Kaua‘i News
Daily COVID Cases Trend Downward, Remain Significant
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is currently 128 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.6%.
Preschool Open Doors Program Accepting Applications
If awarded a subsidy, families may use any one of the 409 state-licensed preschools.
Two COVID-related Deaths Reported
One new COVID case identified on Kaua‘i, and two COVID-related deaths statewide.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Reported on Garden Island
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, Jan. 16.
DOH Reports 165 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 165 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 24,223.
Kaua‘i Weekly Road Closures: Jan. 16-22
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures fo Jan. 16-22.
Child Resident Diagnosed With COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Friday, Jan. 15.
President-Elect Proposes Massive COVID Aid Plan
An extension on a federal eviction moratorium has found a place in the bill, which includes $25 billion in rental assistance and $5 billion to help people square overdue water and energy bills.
County Offices to be Closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, along with the Kekaha Landfill, all refuse transfer stations, the Puhi Metals Recycling Center, and all the neighborhood centers.
DOH Reports 106 Cases of COVID Wednesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average remains above 184 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of approximately 3.2%.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled for Portion of Koloa Road
An overnight water service shutdown is scheduled for a portion of Koloa Road.
Workforce Housing Project Recognized by BIA-Hawai‘i
The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency and Mark Development Inc. have received an award from the Building Industry Association-Hawai‘i (BIA-Hawai‘i) for the Koa‘e Makana Workforce Housing Project.
State Records 114 New COVID Cases Tuesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average remains above 180 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of approximately 3.3%.
Lane Closures to Continue This Week on Kōloa and Maluhia Roads
Kōloa and Maluhia Roads are scheduled for lane closures till Jan. 15 for various work.
Utah Man Arrested Twice for Violating Quarantine Order
A Utah man was arrested twice for reportedly violating the state’s 10-day quarantine rule in place to combat the spread of COVID-19.
One New COVID-19 Case Confirmed on Garden Island
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 11.
