Kaua‘i News
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled for Ele‘ele Area
A water shutdown is scheduled for the Ele‘ele area on July 28-29. The shutdown will allow crews with the Department of Water to tie in a new 8-inch water line to the existing system, as part of the Hanapepe-Ele‘ele Water Systems Improvements Project. Water service will be turned off on July 28, from 9 p.m. […]
Douglas Grows to Cat 3 Hurricane; Expected to Weaken
Douglas is churning toward the Hawaiian Islands as a Category 3 hurricane.
California Man Arrested at Airport for Violating Quarantine Order
A California man was arrested on Tuesday night for violating the state’s 14-day quarantine order pertaining to COVID-19.
More Unions Join HSTA in Opposition to Reopening of Public Schools in August
Combined, the three groups represent all bargaining unit employees on public school campuses.
Judge Rules in Ige’s Favor After Traveler Challenges Quarantine
A US District Court Judge on Wednesday shot down the second legal challenge to Gov. David Ige’s out-of-state travel quarantine, which has mandated any incoming arrivals to Hawai‘i must quarantine for 14 days.
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant Dies of COVID-19
A long-time Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant is dead after contracting COVID-19, the company confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
Douglas Poised to Become Hurricane by Thursday
Tropical Storm Douglas could become a major hurricane on Thursday as it continues its path toward the Hawaiian Islands.
Waiting List Application for Affordable Housing Assistance to Open This Week
The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program will be accepting online applications for its Section 8 HCV waiting list beginning July 25.
Hawai‘i Reports 25th Coronavirus-Related Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, along with the state’s 25th coronavirus-related death. The total number of confirmed cases across all islands now stands at 1,435.
County to Perform Inspection of Līhu‘e Sewer Collection
The county will be conducting manhole inspections on the Līhu‘e sewer collection system for approximately four weeks.
Boat Ramp Loading Dock at Kukui‘ula Closed for Repairs
The DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) closed the boat ramp loading dock at Kukui‘ula Small Boat Harbor (SBH) for repairs.
Ige Extends Relief Period for 2018 Floods
Gov. David Ige issued the 15th supplementary emergency proclamation, which extends the emergency relief period for the 2018 Kaua‘i floods.
Experts Talk Tropical Storm Douglas, Hurricane Preparedness on Facebook Live
State and local officials are monitoring the first tropical storm of hurricane season as it churns closer to the Hawaiian Islands.
Kaua‘i County Returns to 5-Day Work Week
The County of Kaua‘i announced that starting Monday, July 27, most county offices will resume the normal operating hours of Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DOH Reports 25 New Cases of COVID-19 Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 25 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,418.
Return to In-Person Instruction at Public Schools Vital on Several Levels, Officials Say
Hawai‘i is heading back to school in two weeks, and the classrooms are going to look, feel, and operate differently than they ever have before.
KPD Still Looking For Hit-And-Run Suspect
Kauaʽi police are still looking for the driver of a vehicle who struck a 53-year-old male bicyclist July 12.
County Mails Out Primary Election Ballots
Kaua‘i County voters should have received their ballots for the 2020 Primary Election as of Monday.
Police ID Victim in Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Kauaʽi police have identified a Kapaʽa man who died in a motorcycle crash earlier this month.
DOH Identifies 12 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Monday reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 across all islands, bringing the statewide total to 1,393.
