hawai´i until 6 pm Friday.
Hawaiian Launches Nonstop Flight From Maui to Long Beach
Hawaiian Airlines on Wednesday began nonstop service between Long Beach and Kahului, Maui.
US House Votes to Send $6 Billion in COVID Relief to Hawai´i
Billions in coronavirus aid is almost certainly on its way to Hawai´i within a matter of days.
State Reports 48 New COVID Cases Wednesday
The state’s two-week average is 52 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Highway Near Hanalei Bridge Now open to 1 Lane of Alternating Traffic
Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is now open to one lane of alternating traffic.
Flood Advisory Extended into This Afternoon
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the flood advisory until 2:30 p.m. for the Garden Island.
High Surf Advisory Issued for East-Facing Shores
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for east-facing shores on Kaua‘i.
Flash Flood Warning Canceled
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has canceled the flash flood warning for Kaua‘i County.
Special Marine Warning Issued for Leeward Waters
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a special marine warning for leeward waters until 9:30 a.m.
Flash Flood Warning Extended, Portion of Kūhiō Highway Remains Closed
The flash flood warning has been extended to 9:45 a.m. and Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge remains closed.
Gov. Declares State of Emergency As Severe Weather Persists
The declaration enables funded efforts to provide quick and efficient relief of suffering, damage and losses caused by effects of the heavy rains.
